PROGRAM ANALYST

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below.

Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 Columbus, OH: $111,065- $144,386 Dayton, OH: $110,401- $143,523 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785- $158,322 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785- $158,322 Ogden, UT: $106,437 - $138,370 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284- $152,471 Richmond, VA: $111,183- $144,540 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Technical Analysis & Problem Resolution: Analyzes customer requirements and system designs from multiple perspectives (COTS/GOTS, IT/OT) to recommend effective resolutions.

Balances trade-offs between system performance, business needs, and DoD 5000.02 lifecycle requirements to solve complex issues.

Compliance & Requirements Definition: Ensures system interfaces, extensions, and reports comply with IT/OT cybersecurity (RMF), safety, and regulatory standards.

Guides teams in defining functional and technical requirements and specifications to align with mission objectives and DoD processes.

End-to-End Project Management: Manages all project phases, including requirements definition, development, systems integration, deployment, and sustainment.

Leads coordination efforts to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and meet mission-critical performance standards.

Stakeholder Consultation & Leadership: Consults with senior stakeholders and project integrators to address complex project challenges and resolve conflicts in technology, policy, or guidance.

Collaborates with leadership to align project objectives with broader organizational goals and drive decision-making.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

• System Lifecycle Management - Evaluates and optimizes logistics business processes within automated AIS and ICS/SCADA platforms, ensuring proposed changes align with operational goals and maximize COTS/GOTS software capabilities
• Acquisition Program Support - Supports all IT/OT acquisition phases (planning, design, sustainment) per DoD 5000.02 guidelines for DLA Energy fuel supply chain systems including but limed to: AFHE, HFAM, ATG, FMD, and EPoS.
• Acquisition Strategy Development - Develops acquisition strategies and prepares key DoD 5000.02 documentation, including Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), and Project Management Plans (PMP).
• Program Performance Oversight - Ensures adherence to program cost, schedule, and performance metrics. Manages risk, mitigation strategies, and change management processes to meet program objectives.
• Technical Analysis and Resolution - Analyzes and resolves complex technical challenges, including system schematics, blueprints, and configuration/interface issues between application modules or external system partners
• Business Process Optimization - Evaluates and optimizes logistics business processes within automated AIS and ICS/SCADA platforms, ensuring proposed changes align with operational goals and maximize COTS/GOTS software capabilities
• Requirements Development - Develops and validates functional and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with mission objectives and DoD standards. Prepares detailed technical specifications and acquisition requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement - Coordinates with DLA Headquarters, program managers, site representatives, and other cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with business, technical, and operational timelines
• Contracting Officer Representation - Acts as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR/COTR), managing contractor performance, tracking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with contract terms, SOWs, and IGCEs.
• Cybersecurity and Sustainment - Ensures IT/OT systems meet DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards. Leads efforts to secure Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications and ensures ongoing compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies