Supervisory Program Analyst

At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position.

More specifically, this requirement involves experience serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative or technical project leader on high dollar vendor/customer contracts; preparing statements of work or objectives; preparing independent government cost estimates or project-level cost estimates; preparing project plans and schedules; conducting detailed analysis of financial information or data and advising and making recommendations to senior management; experience supervising or providing leadership, direction, and technical expertise relative to acquisition or project management.

If selected, Contracting Officers Representative (COR) Level II certification is required. Incumbent must have or obtain certification within 6 months of appointment. Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

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.

Exercises personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, oversees and reviews work of staff, to include setting priorities, advising staff regarding policies, procedures, directives from higher levels, advises staff on program goals and objectives, and resolves problems facing the team. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or technical project leader on one or more high dollar volume and/or multiple year major vendor or customer contracts.

Collaborates with ASD Chief and COR branch, on day-to-day contract and program activities. Shares lessons learned, and best practices for potential implementation across the branch/division. Develops or assists in the development of statements of work and independent government cost estimates for new or modified acquisition efforts.

Working independently or in a team environment, conducts studies on management controls, organization, functions, methods and procedures, work distribution, manpower distribution, management practices, and applications. Analyzes effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity improvement/streamlined processes, and incorporates into the operations and budget process.