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PROGRAM ANALYST (COR)

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$102,415 - $133,142

per year

Closes

February 12, 2026

GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing and overseeing government contracts worth $25-40 million annually for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, handling everything from planning and awarding contracts to monitoring performance and closing them out.

A good fit would be someone with strong experience in federal contracting who enjoys analyzing requirements, solving problems with vendors, and ensuring projects stay on track with budget and timelines.

It's ideal for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a defense-focused environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 (for GS-12 level): Conducting reviews on contracts, plans, and changes within requirements
  • Advising, negotiating, mediating, and reconciling with contractors for solutions on products and services
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 (for GS-13 level): Directing full contract lifecycle from development to closeout, including acquisition strategies and plans
  • Conducting contract surveillance to ensure compliance with requirements
  • Experience in end-to-end contract management, including pre-award planning, award, post-award monitoring, and close-out
  • Assisting in program execution by evaluating requirements and developing acquisition strategies considering cost, schedule, and performance
  • Supporting or leading reviews, business process improvements, training, and metric tracking

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The incumbent will be responsible for Serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsible for the management and oversight of a diverse portfolio of contracts and acquisition requirements, as assigned by the Supervisor, averaging approximately $25-40M/year in support of DSCA and its subcomponents.

You may qualify at the GS-12 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Conducting reviews on contracts, contracting plans and contract changes within established contract requirements Advising, negotiating, mediating and/or reconciling with contacts to provide solutions and recommendations for contractor-provided products and services You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Directing contract management and oversight for all acquisition strategies, plans, procedures, and contracts from development through final closeout (e.g., solicitation documents and justifications, acquisition plans, source selection plans, final contract specifications, recommendations for pre-award and post-award reasons for decisions) Conducting contract surveillance to ensure compliance with established contract requirements 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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (COR) at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for end-to-end management and oversight of all requirements within assigned portfolio from preaward (e.g., requirement definition, acquisition strategy development), to contract award, to post-award (e.g.,performance monitoring, contract surveillance, reconciliation, and close-out).

Assisting management in achieving optimal program and mission execution by identifying and evaluating program requirements to develop actionable, effective, and efficient acquisition strategies and program plans that take into consideration cost, schedule, and performance data.

As assigned by the Supervisor, supporting and/or leading the DSCA Service Requirement Review Board, business process improvement initiatives, training and outreach efforts, and metric development and tracking requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

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