Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first.

Duties

This position starts at a salary of $112,015.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $145,617.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $145,617 (GS-13 Step 10). GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position.Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. As a Management and Program Analyst (Acquisitions) your typical work assignments may include: Manages IT and Communications projects for FPS that provide national capabilities to support law enforcement and security of Federal facilities. Provides support of project plans for the development, procurement, deployment of business and law enforcement operations IT and communications systems. Responsible for program performance metrics to ensure project is executing within approved schedule, technical and cost and risk baseline. Plans, implement and manage a contract strategy to support the development or acquisition of FPS IT and Communications systems. Lead cross-functional Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) responsible for the development or acquisition of FPS IT or Communications systems.

Requirements

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Planning, scheduling, and conducting projects and studies aimed at improving the efficiency or effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel Composing written reports, which document findings of assessments, analyses and evaluations Providing oversight and monitors contract performance and takes necessary actions related to delays Providing advice and guidance regarding acquisition matters. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. Limiting Number of Applicants: It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible in order to receive consideration as this announcement will close on September 01, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. ET or on the day we receive 100 applicants (whichever comes first.) Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 09/01/2023. 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. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. ? 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable). Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position.

Education

Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Peggy Murray
• Phone: (202) 732-0256
• Email: [email protected]