PROGRAM ANALYST (MAINTENANCE DATA)

Position is located in the Maintenance System, Scheduling and Analysis Branch (Code 433), Maintenance Data Management Division (Code 430), Engineering and Planning Department (Code 400) of TRIREFFAC Kings Bay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis of production capacities against projected availability workloads, delivering precise short-term forecasts.
• Refine and develop new statistical reports and graphic materials that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Analyze and assess availability maintenance at both the work center and command levels, ensuring alignment with forecasted expectations.
• Identify, implement, and train on enhanced automated systems. Analyze and recommend system improvements that drive efficiency and innovation.
• Develop system design specifications, oversee installation and acceptance testing, evaluate documentation, and swiftly resolve implementation challenges.
• Independently collect, verify, and analyze data from the Navy Maintenance Database (MDS) and related systems to identify trends, forecast workloads, and support availability planning.
• Conduct initial reconciliation of maintenance requirements, including elements of the Current Ship's Maintenance Project (CSMP), and assist in validating Initial Repair Work Package (IRWP) call-downs.
• Prepare draft sections of Repair Work Package (RWP) documentation and develop detailed statistical reports, workload analyses, and spreadsheets with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Identify discrepancies in maintenance data or schedules and recommend corrective actions to resolve routine issues.
• Modify databases, spreadsheets, and reporting formats to increase efficiency.
• Develop advanced Word documents such as draft availability reports, statistical summaries, and technical narratives with minimal supervisory editing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement).
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work overtime, split shifts, or adjust schedule as needed to meet emergent workload demands or respond to unforeseen situations.
• Required to travel off station occasionally for meetings, training, or site visits.
• IT Level II designation and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Exposure to industrial environments and excessive noise on limited occasions in shipboard and industrial shops. Hardhats, steel toe shoes/boots, hearing, and eye protection will be provided when necessary.
• Must be flexible and prepared to walk, climb stairs, and stand for periods of time when visiting submarines, dry docks, or other work locations.

Qualifications

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Naval Maintenance Expertise: Practical experience in submarine systems and equipment, their interdependencies, and maintenance requirements; technical specifications, drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Maintenance Management Information Systems (MIS): Utilizing and interpreting data from Navy MDS, PMS, and other relevant platforms; understanding data structures, reporting requirements, and system integration points.
• Maintenance Programs and Policies: Knowledge of governing maintenance programs, including the 3M system, JFMM, and applicable instructions and directives.
• Automated Data Processing (ADP) Mastery: Expert-level understanding of ADP principles and their specific application to submarine systems and equipment information management, including:
  • Data Modeling: Designing, developing, and maintaining databases and data structures.
  • Data Mining and Analysis: Extracting meaningful insights from large datasets using advanced analytical techniques and software tools.
  • Information Systems Security: Cybersecurity best practices for access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.

GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Independently collect, verify, and analyze data from the Navy Maintenance Database (MDS) and related systems to identify trends, forecast workloads, and support availability planning.
• Conduct initial reconciliation of maintenance requirements, including elements of the Current Ship's Maintenance Project (CSMP), and assist in validating Initial Repair Work Package (IRWP) call-downs.
• Prepare draft sections of Repair Work Package (RWP) documentation and develop detailed statistical reports, workload analyses, and spreadsheets with minimal supervisory oversight.
• Identify discrepancies in maintenance data or schedules and recommend corrective actions to resolve routine issues.
• Modify databases, spreadsheets, and reporting formats to increase efficiency.
• Develop advanced Word documents such as draft availability reports, statistical summaries, and technical narratives with minimal supervisory editing.

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

• GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
• GS-09: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.

Benefits

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. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.