PROGRAM ANALYST
Summary
Oversee and manage government contracts, ensuring compliance and performance while processing acquisitions and payments for mission-critical support.
This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
As a PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-9/11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides transactional and administrative support for department-wide acquisitions. Assists with developing the annual plan for all Purchase Requests (PRs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), and Interagency Orders (IOs). Helps prepare required documentation for individual acquisition packages by gathering information and filling out standard forms. Supports the development of acquisition plans by gathering required data, monitoring the status of Purchase Requests (PRs) and Intra-Government Transactions (IGTs) through the acquisition cycle and monitors the progress of acquisition packages through the procurement system, including Simplified Acquisition Purchases (SAP), Government Purchase Card (GPC) and updates status trackers. Serves as a certified Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), exercising significant independent judgment and technical authority over the full life cycle of mission-critical support contracts. During the post-award phase, responsible for the rigorous management of contractor cost, schedule, and performance including providing technical direction and oversight to contractor personnel, validating that all work aligns with government objectives, and formally accepting or rejecting contract deliverables. Proactively investigates and resolves issues related to contractor performance, such as delays or quality deficiencies, and provides the Contracting Officer with technically justified recommendations for exercising options, issuing modifications, or dispositioning claims. As a COR, maintains all official documentation in compliance with DoD and agency regulations, utilizing systems such as the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), and is responsible for certifying invoices and approving payments based on verified performance. Assists with programmatic oversight responsibilities. This includes direct involvement in the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, typically serving as a cardholder responsible for making purchases as requested and maintaining all required records and logs.