Management and Program Analyst

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Silver Spring, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), with one vacancy in Silver Spring, Maryland, or Chesapeake, Virginia. The role conducts program and operational studies, analyzes findings, and recommends improvements. It also supports contract administration, including monitoring contract performance, deliverables, spending, funding, invoices, and contractor compliance. The analyst establishes project execution parameters and reporting requirements, evaluates program efficiency and productivity, and advises management on changes. The role serves as a Technical Advisor on contracts under $250,000 within the scope of assigned duties and as a Commerce Purchase Card System cardholder. The position is filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS); ZA-3 is equivalent to GS-11/12. A Moderate Risk security clearance and background investigation are required. A one-year probationary period may be required, and relocation expenses are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration, if applicable.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service, or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
• For ZA-3 or GS-11 qualification through experience: one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to ZA-2 or GS-09, including coordinating and executing resolutions to policy, procedures, and budgetary funding issues, and assisting in developing reports, briefs, and other correspondence for tracking contract performance.
• Alternatively, a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; a combination of qualifying graduate education and specialized experience may also be used.
• Must hold and maintain Level II and/or III Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officers Representative (COR); documentation must be provided with the application.
• A Moderate Risk security clearance and successful security investigation and favorable adjudication are required.
• If qualifying based on education, submit the required college transcript; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to U.S. education standards.
• Federal employees applying for promotion under merit promotion procedures must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies of operating programs to identify procedural problems, analyze findings, and recommend actions in reports.
• Study proposed legislation or regulations to determine their impact on programs.
• Research current or new management practices for application to programs or operations.
• Perform contract administration and monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Review invoice billing rates and periods of performance.
• Serve as the federal system administrator for the project management and authorization system used to track contract performance.
• Track contractor deliverables and spending patterns and report analyses to senior managers.
• Monitor contractor funding and ensure contract personnel are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Conduct internal control evaluations and assessments of program efficiency and productivity, and recommend management changes and improvements.
• Establish project execution guidelines and parameters, including personnel, workload, budget, and required reporting.
• Monitor contractor progress and compliance with specifications and contract terms; certify completed work and recommend approval or disapproval.
• Review and approve requests for payment.
• Monitor, prepare, and evaluate changes to the Performance Work Statement, historical workload, performance standards, and technical exhibits in response to mission, budget, or requirement changes.
• Serve as a Technical Advisor on contracts under $250,000 within the scope of assigned duties and as a Commerce Purchase Card System cardholder.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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