JOB SUMMARY: This position is a Program Analyst, GS- 0343-13 working in Baileys Crossroads, Virginia for the R9-Division of Data Integration. This position is also open to the public under announcement R9-25-12572929-RR-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Program Analyst your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Review and monitor long-range objectives and milestones for Ecological Services projects ensuring contractor developed applications are viable technical solutions and meet the Service's standards. Conduct qualitative and quantitative assessments on existing and upcoming The Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS) And ECOSphere applications, which requires consideration of multiple variables. Provide expert advice to contractor proposed solutions to ensure these align with security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. Perform continuous appraisal of system capabilities sufficient to provide appropriate support documentation to maintain ATO accreditation, including: Privacy Impact Analysis, Security Controls / Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Change Management Plans, and User Role Assignments. Conducting needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions. Develop and prepare business cases for the application of ECOS and ECOSphere IT solutions. Plan ECOS and ECOSphere systems implementations, recommending system architecture and user interfaces based upon analysis and requirements from users. *The Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS) is made up of 35 web applications that provides access to USFWS data in regard to threatened and endangered species, conservation of habitat and species, refuges, and migratory birds. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
