{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8fd2d91343b8dd47ab7ac2e0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8fd2d91343b8dd47ab7ac2e0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8fd2d91343b8dd47ab7ac2e0","title":"PROGRAM ANALYST","description":"DutiesYou will be responsible for providing program and project management support, internal and external, to the Director, Program Manager (DPM/PM) and senior program analyst, as well as the leadership in Installations and Logistics.You will provide technical expertise in ensuring oversight and successful management of the USMC $2.4B Regional Garrison Food Service Contracts within CONUS.You will include planning and developing program analysis procedures and interpreting DoD Acquisition of Services directives for applicability in the operation of the program mission.You will identify and recommend ways to improve garrison food service, contracting process, pre-award and solicitation evaluation and award and contract administration.You will provide advice, assistance, and guidance on immediate and long-range financial impact of proposals and performs cost benefit analysis involving special studies of contractor's proposed price proposals.You will determine immediate and long-term financial impact of proposals and performs cost benefit analysis as required.You will review contract specifications for compatibility with the administration of quality assurance methods and procedures; prepares quality assurance plans.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govWithin the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Program Management/COR certification.This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.QualificationsYour resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Conducting long range planning, programming, acquisition of services AND providing analysis, evaluation, and recommendations in support of program/project management execution processes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-StandardsExperience 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.EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.Additional InformationTHIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense.This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, and weekends to meet mission requirements. Overtime pay or compensatory and/or unusual duty hours may be required.This position may require evening and weekend work.Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date (3 years).This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may or may not be authorized to eligible selectees.A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.Several vacancies may be filled.A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.","company":"Usajobs","rawCompany":"usajobs","city":"Virginia Beach","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-14T11:17:41.533Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"13-1199.00","title":"Business Operations Specialists, All Other","slug":"business-operations-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PROGRAM ANALYST","description":"DutiesYou will be responsible for providing program and project management support, internal and external, to the Director, Program Manager (DPM/PM) and senior program analyst, as well as the leadership in Installations and Logistics.You will provide technical expertise in ensuring oversight and successful management of the USMC $2.4B Regional Garrison Food Service Contracts within CONUS.You will include planning and developing program analysis procedures and interpreting DoD Acquisition of Services directives for applicability in the operation of the program mission.You will identify and recommend ways to improve garrison food service, contracting process, pre-award and solicitation evaluation and award and contract administration.You will provide advice, assistance, and guidance on immediate and long-range financial impact of proposals and performs cost benefit analysis involving special studies of contractor's proposed price proposals.You will determine immediate and long-term financial impact of proposals and performs cost benefit analysis as required.You will review contract specifications for compatibility with the administration of quality assurance methods and procedures; prepares quality assurance plans.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. 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Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense.This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, and weekends to meet mission requirements. Overtime pay or compensatory and/or unusual duty hours may be required.This position may require evening and weekend work.Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date (3 years).This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may or may not be authorized to eligible selectees.A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. 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