Program Analyst (Quality Assurance & Test Programs Lead)

JobSummary

This position is part of the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office, Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project. The NQ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule.

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ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

WhatToExpectNext

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your status will be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. If you are determined qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. You may check your application status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic notifications when your application status changes by logging into your USAJOBS Account and editing the Notification Settings. Thank you for your interest in the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration!

Benefits

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https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits

KeyRequirements

HighGrade

3

TotalOpenings

2

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

AgencyContactEmail

[email protected]

SecurityClearance

L Access Authorization

OrganizationCodes

DN/DNNN

TravelCode

1

Evaluations

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), and your responses on the application questionnaire for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): The competencies for the Program Analyst (Quality Assurance & Test Programs Lead) are: Administration and Management Planning and Evaluating Quality Assurance Technical Competence Technical Problem Solving Structured Resume Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. All qualified and eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring office for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP; 2) be rated in the well-qualified category for this vacancy with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: Career Transition (opm.gov) If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (05/22/2026) of this announcement. Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12954630.

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

MajorDuties

• As a Quality Assurance and Test Programs Lead, NQ-0343-3 you will: Review, analyze, and evaluate the activities of prime contractors at the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, focusing on laboratory operations, research and development (R&D) initiatives, and the evaluation of naval reactor plant systems and components as part of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). Conduct analyses of multi-year test program plans, strategic objectives, site operations, and associated financial resource requirements to ensure alignment. Perform periodic assessments, inspections, and technical evaluations of research and development activities, testing procedures, and laboratory facilities. Ensure compliance with objectives, technical requirements, and quality assurance standards. Participate in technical reviews, providing expert advice and guidance to the Assistant Manager for Operations - Pittsburgh and Naval Reactors Headquarters. Identify gaps in test design or processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively. Coordinate work within the Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office (NRLFO) and collaborate with Naval Reactors Headquarters, other laboratory sites, and external stakeholders. Represent the office's interests in meetings and forums involving laboratory personnel, federal and state agencies, and national laboratories.

OtherInformation

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across Department of Energy. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at [email protected]. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Relocation

True

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• fed-transition
• fed-internal-search

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

DrugTestRequired

True

LowGrade

3

SubAgencyName

Naval Reactors Laboratory Field Office

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.

HowToApply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The application process is as follows: You must have a login.gov account to sign into USAJOBS: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/. To begin the application process in USAJOBS, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required and supporting documentation. You must click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on 05/22/2026. Resume Requirements Submit your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. See "Guidance for Applicants on 2-Page Resume" and visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by return to your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you need help with login.gov or USAJOBS (e.g., account access, Resume Builder) visit the USAJOBS Help Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ If you experience difficulty applying on USAJOBS, after clicking the Apply Online button, or if you are experiencing a significant hardship hindering your ability to apply online, the Agency Contact listed in the announcement can assist you during normal business hours. If you receive any system error messages, please take screenshots, if possible, to aid technical support.

AgencyContactPhone

412-476-7206

PromotionPotential

None

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Requirements

RequiredDocuments

All documents, including transcripts, must be in English. 1. RESUME: Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. Be clear and specific in describing your job-related qualifications, as HR cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Include dates (month and year) and hours worked per week. For military or Federal civilian service, you MUST include your pay plan/band, series, and/or rank/grade (e.g., Captain, E-5, GS-0301-9). Do NOT include photographs, social media links (e.g., LinkedIn), inappropriate content, or other personal or sensitive information such as date of birth, social security number, gender, religious affiliation. IF INCLUDED YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 2. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (only submit if applicable): CURRENT NNSA FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your most recent NON-AWARD SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which shows the grade, step, tenure (block 24) "1" (Career) or "2" (Career-Conditional), and position occupied (block 34) "1" (Competitive Service). Provide proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an Interchange Agreement. If applying for a higher grade, provide a SF-50 which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade or promotion potential held. You may need to provide more than one (1) SF-50, if your SF-50 does not clearly demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Appointment/Conversion, Within-Grade/Range Increases and Promotion actions). NOTE: Pay adjustments and awards are NOT acceptable. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP): Submit a copy of the following: Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through reemployment priority list (RPL), etc.; Latest performance appraisal including your rating; AND Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; AND Beginning and ending dates of appointment. For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube. Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.