Program Analyst (ISR,C2 AND

UAS PORTFOLIO MGR

) US Office of the Secretary of Defense Arlington, VA $143,913 - $197,200 a year - Full-time Apply on company site Summary Responsible for developing and coordinating OUSW(A&S) portfolio positions, aligning them with strategic and Congressional mandates. Leads oversight to identify and mitigate programmatic risks, including cost, technical, and industrial base issues. Integrates across Military Services, OSW, and Joint Staff to provide assessments, support the PPBE process, and resolve emerging issues. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This announcement is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) open to the Public. Duties This is a Direct Hire Public Notice , under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority (DHA) authorized under the Department of War Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) for position in the Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Leads the oversight of the assigned portfolio (Large ISR Aircraft, C2 Aircraft, and Large UAS) and identifies issues or potential issues, to include development of recommendations to address identified issues. Potential issues include unrealistic cost and schedule estimates; inadequate understanding and management of technical risk, unsound management practices, inappropriate acquisition strategies; immature technology and inadequate industrial base capabilities. Assesses mission threads within critical mission capability portfolios for overall performance in support of OUSW(A&S) participation in OSW Program and Budget Reviews and in support of Congressional reporting requirements, working collaboratively with military service staffs, the Joint Staff and Cost Assessments and Program Evaluation (CAPE), as well as other OSW organizations. Provides advice and staff support to the USW(A&S), ASW(A) and their teams with respect to operational analysis and mission gaps translated back to platform and weapon deficiencies, Science and Technology solution insertion points and concepts of employment, and Research and Development requirements for the future solution space and "to-be" systems architecture across appropriate mission areas. Develops and evaluates acquisition strategies, acquisition program baselines, analyses, risk reduction plans, international cooperation plans, and other applicable documentation for assigned major programs. Monitors the Services' compliance with and execution of Secretary of War, USW(A&S), or ASW(A) guidance and direction relating to assigned programs and activities. The incumbent shall guide the Services in understanding and complying with guidance and direction, exercising tact and understanding of organizational constraints. Where necessary, he/she shall formulate recommendations for further management action to assure compliance or for modifications in cases where the guidance of direction has become infeasible or undesirable. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Total salary varies depending on location of position May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period Must be determined suitable for federal employment Required to participate in the direct deposit program This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing This position requires a TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) Clearance Travel may be required