Program Analyst - Washington, United States - US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Description

Duties:


The Program Analyst:

• Serves as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in conducting market research to establish requirements. Provides information to assist in determining type of contract and level of competition. Collaborates with the technical personnel to establish Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS)
• Request for Information (RFIs) for timely delivery of capabilities. Reviews contract artifacts, such as Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to develop and provide guidance to align with MC-I's goals and to mitigate project risks. Negotiates contract terms, writes contracts and task orders tailored to specific missions with clear service delivery requirements, milestones, and program direction. Provides guidance on all aspects of acquisition, including compliance issues, estimation, cost strategies and project risks.
• Oversee the performance of contracts in conjunction with the Project and/or Program Managers to ensure Contractor compliance with requirements of the statement of work (SOW), specifications, or performance work statement (PWS).
• Monitor and evaluates compliance with contract standards, technical requirements of delivery date(s) and period of performance and if performance is within stated price or estimated cost. Reviews and approves invoices. Determines reasonableness and applicability of contractor invoices/vouchers and recommends approval or rejection of payment. Evaluates contractor performance and input in accordance with Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
• Conducts a variety of project management activities. Provides input and feedback to implement organizationwide policies and standards related to Project Management. Resolves issues around scope, schedule, cost and technical direction of the project, including but not limited to challenging assumptions made by contractor and federal staff and identifying risks in proposed approaches.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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SELECTIVE SERVICE:

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
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GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD:

This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
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TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework.

The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance.

If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

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REMOTE WORK:

This position may be eligible for remote work, which does not require reporting to the agency worksite location on a regular basis.

If selected for a remote work location, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement detailing agency remote work policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

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PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:

Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.

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PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).


Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.


To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:

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  Experience with drafting procurement-sensitive documents, including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)

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Experience reviewing deliverables and invoices on various contract types, including Time and Materials contracts, and making recommendations for approval and/or disapproval.

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:

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  Project Management
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring, and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

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Contracting/Procurement

• Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.