Management and Program Analyst (Contracting Officer Representative)

The selectee will serve as a Management and Program Analyst (Contracting Officer Representative) in the Office of Field Operations National Computer Forensics. Typical work assignments include:

• Researching and analyzing data policies procedures or other organizational line program operation that requires evaluation to determine if stated objectives are being met.
• Serving as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for acquisition programs when contracting is required. Monitoring and verifying contractor performance and compliance with the terms conditions and specifications of the contract.
• Providing guidance with the development of all required documentation submission and tracking of Purchase Requisitions (PRs). Preparing briefing documents or executive summaries that highlight data analysis in a clear and concise manner.
• Participating in the preparation and presentation of briefing materials regarding procurement concerns new initiatives performance statistics and program improvements.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the ability of the Service to successfully complete its investigative and protective support mission.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

If selected for this position you will be required to:

• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
• Submit to a random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Submit a financial disclosure report.
• Must obtain Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR) Level 2 & 3 certification within 24 months of appointment.
• Must obtain Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR) Level 3 certification within 18 months of promotion to the GS-12 grade level.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-11 level if you possess one of the following:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level performing duties such as:

• Assisting with project management by tracking project milestones schedules and tasks for assigned program activities.
• Using basic data analysis methods to analyze data for program reports.
• Assisting with various stages of contract management including contract setup progress monitoring and invoice payment processing.

OR

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree LL.M. or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Selective Placement Factor: In addition to the minimum qualifications described above you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position: Must possess the Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR) Level 1 Certification.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures any individual who is currently holding or who has held within the previous 52 weeks a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service must meet time-in-grade requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position title series grade step tenure (1 or 2) and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.