This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Management and Program Analyst and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) providing managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of agency procurement operations and management. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Management and Program Analyst (Contracting Officer Representative), GS-0343-13, your typical work assignments may include: Plans and conducts a variety of authoritative, comprehensive, complex projects and studies that encompass the analysis and evaluation of the distribution of work, among various programs and staff throughout OBIM, assuring coordination of manpower and resources with all appropriate staff and operating elements. Reviews, advises on, and conducts complex analyses and evaluations in support of contract management work. Provides input to studies and executes strategies. Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), will coordinate and/or administer all phases of assigned contracts from inception to completion including analyzing program requirements. Coordinates COR activities, verifying requirements and providing a basic analysis of contracts and subsequent modifications and enhancements for provisions, alternative conditions, prices and charges, methods of computing charges, and other details. Responsible for management, control, development, coordination and execution of assigned projects and requirements for data/document management. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. 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.
• You 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance.
• You must complete a Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) annually.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service or equivalent private/public sector experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge and understanding of governing regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions applicable to contracting of federal government in order to monitor projects. Knowledge of contract administration to understand and articulate terms, conditions, and specifications of contracts. Develops new methods and techniques to address complex procurement problems while remaining competitive within industry with innovative strategies. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Certification: A Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level II certification or equivalent with a minimum of 40 hours of training is required upon entering this position. In addition, the incumbent hired must acquire a COR Level III certification within 18 months of start date. 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. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. National Service Experience: 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. 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).

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Maria Merlina
• Email: [email protected]