IT Program Specialist (COR)

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an IT Program Specialist and duly appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), reporting directly to the Director of ITD. The position focuses on the strategic, administrative, and programmatic oversight of highly complex Information Technology (IT) service contracts supporting DARPA's advanced research and enterprise mission network.

As an IT Program Specialist (COR) at the GS-1101-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the principal Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) governing agency-wide, highly complex Information Technology (IT) service portfolios. Directs the strategic surveillance of complex IT service contracts. Provides authoritative IT acquisition expertise to agency leadership throughout the entire acquisition lifestyle. Performs advanced financial oversight for all contracts including those exceeding $30M. Tracks and analyzes contract obligations, expenditures, and Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs). Collaborates with agency leadership to design, document, and execute long-term acquisition strategies for the entire IT Directorate (ITD) procurement portfolio Directs regular reviews and conflict resolution meetings with vendor program managers.

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