DCSA PEO (National Background Investigation Services (NBIS)) is seeking a DCSA's Program Executive Office (PEO) is looking for a Program Analyst to prepare business related analytical products on behalf of the PEO supporting DCSA's risk-based decision-making framework, purchasing, acquisitions and contracting, as well as transfer and transformation actions. Visit www.dcsa.mil to learn more about new exciting opportunities with DCSA, America's Gatekeeper!

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (Acquisitions) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Responsible for acquisition planning, organizing, and managing tasks and projects for the entire acquisition life cycle. - Support all activities for determining the appropriate acquisition/contract strategies required to support procurement of services, equipment, supplies, government purchase card, and facilities. - Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with responsibilities for participating in the planning, directing, controlling, and administering of assigned program elements in connection with the assigned areas. - Provide advice, guidance and assistance to senior management concerning the contractual/ procurement aspects of highly complex, high monetary value, long term acquisitions for major systems. - Consult with the supervisor to manage the complete acquisition program designated major systems/equipment throughout the entire life cycle of assigned systems. - Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to analyze and define acquisition requirements, including identifying needs, desired outcomes, and technical specifications. - Develop acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, and acquisition milestone schedules to guide the procurement process and ensure compliance with regulations and policies. - Conduct market research to identify potential vendors, assess their capabilities, and determine the availability of goods and services. - Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise during contract execution. - Maintain accurate contract files and documentation, including contract modifications, correspondence, and other contractual records, to ensure compliance with regulations and audit requirements. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as program managers, legal counsel, finance personnel, and technical experts, to facilitate effective acquisition planning, contract management, and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): May be authorized.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Special Sensitive clearance (TS/SCI) must be obtained and maintained.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and -program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/29/2023 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Preparing business-related analytical products supporting risk-based decision making for acquisitions, purchasing, and contracting. Providing analyses, recommendations, and alternative actions to assist senior leadership decision making. Preparing and presenting reports and briefings and engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Participating in working groups, integrated project teams, and task forces to formulate, coordinate, and recommend processes to improve performance and productivity. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: : 1. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 2. Business Analysis - Defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to process improvement, communication management, budget management, strategic planning, and policy development. 3. Program Planning, Review, and Evaluation - Continuing analyses of program effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence and measurement of program accomplishments and results. 4. Influencing/Negotiating - Establish and maintains relationships with key individuals/groups; understands what motivates them, persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information, find solutions, and accomplish goals. 5. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]