Program Analyst (Earned Value Management)

Defense Contract Management Agency • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Program Analyst (Earned Value Management) develops, documents, and defends independent forecasts for project final costs (Estimates at Completion, or EACs) and completion dates (Estimated Completion Dates, or ECDs). The role analyzes contractor Earned Value Management (EVM) data to assess performance, identify significant cost and schedule variances, and determine their root causes. It also conducts ongoing surveillance to ensure contractor data deliverables comply with contractual requirements and data-item descriptions, issuing Corrective Action Requests (CARs) when necessary.

The analyst assesses program risks, evaluates their potential effects on cost and schedule, and incorporates those findings into performance forecasts and recommendations. The position prepares and presents clear, actionable reports and briefings about program status, performance trends, and risk-informed forecasts to leadership and government program offices.

This is a GS-12 position requiring specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. The position requires Secret security eligibility and DoD Acquisition Business-Financial Management Practitioner certification within required timeframes, along with 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every two years. It is a first-shift, exempt/non-exempt federal position with no bargaining unit. A selectee may be required to serve a trial or probationary period.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet Secret security requirements; appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for GS-12, experience must be equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent in federal service, the military, or the private sector.
• Specialized experience analyzing project schedules to evaluate critical paths and forecast completion dates (ECDs).
• 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 (CDRL).
• Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement’s cut-off or closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Must obtain DoD Acquisition Business-Financial Management Practitioner certification within required timeframes.
• Must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points every two years.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and defend independent forecasts of project final costs (EACs) and completion dates (ECDs).
• Analyze contractor EVM data to evaluate performance, identify significant cost and schedule variances, and determine root causes.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance of contractor data deliverables for compliance with contractual requirements and data-item descriptions; issue CARs as necessary.
• Assess program risks, analyze potential cost and schedule impacts, and incorporate findings into forecasts and recommendations.
• Prepare and present reports and briefings on program status, performance trends, and risk-informed forecasts to leadership and government program offices.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; 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