Summary The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst, providing program and project management support to assigned NNSA facility operation and modernization activities to deliver infrastructure requirements in support of a revitalized enterprise and mission objectives. The incumbent provides administrative support, technical advice, and direction of infrastructure programs at NNAS's sites. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst, you will: Communicate activities occurring both at the site and within headquarters, sharing lessons-learned across the enterprise, and coordinating issue resolution with the Program Managers. Responsible for researching and leading implementation of new or improved management practices for application across programs; recommending changes or improvements in organization, program integration. Understand program requirements, evaluating gaps between current asset condition and program required capability, and recommending prioritized actions to close the gap. Work and communicate in an effective and timely manner within the organization and with other stakeholders and resolves conflicts at the lowest possible level. Builds and maintains effective internal and external working relationships that demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adaptable, facilitating win-win situations and the open exchange of ideas and opinions. Effectively leverages relationships to foster support for the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives. As assigned, pro-actively participates in cross-functional teams to solve complex organizational problems. Review and analyze cost and schedule performance reports, baseline change requests, infrastructure failures/risks events, and other related infrastructure modernization information and documenting trends, issues, and recommendations for corrective actions. Provide analysis, advice, guidance, and lessons learned on the implementation of requirements, establishment of priorities and schedules, negotiation of data exchanges and standardization, evaluation of alternative approaches and significant modifications, and initiation of new or corrective actions as required. Plan and prioritize many projects across program and develop products to communicate to diverse audiences in understandable terms to achieve office mission goals. This includes providing relevant infrastructure policies/procedures and program/project management processes/tools related to program execution. Support program managers' success in formulation and execution of infrastructure budget guidance and the planning, prioritization, execution, and coordination of infrastructure funding activities at the sites. Develop recommendations and guidance for the management and execution of infrastructure program activities in compliance with direction, policies and Orders; federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and national and international consensus standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A one year probationary period may be required. Qualifications Specialized Experience: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS-12. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience providing program and project management support to facility modernization activities to deliver requirements that efficiently and safely revitalize the enterprise and meet mission objectives. Experience developing options to reduce the cost of achieving modernization goals through the identification and analysis of alternative risks, scope, schedule, and costs. Experience analyzing and evaluating project performance data (on a quantitative or qualitative bases); researching and leading implementation of new or improved management practices for application across programs or operations; developing new or modified program execution goals and objectives; recommending changes or improvements in organization, program integration. Experience providing administrative and technical support and program oversight of sophisticated and technologically advanced infrastructure programs "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no education requirement for this series. Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level. If education may be substituted for experience, indicate this and include the general formula for education to experience conversion (e.g., a Bachelor's Degree qualifies at the GS-5 level). If education is required due to a positive education requirement, explain the requirements in detail (e.g., type of degree, subject area of coursework, certificates, etc.). If education cannot be substituted for experience, indicate this with a simple statement or consider taking out this section entirely (e.g., There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. or This job does not have an education qualification requirement.) Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. 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