Summary Program Analyst positions located in DOL, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Office of Technology and Survey Processing (OTSP), Division of Technology Measurement and Strategic Initiatives (DTMSI) provide support to BLS IT policy, IT contracts and training, and IT assessments and operating budgets. BLS measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making. Responsibilities The BLS headquarters is currently located in Washington, D.C. but is in the process of relocating within the National Capital Area to the Suitland Federal Center in Suitland, Maryland. If selected for this position, your assigned duty station will be Washington, D.C with the option to telework from an approved telework site within the locality pay area of Washington, D.C./Baltimore/Arlington while future headquarters is being built. Upon completion of the new headquarters offices in Suitland, MD, you will be required to report onsite to the Suitland Federal Center for some portion of each pay period after receiving notification to do so. DTMSI Program Analyst duties include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Serving as an expert in developing and implementing IT policy related activities to ensure appropriate coordination and compliance with Chief Information Officer strategic operations and management plans, objectives, funding, and business strategy. 2. Serving as a senior program analyst responsible for researching and coordinating pre-award and post-award functions, as well as administering contract implementation involving IT procurements of significant importance to the agency. 3. Serving as a senior program analyst responsible for coordinating and implementing IT Assessments and operating budget processes including all phases of operating budget formulation, data collection, and execution. 4. Conducting research and analysis to arrive at a clear understanding of what is required under proposed projects for strategic planning purposes. 5. Preparing and maintaining current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts, and related schedules. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, i.e. GS-12, in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as the following: Demonstrated independent experience performing IT procurement and acquisition activities. Examples of experience indicators at this level include any of the following: preparation of procurement activities to include statements of work (SOW) and cost estimates; contract compliance efforts to ensure products and services meet contract terms; asset management efforts to include the installation, life-cycle maintenance, and disposal of hardware and software; OR, preparation of budgets and spending plans to include the justification for expenditures. AND Selective Factor Applicants must possess a valid Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level II (or higher) or a valid Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting Professional Certification (FAC-C) (Professional). Education Education may not be substituted for experience at this level. Additional Information Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. This position is inside the bargaining unit. It is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, therefore, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of 01/31/2024, the announcement closing date. Please Note: Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met and reflect your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure, and the type of appointment (i.e. competitive/excepted). In some cases, you may need to submit more than one SF-50. 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