Management and Program Analyst (Acquisitions)

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing the following duties: Coordinating projects and/or studies aimed at improving program operations; Composing written reports, which document findings of assessments, analyses and/or evaluations Overseeing activities and operations related to the acquisition lifecycle framework to ensure quality deliverables; AND Providing advice and guidance regarding acquisition matters. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet “time-in-grade” requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), “Notice of Personnel Action” that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Certificates and/or Training Requirements: Incumbent must have and maintain a Federal Acquisition Certification Project/Program Management (FAC-P/PM) Level II certification and a FAC-COR Level II certification or be able to obtain the certifications within 12 months. The position may also require DHS’ IT Specialization if assigned to an IT or Mixed Program.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, Springfield, Virginia.