This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsible for the management and oversight of a diverse portfolio of contracts and acquisition requirements, as assigned by the Supervisor, averaging approximately $25-40M/year in support of DSCA and its subcomponents.
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Directing contract management and oversight for all acquisition strategies, plans, procedures, and contracts from development through final closeout (e.g., solicitation documents and justifications, acquisition plans, source selection plans, final contract specifications, recommendations for pre-award and post-award reasons for decisions). Conducting contract surveillance to ensure compliance with established contract requirements. Researching and, as appropriate, applying acquisition/contracting law, trends, processes, procedures, and best practices. 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.
As a PROGRAM ANALYST (COR) at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsible for the management and oversight of a diverse portfolio of contracts and acquisition requirements, as assigned by the Supervisor, averaging approximately $25-40M/year in support of DSCA and its subcomponents. Responsible for end-to-end management and oversight of all requirements within assigned portfolio from pre-award (e.g., requirement definition, acquisition strategy development), to contract award, to post-award (e.g., performance monitoring, contract surveillance, reconciliation, and close-out). Assisting management in achieving optimal program and mission execution by identifying and evaluating program requirements to develop actionable, effective, and efficient acquisition strategies and program plans that take into consideration cost, schedule, and performance data. Supporting and/or leading the DSCA Service Requirement Review Board, business process improvement initiatives, training and outreach efforts, and metric development and tracking requirements.