Management and Program Analyst

This vacancy is for a GS-0343-13, Management and Program Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION PRGM, WATERWAYS COMMERCE CUTTER (CG-SEA-A7) in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

You will serve as a/an Management & Program Analyst and be responsible for the evaluation and assessment of program operations. The incumbent supports the planning and development of acquisition efforts and performs analytical assignments that may require the application of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze and evaluate internal organizational administrative operations to determine their efficiency and effectiveness. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing expert analysis and advice on agency-wide programs and applies advanced analytical techniques to interpret and evaluate findings. Developing contract documentation and conducting market research for contract solicitations and contract awards. Develop and coordinate responses to external data calls, including GAO and Congress. Developing and implementing process and organizational improvements at the program management office to improve efficiency and effectiveness. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT May be required to serve as a Contracting Officer's Representa­tive (COR) for various contracting efforts. Expected to work towards obtaining and maintaining Federal Acquisition Contracting Certification FAC-C Level II. Will be required to lead the development of systems and the logistical infrastructure necessary to sustain their functionality once deployed in an operational environment. This will be accomplished by leading Integrated Product Teams and collaborating with a wide range of subject matter experts and stakeholders to accomplish technical and capabilities-oriented goals.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.