This vacancy is for a GS-0301-13, Program Support Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF CIVILIAN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND APPLICATIONS in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. Serving as a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) by performing comprehensive pre-award and post award contracting functions. Producing budget formulation and execution to ensure proper alignment of organizational funds. Conducting program an financial analysis by validating data, preparing projection and presenting findings for managerial decision- making. Preparing procurement documentation ensuring that in maintains compliance with agency policies. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
You will serve as a Program Support Specialist and be responsible for managing and administering contracts, budget, travel and training activities for the Human Resources organization of Civilian Personnel Management Division. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) performing pre-award and post-award functions on a variety of contract types to evaluate quotes, bids and proposals for compliance, cost and regulatory requirements.. Analyzing and evaluating contractor price and cost proposal for new procurement, contract modifications, and price redeterminations. Supporting the development and monitoring of annual budget spending plans for program administrative expenses. Ensuring accurate tracking, and allocation of funds align with management priorities. Preparing expenditure projections for the budget year to advise management on funding statuses. Establishing and maintaining working relationships with executives, activity leadership and representatives from internal and external agencies to collaborate to support organizational objectives. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. Employee must be able to acquire and maintain a COR Level III certification within one year of hire, and must remain compliant for all necessary recertification and training requirements. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information