Supervisory Program Analyst

Summary About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at Fort Meade, Maryland. Responsibilities The incumbent works with technical/functional SMEs in broad-based analyses required to define and document the Command’s inputs for long-range, strategic fiscal planning processes. Designs or refines analytical models and methods to support the J852/J8 and Command leadership team’s conduct of “what if” analyses and evaluate various COAs for possible inclusion in these strategic plans. Responsible for; conveying tasking, priorities and providing continuing technical direction, as required; defining and applying performance appraisal objectives; and identifying and planning for team members’ continuing professional development. Collaborates with DOD Service military personnel authorities to identify appropriately-skilled candidates for positions on the team, and facilities actions to bring them on board for full length tours of duties or extended reserve duty. Provides analytical expertise and leadership for the team’s development of mathematical and statistical methods, including automated analysis tools and models/simulations that are tailored to the Command. Assures the development of methods and models is the result of collaborating with representatives of the cyber community (e.g., analyses may be limited in scope to certain cyber professional categories) as well as other functional specialists. Leads team in the development, testing, and validation of mathematical models and computer-based simulations that permit the manipulation of variables to determine optimized funding levels and allocations to various elements. Provides technical expertise for the Command’s POM development/justification efforts for the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Provides interpretations of broadly-defined Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) and Cyberspace Operations Programming Guidance (COPG) and guidance received from higher echelons. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army) Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions Army CES positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement”. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by: 1) Creating analytical models for financial management; 2) Collaborating with other teams on technical problems and solutions; 3) Advising others on the appropriate mathematical processes; 4) Analyzing financial data to determine the effects on the projected budget. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. This position is in the been Supervision/Management Category at the Senior Level within the CES Occupational Structure. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required, prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer and periodically thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Management and Program Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowance is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. As a supervisor, you must comply with the Army Civilian Education System (CES) course and timeline requirements. The Supervisory Development Course (SDC) must be completed within one year of placement into a supervisory position and then completed as a refresher course every three years. For information on CES, please visit the following website: http://usacac.army.mil/organizations/cace/amsc/courses. Recruitment, Relocation, Advance-in-Hire, Advance in Leave, and/or Student Loan Repayment is authorized for highly qualified candidates.