PROGRAM & MANAGEMENT ANALYST (ACQUISITION)

Summary

As a Program & Management Analyst (Acquisition) at DMDC, you will manage the full IT acquisition lifecycle for mission-essential programs. Serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), you will develop strategic acquisition plans, handle pre- and post-award functions, and drive financial processes for cutting-edge solutions. This career-ladder role offers professional growth while directly supporting programs vital to our nation's defense personnel and DoW missions.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a PROGRAM & MANAGEMENT ANALYST (ACQUISITION) at the GS-0343-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Participates in the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of program management and acquisition plans for large labor, maintenance and commodity projects primarily relating to Information Technology (IT) programs. Determines financial and business capability of present and potential contractors related to acquisition plans, scrutinizing operating data to determine the effect of proposed contract conditions on the contractor's ability to perform. Maintains responsibility and is accountable for analyzing a variety of acquisition mechanisms for DMDC, such as identifying the full complement of acquisition alternatives including review of complex commodities and service contracts. Provides support on a variety of acquisition management, business and program tasks. These tasks include implementing DMDC acquisition strategy and developing contract specific acquisition milestone plans, assisting the Financial Management Branch in formulating and executing budgets for Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Procurement Defense Agencies (PDA) and Research, Development Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) appropriations. Identifies, develops, and implements business process improvement initiatives; and provides various program and business management support. Serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsible for the management and oversight of a diverse portfolio of contracts. Develops work flow (process) diagrams for the Acquisition & Contract Management Division leadership and DMDC; analyzes process flows identifies areas for process improvement; provides process improvement recommendations to the Acquisition & Contract Division Director.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 12/13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: GS-12: Program and Management Analyst (Acquisition): Assisted in the development and implementation of comprehensive Information Technology (IT) program acquisition plans. Supported the full range of pre-award and post-award contract management functions for complex acquisition projects. Contributed to the creation of key acquisition documents, including market research reports, Statements of Work (SOWs), and initial cost estimates. Tracked contract-specific acquisition milestone plans to ensure program objectives remained on schedule. Assisted in the development of IT budgets and tracked financial execution to ensure fiscal accountability A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12 grade level in the Federal service: GS-13: Program and Management Analyst (Acquisition): Independently developed and implemented strategic Information Technology (IT) program acquisition plans for mission-critical projects.- Led the full range of acquisition planning, including complex pre-award and post-award contract management functions with a high degree of autonomy. Authored and finalized complete acquisition packages, such as Acquisition Strategies, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Managed the entire post-award contract lifecycle, from performance analysis and modifications to formal closeout procedures. Developed, managed, and reported on intricate, contract-specific acquisition milestone plans to senior leadership. Formulated and executed multi-year IT budgets, ensuring alignment with programmatic requirements and strategic objectives. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.