This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Capital Business Solutions (HCBS). The primary purpose of this position is to serve in an Acquisition Specialist capacity and provide oversight and guidance for OCHCO Acquisition Programs, with primary role as an analyst in the assessment and improvement of complex programs, processes and systems. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, your typical work assignments may include: Providing the full range of program management and guidance while working closely with the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) and other key stakeholders. Providing oversight and guidance for OCHCO Acquisition Programs, with the primary role being assessing and improving complex programs, processes, and systems. Serving as liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues. Providing timely, consistent, and comprehensive oversight of assigned contracts, delivery orders and task orders. Monitoring contractor's compliance with contract terms conditions and specifications. Inspecting, reviewing, and verifying contractor's work efforts, deliverable products and services, reports, plans, and invoices. Providing advice and guidance on the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Inter-Agency Agreements (IAAs) and other types of acquisition documents required to obtain goods and services from commercial vendors and government agencies. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5-business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service, performing the following duties: Develop and evaluate policies and procedures and recommend program objectives and improvements. Develop procedures for the development and implementation of life-cycle acquisition services. Provide advice and guidance on the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Inter-Agency Agreements (IAAs) and other types of acquisition documents. Obtain goods and services from commercial vendors and government agencies. Provide technical direction and evaluation of contractor performance and certify acceptance of services. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Lori Pollacci
• Phone: 202-573-0592
• Email: [email protected]