Program Analyst (Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst) with Security Clearance

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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 under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) 5515-538; Subtitle A-Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States; Sec 1717.(a).(4).(b). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent will lead the Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) team and coordinate with DoD stakeholders in assessing domestic acquisitions of major U.S. defense suppliers, including impact to: (1) national security; (2) the industrial and technological base; (3) competition and innovation; and (4) the public interest. Provides broad program management, strategic guidance, support, and oversight to the M&A mission, including guidance for support contractors. Develops the recommended DoD position on applicable transactions. Seeks input from applicable DoD customers and coordinates the response within the Department Coordinates with the Antitrust divisions of the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. Works with stakeholders to monitor transactions post-merger/acquisition. The incumbent will also be responsible for creating a DoD Defense Suppliers List based on inputs from across the Department. Draft high-quality work products, including policy proposals, policy papers, DoD issuances, briefing materials, and reports for senior leadership. Coordinate and oversee the development of measurable strategic initiatives, including goals, objectives, milestones, implementation plans, and execution. Monitors program effectiveness through measurable metrics. Provide input into the budget for program requirements. The incumbent identifies and resolves highly complex problems that cross organizational boundaries and promulgates solutions. Resolution of problems requires mastery of the field to develop new hypotheses or fundamental new concepts. The incumbent assesses and provides strategic direction for resolution of mission critical problems, policies and procedures. Works at a senior level to define, integrate and implement strategic direction for vital programs with long-term impact on large numbers of people. Maintains knowledge of the totality of the activities and resources related to the M&A mission, measuring overall effectiveness of the Departments M&A program. Represent DoD in interagency meetings. Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) 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 Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret) security clearance This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft Telework: Yes, Situational and at the discretion of the supervisor of record Overtime is NOT authorized for this position Qualifications For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at You may qualify at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Plans and conducts multi-agency, multi-state, international studies, reviews, investigations and develops operational criteria, plans, bulletins and/or investigates a variety of unusual situations. Applies a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and case law precedents; administrative and legal procedures; requirements of various legal jurisdictions; and a broad range of advanced research methodologies. Provides guidance on basic legislation, judicial rulings, and broad policy statements, which are often ambiguous and require extensive interpretation. 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). 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional information Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures. 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. Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: Other Special Appointment Authorities Interchange Agreements Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. / Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Your application package (resume, s

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