Program Analyst (DTMO Travel Programs)

Defense Human Resources Activity • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst, advising on a broad range of programmatic and program management issues and integrating technical aspects with program management, including planning and scheduling, budgeting, expenditure accounting, and program analysis reporting. The role supports the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) Travel Programs and strategic acquisition program, including travel management company services and support agreements.

The incumbent provides technical guidance to DTMO Contracts Management and primary staff, develops solutions for travel industry deliverables and service requirements, analyzes vendor and program performance, and contributes to program resource and funding decisions. The role also serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), performs comprehensive procurement functions, and monitors contractor performance and contract administration.

The position is GS-0343-13. It is full-time, has a flexible tour of duty, and may require occasional overtime. It is telework eligible under agency policy. Financial disclosure is required, and the incumbent must sign a nondisclosure agreement. Recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies governing DoD passenger travel, including the Joint Travel Regulations and Financial Management Regulations.
• Skill in developing solutions and alternatives for travel industry deliverables, service-level requirements, and evaluation criteria used to review and analyze program performance.
• Experience contributing to decision-making and preparing program resource requirements to align program funding with schedules and milestones.
• Experience coordinating and interfacing with functional proponent staff, contracting officers, and vendor management staff on project requirements, milestones, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of resources.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Must sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Financial disclosure is required.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and guidance to DTMO Contracts Management and primary staff on strategic acquisition program issues.
• Develop solutions and alternatives for travel industry deliverables, service-level requirements, and system authorizations.
• Conduct analyses and studies of vendor performance, future service vendor performance, and program performance against strategic goals.
• Contribute to decision-making and prepare program resource requirements to ensure consistency between funding and program schedules and milestones.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for DTMO travel management company service requirements and support agreements.
• Perform procurement functions, including planning, acquisition strategy development, and technical oversight of solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and contract termination or closeout.
• Continuously analyze effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence, and other key parameters.
• Ensure sufficient funds are available for obligation and contractors receive impartial, fair, and equitable treatment.
• Evaluate proposals to assess contractors’ ability to perform and conduct surveys to assess contractor quality of performance.
• Coordinate and interface with functional proponent staff, the contracting officer, and vendor management staff on project requirements, milestones, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of resources.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive range of benefits; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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