Summary The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy. This position is located in the Office of Finance and Operation, Office of Security, Facilities and Logistics, Administrative Support Services Branch. The incumbent analyzes and advises management on the evaluation of a variety of security-related programs, contracts on physical/personnel security and continuity of operations. Responsibilities We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-14, you will be responsible for: • Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for a variety of security-related contracts in the areas of physical security, information, personnel security, and continuity of operations contracts. Applies a variety of federal contract laws, regulations and procedures to determine requirements, ensure performance, and resolve problems. • Serving as a consultant in the overall management and implementation of security-related contracts as they relate to physical security (automated systems, guard contracts, etc.); personnel security (interagency agreements regarding background investigations, automation services contracts, support contracts); information and continuity of operations services (including contract support for administration of Continuity of Operations (COOP) development, exercises, and automation tools). • Evaluating and advising on organizational methods and procedures. Analyzes management information requirements. Develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Develops procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs/management processes. • Providing advice and consultation to Department officials and customers as it relates to budgets, costs, contracts, and overall program administration for security-related services. Evaluates, recommends, and facilitates implementation of new approaches and alternatives to address current or anticipated problems in program administration for security-related services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Relocation will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must be a US Citizen. Must Complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements, we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire, as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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). Conditions of Employment TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-14, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-14 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-13 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience in managing, coordinating and monitoring security-related contracts, programs or projects. 2. Experience in performing Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsibilities (e.g., technical oversight, timelines, delivery of quality goods or services, evaluate, report, review or validate). 3. Experience in interpreting and applying administrative laws, policies, or regulations in accordance with applicable security-related programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of Principal Office (PO) security-related program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. 2. Knowledge in the application of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management security-related processes and systems. 3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommended actions, where the proposals involve substantial PO resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may conflict with the desires of the activity studied. 4. Knowledge of security-related programs and key administrative support functions within the employing Principal Office (PO) or other agencies. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Additional Information Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure. Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.