Management and Program Analyst

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0343-13 position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Acquisition Program Manager Surface (CG-932), in Washington, District of Columbia. The analyst supports overarching acquisition efforts for the award, construction, and sustainment of new and existing Coast Guard cutter and boat programs and systems. The role evaluates and assesses program operations, plans and develops acquisition efforts, and performs analytical assignments using qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational administrative operations. The position reviews analyses and program documentation, develops program plans, provides expert analytical advice, and coordinates with matrixed stakeholders. It also supports program procurement through contracts and interagency agreements, maintains compliance with records management policies, and communicates program information to leadership, Congress, and other government stakeholders. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. Qualification at GS-13 requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in the federal or private sector; education cannot substitute for experience at this grade. The position requires U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration or exemption, a successful background investigation, and a Public Trust clearance. A one-year probationary period may be required. Federal salary payments are made by direct deposit.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector.
U.S. citizenship.
Registered with or exempt from the Selective Service.
Successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Review documents, cost studies, estimates, analyses, and reports, and present recommendations to management.
Develop program planning documents and manage execution of program plans.
Analyze and evaluate program activities using advanced analytical techniques.
Develop guidelines, instructions, and procedures for administrative requirements.
Prepare correspondence and briefings for leadership and external stakeholders on major acquisition program status.
Coordinate with matrixed stakeholders to plan and manage program planning and execution.
Research and respond to congressional and other government agency inquiries about program history, status, and plans.
Ensure program compliance with applicable records management policies.
Support procurement of program support partners through contracts and interagency agreements.
Communicate program milestones, action items, and completed and planned deliverables to senior leadership and external partners.
Prepare program executive summaries, status reports, Integrated Government Schedules, and leadership briefings.
Manage schedules, deliverables, and matrixed stakeholders in support of program goals.
Monitor budget allocation and execution; analyze budget requests; and maintain financial databases, operating plans, schedules, trade-off studies, life-cycle analyses, cost databases, and resource plans.
Provide financial and budget management, development, analysis, and planning, including forecasting commitments, obligations, and expenses.
Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative, including leading development of procurement request documentation.
Develop and submit program budget requests and resource requirements.
Prepare formal performance assessments, including CPARS evaluations.
Participate in the program risk-management process.