Management and Program Analyst

Citizenship and Immigration Services•Camp Springs, MD

18h

About The Position

The Management and Program Analyst gathers and reviews information, makes recommendations, and administers acquisition life cycles for USCIS Verification programs. At the full-performance level, the role performs highly complex analytical and evaluative work. At developmental grade levels, assignments have more limited scope, complexity, and independence. The position supports program and project managers by producing timely, quality documentation in accordance with regulations and agency guidance. It proposes acquisition strategies; drafts market research, statements of work or objectives, and independent government cost estimates; responds to contract-closeout information requests; and serves as a Level II Contracting Officer Representative to monitor and administer a specific contract. The analyst also provides technical assistance so prospective contractors understand requirements under proposed contracts. The position has GS-12 and GS-13 qualification levels and requires a current FAC-COR Level II or III certification. The announcement describes a federal position with DHS/USCIS and includes a residency requirement for applicants not currently employed by USCIS.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Successfully pass a background investigation, including financial disclosure, and pass drug screening.
For applicants not currently employed by USCIS, meet the stated residency requirement: for three of the five years immediately before applying, have resided in the United States, worked overseas as a U.S. Government employee in a Federal or Military capacity, or been a dependent of such an employee serving overseas.
Meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement at the lower grade or equivalent grade band for current Federal employees, by the stated deadline.
Hold a current Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level II or III and submit proof with the application; document this experience in the resume.
For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11, including experience in the majority of the listed areas: assisting with development, implementation, and monitoring of short-range plans, policies, and programs; analyzing work processes and recommending efficiency or effectiveness changes; supporting policy development and evaluation; and assisting with federal purchasing or acquisition packages.
For GS-13, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, including experience in the majority of the listed areas: maintaining enterprise management information system data for plans, policies, and programs; managing analytical projects to improve organizational functions and processes; developing policies and recommending program improvements; evaluating acquisitions, procurement, or contract proposals under the Federal Acquisition Regulation; and managing budgets or acquisitions, including cost estimates, expenditure tracking, or financial forecasts.
Submit a resume no longer than two pages and include detailed work-history information, including duties, employer and supervisor details, dates, grade levels when applicable, hours per week, and salary.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
Political appointees may need OPM approval before onboarding.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

Responsibilities

Conduct highly complex analytical and evaluative work addressing Verification programs.
Prepare timely, quality documentation in accordance with regulations and agency guidelines to support program and project managers' activities, timelines, and deliverables.
Propose acquisition strategies and draft market research, statements of work or objectives, and independent government cost estimates.
Respond to requests for information related to contract closeout support.
Serve as a Level II Contracting Officer Representative to monitor and administer a specific contract.
Provide technical assistance to prospective contractors so they clearly understand proposed contract requirements.