This position is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  This position reports directly to the Director, Office of Project Management (PMO).  You will be responsible for a wide range of program analytical and support, including acquisition management, budget, financial, process management and other duties to support the OCIO, Office of Project Management.   

Duties

The Program Analyst:

Requirements

• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or specialized experience requirements. Experience assisting a Contract coordinator. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience coordinating and providing acquisitions management support to develop, prepare and submit accurately completed IT purchase requests. Experience working as a Contract Coordinator. Experience communicating, in writing and responding to inquiries from various entities within an organization and external stakeholders. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience serving as a liaison to an Acquisitions Management Office and Chief Financial Officer to procure IT Support Services and Products. Experience as a Contract Coordinator. Experience developing and communicating in writing, IT acquisitions recommendations and process improvements, to a wide variety of audiences. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge and Skills in coordinating and providing acquisitions management support for a Department of Transportation IT organization, such as the OCIO or CTO to develop, prepare and submit properly completed IT purchase requests. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) and Department of Transportation Acquisition Manual. Knowledge and skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with individuals and groups in creating meaningful communications interchanges both orally and in written format. Knowledge of Capital Planning & Investment Control (CPIC). For all types of consideration, 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 experienceFor additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]