About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Research and Development Center (ERDC), Information Technology Laboratory. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.

Duties

Serves as a Program Analyst for the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and reports directly to the ITL Deputy Director. Responsible for interacting with ITL financial and technical managers and developing master plans. Forecasts for the ITL in executing the overall acquisition portfolio related to research and development activities, staffing, hardware, and software requirements. Supports the execution of ITL business activities and facilitates the implementation of the vision and broad mission guidance while ensuring compliance with DoD and Army policies and regulations. Supports and identifies contracting execution plan Conduct periodic execution reviews, reviews and coordinates contract packages, and interfaces with various contracting, finance and legal organizations to ensure full execution of the acquisition portfolio for the ITL within Army guidelines. Serve in a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) role. Uses highly technical skills in analyzing the ITL acquisition portfolio by preparing plans and execution of status reports, preparing reports (e.g. CEFMS, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.) Develops and maintains customer relationships and interacts regularly with PM and/or PIs and direct and/or reimbursable project sponsors. Serves as an expert in the solicitation, selection, award, and administration of contracts in support of specific projects and is given the responsibility for the scopes of work and management of specific activities awarded under the contracts. Develops acquisition training plans, to include all aspects of the acquisition process, and status reports for supervisors and program managers for the ITL. Prepare spreadsheets and charts that reflect the current and/or historical status of the program and/or developing/optimizing business practices or organizational Research and Development strategic plans.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To Qualify at the DJ-2 Level: General Experience: Three years progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the DJ-1 (GS-04) grade level, which includes analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; Planning and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing. This definition of general experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DJ-1 (GS-04). OR Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages. To Qualify at the DJ-3 Level: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience (1) perform analytical and administrative duties to obtain, compile, and summarize quantitative data to be used by senior management or program managers concerning the program estimates and obligations; (2) review cost estimates, justifications of resources, and execution of performance schedules; and/or (3) develop recommendations for improvement in program operations and objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service DJ-2 (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., in a field which the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Management, Accounting, or Financial Management OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyAdministration and ManagementBudget AdministrationFinancial SystemsWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent DJ-1 (GS-4) or DJ-2 (GS-9). In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25,1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating is 2.5. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies six months from the closing date.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RG-W03GAA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk