Program Analyst (Earned Value Management (EVM))

Defense Contract Management Agency•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Program Analyst (Earned Value Management (EVM)) analyzes contractor EVM data and program risks to assess project performance, forecast final costs and completion dates, and provide recommendations to leadership and government program offices. The role develops, documents, and defends independent Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs). It also conducts ongoing surveillance of contractor data deliverables for compliance with contractual requirements and data-item descriptions, issuing Corrective Action Requests (CARs) when necessary. The position is at the GS-12 level. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or an equivalent level in another pay system. Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Non-Critical Sensitive security determination with Secret Access. A favorable suitability or fitness determination is required unless reciprocity applies. This is a permanent-change-of-station-eligible federal position; PCS expenses may be paid under the Joint Travel Regulation. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized at management’s discretion. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, has no bargaining unit, and may require a trial or probationary period. It requires DoD Acquisition Business Financial Management (K), Practitioner certification within required timeframes and 80 Continuous Learning Points every two years. Financial disclosure is required. Tour of duty is flexible.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-12, experience must be equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Specialized experience analyzing project schedules to evaluate critical paths and forecast project completion dates.
Specialized experience evaluating contractor performance data to identify root causes of cost and schedule variances.
Specialized experience identifying program risks and assessing their potential impacts on project cost and schedule.
Specialized experience ensuring contractor data deliverables comply with contractual requirements, such as a Statement of Work or Contract Data Requirements List.
Non-Critical Sensitive security requirement with Secret Access; appointment requires a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for General Schedule positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
Obtain DoD Acquisition Business Financial Management (K), Practitioner certification within required timeframes.
Achieve 80 Continuous Learning Points every two years.
Financial disclosure is required.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and defend independent forecasts of project final costs (Estimates at Completion) and completion dates (Estimated Completion Dates).
Analyze contractor Earned Value Management data to evaluate performance, identify significant cost and schedule variances, and determine root causes of performance issues.
Conduct ongoing surveillance to ensure contractor data deliverables meet contractual requirements and data-item descriptions; issue Corrective Action Requests as necessary.
Assess program risks, analyze their potential impacts on cost and schedule, and integrate findings into performance forecasts and recommendations.
Prepare and present clear, actionable reports and briefings on program status, performance trends, and risk-informed forecasts to leadership and government program offices.