Program Analyst

Summary

1-year reimbursable assignment with the option to extend for 12 months

This opportunity is temporary and does not constitute a permanent full-time position.

DHS Intelligence & Analysis

Program Analyst

Series Requested: 0343

Security Clearance: TS/SCI - CI Poly

Virtual/Remote: No

Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible.

Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date.

This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation.

Supervisory approval form must be signed.

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Duties

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• Supports the Acquisitions and Contract Management Branch Chief, Chief Financial Officer, Divisional Points of Contact, and Contracting Officer's Representatives with acquisition planning, execution, contract monitoring, and procurement coordination.
• Coordinates with program offices, CORs, DHS Office of Procurement Operations, and DHS Office of Selective Acquisitions to support procurement requirements from initiation through award and contract administration.Assists CORs and program offices in developing acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates, market research, acquisition plans, justifications, and other required procurement materials.
• Monitors contract execution, funding status, burn rates, periods of performance, deliverable schedules, and invoice activity to identify risks, funding gaps, or potential performance issues.
• Reviews contractor invoices for timeliness, accuracy, funding alignment, and appropriate supporting documentation before routing for approval.Tracks invoice processing timelines to support prompt payment requirements and reduce the risk of interest penalties or delayed vendor payment.
• Supports contractor performance monitoring by collecting input from CORs, reviewing deliverables, tracking performance issues, and assisting with Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System documentation, as applicable.
• Assists with contract file maintenance to ensure acquisition records are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Prepares acquisition status updates, reports, trackers, and briefing materials for leadership, program offices, and acquisition stakeholders.
• Coordinates recurring acquisition meetings, including agenda development, action item tracking, follow-up with responsible parties, and documentation of key decisions.
• Supports acquisition forecasting and planning by helping identify upcoming contract actions, expiring awards, option periods, recompetes, and funding requirements.
• Works with budget staff and program offices to ensure acquisition requirements align with available funding, approved spend plans, and mission priorities.Identifies procurement processing delays, incomplete packages, burn rate concerns, or other contract execution risks and elevates issues through the appropriate chain of command.
• Supports the planning, organization, and execution of acquisition management activities to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DHS acquisition policy, and customer requirements.
• Assists in developing process improvements, standard operating procedures, checklists, and tracking tools to strengthen acquisition transparency, accountability, and execution.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

1. Communicates complex ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to develop and present findings, briefings, project papers, status reports, and correspondence that foster understanding, support decision-making, and promote acceptance of recommendations.
2. Applies comprehensive knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process, Contracting Officer's Representative responsibilities, Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, acquisition planning, contract management requirements, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and applicable DHS and ODNI contracting policies.
3. Develops and delivers formal presentations and represents the organization's position on acquisition strategy, contracting matters, intelligence-related requirements, business processes, and resource management issues.
4. Supports, interfaces with, and influences the systems acquisition process and integrated life-cycle management by coordinating requirements, assessing acquisition risks, monitoring execution, and aligning procurement activities with mission objectives.
5. Required to have a COR Level II, at a minimum, prior to, or immediately upon onboarding. If not already a COR Level II, it requires at least 1 year of COR-related acquisition-type experience, completion of an instructor-led FCR 201 course OR each of the following self-paced courses: CLC 222, CLC 106, ACQ 0310, and CLE 028 (total: 40 hours), and Completion of FAC 022 (initial certification + every 2 years), and completion of FAC 043 (initial certification + every 12 months). COR level III is highly desired.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

1. Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.
2. Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
   • Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
   • Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
   • Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.