Job Description ECS is seeking a
Systems Analyst to work in our
Silver Spring, MD office.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) is responsible for managing and operating NOAA's fleet of 15 research and survey ships and nine aircraft. Composed of civilian employees, professional wage mariners, and officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, OMAO is also responsible for operating and managing the NOAA Diving Program, NOAA Small Boat Program, and Uncrewed Systems Operations Center.
OMAO's Executive Affairs Division (EAD) is responsible for developing and tracking the implementation of OMAO's Strategic Plan, defining and monitoring performance metrics, providing enterprise project management to high-profile initiatives, and managing OMAO's centralized and organization-wide Policy Program.
Under direction of supervisors, translates user requirements into functional requirements and solutions. Performs analysis and engineering support functions. Maintains quality throughout the project life cycle. Performs and guides development tasks, including review of work products for accuracy, adherence to design concepts and to applicable standards. Reviews program documentation to assure compliance with standards or requirements and adherence to program milestones. Coordinates problem resolution and user satisfaction.
The Systems Analyst will support all functions of OMAO's Policy Program, provide project management leadership and support as required for high-profile and OMAO-wide initiatives, and provide business analysis support to develop and improve administrative and operational processes across the organization.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000
General Description of Benefits
Required Skills Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, logistics or a related technical discipline. Provide support to the Executive Affairs Division (EAD) - Support the Flag Secretary and PCO
- Assist in the development of memorandum , briefing materials, correspondence, speech writing, and event preparation
Provide communications, outreach, visibility and public affairs - Coordinate and create OMAO-wide and EAD-specific outreach and communication products including, but not limited to, web content, social media, outreach strategies/toolkits, reports, technical memos, 508-compliant documents, peer reviewed publications, and media inquiries.
- Organize, facilitate, and host in person events with internal and external audiences such as science conference sessions, workshops, recurring meetings, educational events, staff offsites, and other gatherings.
- Serve as ansubject matter expert for public engagements
Provide monthly status reports for accomplished tasks, tasks in progress, and tasks planned for the next month Work Location Requirements: The Systems Analyst will be expected to work on-site at OMAO headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, with approved telework in accordance with NOAA, OMAO, andguidance regarding on-site requirements and telework flexibilities. The government will provide office space, supplies, and information technology (IT) peripherals to support on-site work. Office supplies and IT peripherals and internet services will not be supplied for approved telework.
Government Furnished Equipment The Program Analyst will be provided a government laptop and IT peripherals necessary in order to connect to the NOAA network and perform on-site-work.
Overtime Overtime is not anticipated nor authorized at this time. If overtime is required, it will be coordinated through and approved on a case-by-case basis by theDirector in writing. Any overtime worked prior to the receipt of proper written authorization will be done at the Program Analyst's own risk and expense.
Travel Travel may be required under this call order. If travel is required, it will be coordinated through and approved on a case-by-case basis by theDirector in writing.
Training Mandatory Government training, including but not limited to NOAA IT Security Awareness training and other security and safety training, may be approved by theDirector on an as needed basis. Additional training may be required under this order. Any anticipated training requirements will be at the discretion of the Government.
Desired Skills OMAO Policy Program Support - Develop, review, and provide technical editing for OMAO policies, procedures, handbooks, and NOAA Administrative Orders, coordinating with OMAO Centers and Divisions as required
- Coordinate, facilitate, and/or manage document routing, iterative reviews, and updates
- Develop and utilize processes and tools to organize and manage documents, templates, and forms
- Define/manage policy program requirements and support upgrades or updates to OMAO's document management system and/or other or new repositories
- Collaborate closely with theDirector and Policy Program Manager to develop and track schedules for completion of draft policies, provide progress updates, and escalate potential risks and issues,
Project Management and Project Support - Provide program and project management, as required, for priority, OMAO-wide projects and initiatives
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, risk registers, progress reports, and related documentation
- Collaborate closely withleadership and project stakeholders to report on project progress, review next steps, and escalate risks and issues
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, develop meeting agendas, record meeting notes, record and track action items, and develop presentations, reports, and talking points
Business Analysis - Identify opportunities and develop recommendations for business process improvements withinand across OMAO
- Conduct business process analysis to gather baseline business practices and objectives, develop and document changes in inputs/processes/tools to improve efficiency, and implement and communicate updates
Legislative Coordination and Leadership Support - Support responses to legislative/policy taskers and other requests for information.
- Support generation of reports to Congress.
- Support requests for information to inform NOAA leadership briefings, presentations, meetings, and other events.
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ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3200+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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