PROGRAM ANALYST (CONTRACTS)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Facilities, Acquisition & Logistics Services Division (FALD), Acquisitions and Requirements Branch.

FALD is a division under the authority, direction, and control of the Mission Integration Directorate.

FALD oversees the implementation, administration, and execution of all aspects of PFPA Acquisition and Logistics Programs.

The incumbent serves as the principal liaison between WHS, Acquisition Directorates, private sector and vendors. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to Implementing federal laws, rules, and regulations including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); and Developing acquisition plans and establishing objectives and strategies for government contracts; and Conducting pre-award and post-award activities including contract processes and cost analysis.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission..

A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.

Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible".

Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level.

If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Major Duties:

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent plans, develops, and analyzes current and proposed contracts to evaluate their actual or potential effectiveness in achieving the planned goals and objectives.

Analyzes contractor-furnished data for proper charges, funding issues and budget requirements/ allocations and ensures that contractors are aware of their responsibilities and requirements.

Reviews reports in consideration of contract requirements; verifies mandatory specifications; analyzes quality assurance data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in contractor performance; investigates customer complaints and deficiency reports; and reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of work over and above that which is authorized under the contract.

The incumbent develops/maintains systems to evaluate and monitor contractual performance regarding mission support, cost, potential areas of performance difficulties, cost overruns, and need for future funding requirements.

Analyzes costs and prepares reports for identifying major items and revises areas where potential savings may be realized.

The incumbent provides guidance to Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) regarding their responsibilities in carrying out their COR duties.