Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a recognized technical authority in the specialty area and analysis and evaluation of related technologies, programs, and issues. This is a pay banded position. The NH-04 band encompasses grades 14 and 15 under the General Schedule (GS) system. Responsibilities Provides critical thought and expert analysis that informs recommendations for senior leader decision making. Presents cost, schedule and performance risk associated with recommended courses of action and alternatives. Advises the ASA/ALT leadership in the oversight, management and execution of assigned programs. Monitors critical path activities for proactive management and shaping, and develops and recommends innovative approaches to manage, execute, and streamline programs and processes. Reviews, discusses and updates the Individual Development Plan (IDP) with the supervisor at counseling milestones Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conducting analysis of technologies and program issues to improve program processes; 2) Providing oversight related to cost, schedule, performance, or risk in support of an acquisition program; and 3) Providing advice to senior level management. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level (NH-03/GS-13) position in the federal service. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.