Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. DHRA's mission is to provide program support, information management, and administrative services to the DoD Components on human resource matters and to collect, archive and provide management information, research and analysis of human resources and other related functional area databases for the DoD. Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-13 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 and 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Develops and implements Information Technology program acquisition plans. Assist with the full range of acquisition planning, pre-award, and post-award contract management functions required to support a complex Acquisition project. Tracks contract specific acquisition milestone plans and include the development of IT budget for execution. Served as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on complex IT Requirements. 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. Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Please keep your résumé to a reasonable length. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Other Notes: DHRA provides flexible work arrangements based on the position requirements, incumbent's suitability and eligibility, as well as the organization's mission needs. This position may be authorized for traditional on-site reporting at the advertised locality with expanded telework (a minimum of two on-site reporting days per pay period); OR remote work within the commuting area Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).