Job opening: Program Analyst (Acquisition)
Salary: $99 200 - 185 930 per year
Published at: Feb 02 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The Department of Technology Services (DTS) Technology Solutions Office (TSO) seeks a self-motivated professional to support the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) duties associated with the information technology contracts supported within TSO.
Duties
The COR performs daily tasks related to contract administration and oversight during the pre-award, evaluation and post-award phases for various IT project and services contracts. The COR works closely with the Department of Technology Service's Vendor Management Branch (VMB) and Contracting Officer (CO) in the Procurement Management Division to ensure that all judiciary acquisition rules are followed in the execution phase of contracts. The incumbent coordinates with the CO on contract modifications, works with the vendor on service delivery, and collaborates on funding, and ensures timely reconciliation and payment of invoices. The incumbent also works with program office stakeholders to resolve acquisition related problems impeding the accomplishment of IT project and program goals and objectives.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
Developing contract requirements analysis documents; perform market research; prepare independent government cost estimates and cost benefit analysis; and monitor the cost, schedule, and performance parameters of all assigned contracts.
Developing supporting documentation such as statements of work (SOWs), statement of objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), funding information, schedules of deliverables, and other contract-related documents.
Collaborating with the Vendor Management Branch and Procurement Management Division PMD to ensure successful contract awards and completion.
Serving as the technical liaison between the TSO, the Contracting Officer, and the contractor.
Ensuring satisfactory performance of effort and timely delivery of services, as set forth in the contract.
Serving as the liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues.
Monitoring contractor's compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications.
Providing timely, consistent, and comprehensive oversight of assigned contracts, delivery orders and task orders.
Maintaining a COR file system to record performance in all acquisition phases, including requirements development; pre-award activities; post-award contract administration; and termination/closure of contracts.
Collaborating with other DTS CORs and the Vendor Management Branch on improving and streamlining acquisition processes across the Department.
Qualifications
Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience directly related to:
Managing federal IT contracts;
Formatting, executing, reviewing, evaluating and justifying resource requirements for complex programs; and
Using technical skills in accounting and/or finance and analytical software tools.
Desired, but not required: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:
A current Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC COR) Level III.
Experience with commercial cloud service contracts.
Experience with multiple IT contractors that are part of an integrated IT program, such as IT support and IT HW/SW contracts.
Education
This position does not require education to qualify.
Contacts
- Address Department of Technology Services
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
- Name: Kymberli Camber
- Phone: (210) 301-6303
- Email: [email protected]
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