System Analyst

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

Qualifications

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 an EAD subject 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, and EAD guidance 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 the EAD Director 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 the EAD Director 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 the EAD Director 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.