Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will provide leaders/managers with independent and objective analysis for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects organizational operations and management by applying a full range of analytical steps. You will gather through detailed research of program and policy documents, engagement with subject matter experts, life cycle cost estimates, and previous program evaluation results. You will collect, maintain, store, and monitor research products for the surveillance of specific results and conditions related to MCDAPO efforts. You will research products in progress for the identification of potential utility by other researchers across the enterprise and to mitigate risk as far as duplication of efforts as well as creating synergies and collaboration between researchers. You will analyze, develop, and evaluate the effectiveness of program activities to meet the established goals of MCDAPO. You will review, analyze, and evaluate proposed changes to mission and operating procedures utilizing methodologies based in cost analyses of projects or performs the same for current programs. You will advise on the distribution of work, projects and studies among positions and organizations across the USMC and external services, and the appropriate staffing levels and skill mixes. You will evaluate and collaborate with other Directorate staff on the organization, methods, and procedures for providing administrative support systems such as records, communications, directives, forms, files and documentation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your 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: Performing research and analysis in response to questions or problem sets across traditionally disparate functional areas of an organization in order to communicate results in information papers, power-point briefs, and technical documents; analyze domains and functional areas of an organization that may impact readiness. 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-Standards Experience 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. Education Additional Information THIS 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 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.