Program Element Monitor

Summary This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities As a Program Element Monitor at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Program Element Monitor, a subject matter expert responsible for validating requirements, supporting DTRA core functions, monitoring program element execution and outcomes, and facilitating communication among DTRA directorates during the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution (PPBE) process to develop prioritization lists of agency requirements to inform resourcing decisions. Conducts substantive review of budgetary data, appropriations language and related Congressional reports, and a variety of data/information management and administrative tasks associated with budget execution and resource allocation. Analyzes program performance data (acquisition, financial, manpower) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Reviews operational structure to ensure best practices across the board. Provides actionable agency level insights and recommendations. Briefs agency senior leadership on management studies, audits, independent analyses and recommendations in order for senior leaders to prioritize resource decisions. Provides functional and technical advice on resource management to J3/5/8. Coordinates and leads efforts to develop high-level products such as Program Strategy Reviews, input to POM Touchpoints, input to DoW planning guidance, and the DTRA Campaign Plan for use by the Director in presentations before DoW and congressional staffers with respect to matters pertaining to Agency requirements. Develops programming dashboards incorporating disparate data sources across DTRA. Manages RADAR (Receipt and Acceptance Database for Awarded Requirements) for program performance and to support program audit response. Participate in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice, and guidance while continually advising on financial managements, budget, contractual, and manpower activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Managing programs to include execution of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, requirements analysis, cost estimation, and resource allocation; Ability to perform Advanced Data Analysis from acquisition, financial, and manpower data and develop briefings and reports to provide recommendations and guidance to senior leaders; Synthesizing high-level strategic guidance, mission requirements, and fiscal constraints into a coherent, defensible long-range program plan that aligns agency resources with strategic objectives; Able to facilitate high-level stakeholder engagement, communication, and negotiation between agency directorates and/or external partners on complex and potentially controversial issues, and; Knowledge of US national strategy to include the DoD Strategy to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), CWMD plans, programs, intelligence, doctrine, policy and USG actors to include OSW, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Services and the Service components of CCMDs, and Defense/Combat Support Agencies. (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You will be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))