PROGRAM & MANAGEMENT ANALYST (ACQUISITION)

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As a PROGRAM & MANAGEMENT ANALYST (ACQUISITION) at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Participates in the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of program management and acquisition plans for large labor, maintenance and commodity projects primarily relating to Information Technology (IT) programs.
• Determines financial and business capability of present and potential contractors related to acquisition plans, scrutinizing operating data to determine the effect of proposed contract conditions on the contractor's ability to perform.
• Maintains responsibility and is accountable for analyzing a variety of acquisition mechanisms for DMDC, such as identifying the full complement of acquisition alternatives including review of complex commodities and service contracts.
• Provides support on a variety of acquisition management, business and program tasks. These tasks include implementing DMDC acquisition strategy and developing contract specific acquisition milestone plans, assisting the Financial Management Branch in formulating and executing budgets for Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Procurement Defense Agencies (PDA) and Research, Development Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriations.
• Identifies, develops, and implements business process improvement initiatives; and provides various program and business management support.
• Serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsible for the management and oversight of a diverse portfolio of contracts.
• Develops work flow (process) diagrams for the Acquisition & Contract Management Division leadership and DMDC; analyzes process flows identifies areas for process improvement; provides process improvement recommendations to the Acquisition & Contract Division Director.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized/Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt/Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required/Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS- 12/13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12/13 grade level in the Federal service:

GS-12: Program and Management Analyst (Acquisition):

• Assisted in the development and implementation of comprehensive Information Technology (IT) program acquisition plans.
• Supported the full range of pre-award and post-award contract management functions for complex acquisition projects.
• Contributed to the creation of key acquisition documents, including market research reports, Statements of Work (SOWs), and initial cost estimates.
• Tracked contract-specific acquisition milestone plans to ensure program objectives remained on schedule.
• Assisted in the development of IT budgets and tracked financial execution to ensure fiscal accountability

GS-13: Program and Management Analyst (Acquisition):

• Independently developed and implemented strategic Information Technology (IT) program acquisition plans for mission-critical projects.- Led the full range of acquisition planning, including complex pre-award and post-award contract management functions with a high degree of autonomy.
• Authored and finalized complete acquisition packages, such as Acquisition Strategies, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
• Managed the entire post-award contract lifecycle, from performance analysis and modifications to formal closeout procedures.
• Developed, managed, and reported on intricate, contract-specific acquisition milestone plans to senior leadership.
• Formulated and executed multi-year IT budgets, ensuring alignment with programmatic requirements and strategic objectives.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires attainment of practitioner level certification in program management within 60 months of entry into the positions required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources .

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does/Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).