PROGRAM ANALYST
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Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-02 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: -Expert knowledge and skill in the Defense Acquisition System.
Includes knowledge of key activities and documentation requirements of each phase of the acquisition life cycle for all categories of programs; supporting and/or managing a project/program through its acquisition life cycle. -Expert knowledge and skill to achieve expressed goals and objectives of the program through interaction and coordination in a team environment, to include consistent interface with higher headquarters, including establishing positive working relationships with peers and subordinates as well as superiors both internal and external to the program. -Knowledge and skill executing the DoD planning, programming, budgeting and execution system.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 review, write, and coordinate comprehensive acquisition and program documentation required to support critical project milestones while partnering closely with multiple internal departments and external partner organizations.,You will advise executive leadership, program managers, and team leads to improve operational processes, implement strategic recommendations, and conduct collaborative problem-solving exercises across organizational boundaries.,You will develop formal contractual documents, oversee assigned study initiatives, and manage overarching project lifecycles using structured integrated master schedules and comprehensive execution planning frameworks.,You will establish foundational assumptions, conduct economic cost assessments including rough order of magnitude estimates, and deliver substantial analysis to support budget formulation, spend plans, and financial tracking.,You will perform in-depth analysis of complex functional and technical issues, transforming intricate subject matter findings into clear, simplified oral presentations and written briefings tailored for senior agency leaders.,You will conduct systematic evaluations of organizational programs and functional operations to determine whether existing management systems accomplish designated objectives and provide necessary administrative controls.
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- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
Official routes: USCIS
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