MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST

Who May Apply Job Opening : 55112 Open to ALL U.S. Citizens Opening Date: May 21, 2024 Closing Date: June 5, 2024 11:59 p.m. (EST) Questions regarding this opening should be directed to HRS Miss. Stanley at Job Summary Position: Management and Program Analyst, GS-13 Division: IT Infrastructure Division (ITID) Unit: Contracts and Financial Management Location: Huntsville, AL Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Flexible) Salary: GS-13 $107,534.00-$139,798.00 Full Performance Level: GS-13 Number of Positions Available: 1 Duration: Full Time Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Key Requirements * Must be a U.S. citizen * Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance * Some travel may be required Mission Statement: The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States. Unit Description The Contracts and Financial Management Unit (CFMU) supports Information Technology Infrastructure Division (ITID) Sections in organizing, planning, and assisting in the acquisition process of all maintenance and service contracts. CFMU also provides Contracting Officer Representative (COR) contract administration services to execute the full range of contract management operations which include monitoring and managing the contract to ensure all the contractual terms are fulfilled to acceptable standards. Major Duties * Serves as liaison between contractors and the government contracting officer to identify and resolve issues. * Monitor the technical work of the contractor, and performing quality assurance and inspection of deliverables. * Ensure all work is in accordance with the contract requirements. * Helps ensure successful contract completion consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements. * Maintains a Contracting Officer Representative file to record performance in all acquisition phases such as: requirements development; pre-award activities; post-award contract administration; and termination/closure of contracts. * Prepare the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Based SOW or Performance Work Statement (PWS), or Statement of Objectives (SOO). * Prepare documents such as Independent Government Cost Estimate and Market Research, and Source Selection Plans. * Evaluate contractor performance and input accordingly in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Qualifications and Evaluations Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied. All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies: * Collaboration * Communication * Analytic Thinking * Business Acumen * Innovative Thinking * Research (Data) * Data Analysis * Consultative Services Specialized Experience (SE): GS-13: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS- 12 grade level. SE is defined as follows: * Experience collaborating with management to identify program requirements and propose recommendations to fulfil those requirements. * Experience identifying available resources such as funding, staffing, materials, supplies, and equipment and process requisitions as appropriate. * Experience monitoring contract progress to ensure that objectives and milestones are established and met in a timely manner. * Experience preparing briefings and/or presentations on the status of project plans that communicate findings and recommendations. * Experience with Pre-award and Post-award contract actions. Desired Skills Desired skills are NOT mandatory and will NOT be utilized to minimally qualify applicants. Desired Skills are: * Department of Justice (DOJ) - Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representative (FAC-COR). * Department of Defense (DOD) - DOD Contracting Officer's Representative (DOD-COR) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWAIA Contracting). * Experience collaborating with management to identify program requirements and propose recommendations to fulfil those requirements. * Experience identifying available resources such as funding, staffing, materials, supplies, and equipment and process requisitions as appropriate. * Experience monitoring contract progress to ensure that objectives and milestones are established and met in a timely manner. * Experience preparing briefings and/or presentations on the status of project plans that communicate findings and recommendations. * Experience with Pre-award and Post-award contract actions. Education Education may NOT be substituted for specialized experience. How to Apply For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. Required Documents To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes: * Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates * A complete assessment questionnaire * Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): * College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement * Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees * Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information * Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees * Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance. What to Expect Next Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process. Additional Information * Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. * The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. * As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. * Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. * Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. * Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. * If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. * Memorandum for