IT Program Specialist (COR)

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency • Arlington, VA

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Skill in applying governing instructions and regulations to information technology (IT) service portfolios.
• Experience performing contract administration, financial tracking, and meticulous documentation.
• Experience evaluating contract performance in comparison to performance work statements and service level agreements.
• Experience translating cyber security mandates into technical specifications for IT IT services.
• Skill in performing advanced contract oversight to IT service portfolios, financial tracking, and meticulous documentation while tasking teams in the execution of targeted surveillance activities.
• Skill in analyzing hardware/software lifecycle to support and draft technical revisions for active contracting instruments.
• Experience serving as the principal technical representee during pre-proposal conferences and formal negotiations.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a DoW Type B COR certification within 3 months of appointment.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed