Summary
This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
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All U.S. Citizens
Duties
As a PROGRAM ANALYST (COR) at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the management and oversight of DSCA Headquarters (HQs) contract requirements assigned by the Financial Reporting and Compliance Chief.
- Analyzes new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine impact on program operations and management.
- Gathers, analyzes, and acts on a variety of information pertaining to program operations, specifically costs, schedule and performance data.
- Serves as an adviser on a wide range of pre and post contractual issues coordinating with DSCA Divisions to identify administration needs of existing requirements as well as a forecast of future requirements.
- Provides advice and assistance to the Lead COR/and Managers in cost/schedule contractual management, ensuring proper interpretations of DoD, DSCA reporting requirements.
- Monitors, reviews, and determines whether the contractor's performance is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract specifications and inspects all work for full compliance with contract requirements.
- Ensures all COR contract files are properly maintained in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.72 for the COR Program.
- Attends all required contract related meetings, monitors contract funding, track and report burn rates, track obligated and unobligated funds on a monthly basis; adjusting contact and funding requirements in a timely manner to adapt to mission changes.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Full time
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment or Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Required- Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position.
- The employee may be required to work other than normal hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
- Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
- The incumbent must obtain Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) certification in accordance with DoDI 5000.72, Change 2, 6 November 2020, DoD Standard for Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Certification.
- Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
- Providing advice and assistance on pre and post contractual issues;
- Establishing work methods, processes and procedures to ensure Contract Office Representative (COR) functions are properly coordinated;
- Providing assistance in cost/schedule contract management;
- Analyzing trends, discrepancies of irregularities found in contractual reviews and recommending changes in operating procedures;
- Monitoring contractor's performance to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract specifications and inspects all work for full compliance with contract requirements;
- Preparing and maintaining administrative reports on contractor performance and submitting reports to the Contracting Officer.
You may qualify at the GS-12, 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 establish contract requirements;
- Advising, negotiating, mediating and/or reconciling with contacts to provide solutions and recommendations for contractor-provided products and services;
- Analyzing trends and/or discrepancies during contractual reviews and recommends changes.
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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.
Competencies:
- Customer Service
- Management Analysis
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:
Best Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating
Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.
Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.
For information on entitlement see Feds Hire Vets - Job Seekers - Veterans.
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).
Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
The following documents are REQUIRED:
1. Your resume:
- Your resume may be submitted on any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., "HRS per week and month/year to month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
- For additional information see: What to include in your resume
2.SF50
- All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
3. Veteran's Documents:
- If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf
If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)
For More Information: www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/PPP_SELFCERTIFICATIONCHECKLIST_1119.pdf?ver=WZ-PFkneJHelyB0dSlBi5g%3d%3d
PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible.
Eligibility-MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost their military membership through no fault of their own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. Preference eligibility to DoD positions within their local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
PPP DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement.
Eligibility-MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies them from military membership or from holding their required military grade and have applied for or are receiving a disability retirement annuity. Preference eligibility to DoD positions within their local commuting area.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12553046.
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
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