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Summary This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019 This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent is responsible for the structure, programs, missions and functions of the organization; budgetary and procurement policies and procedures related to acquisition programs; and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST (ACQUISITION) at the GS-0343-7/9/11 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs a range of duties relating to analysis, formulation, presentation, and execution of contracts assigned to the J7 Joint Force Development Directorate's Resource, Acquisition, and Management Office (RAMO). Monitors associated task order milestones, resolves problems, and recommends changes to ensure that the Direct and Indirect Labor contracts and other support services contracts operate in a responsive and effective manner. Analyzes financial, contractual, technical and administrative information on assigned contracts. Collects, analyzes, and maintains quantitative and qualitative data in significant areas relating it to procurement and contract operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-7, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service: Supporting the use of a measurement system for comparing contractor performance accomplishment against PWS by monitoring the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) System and ensuring associated performance reporting coincides with cost, schedule and performance; Processing contractor's Common Access Cards (CAC) applications; Providing support to the Acquisition Team Chief and Joint Staff Contracting Officer's Representative (CORs). OR B. One academic year of graduate level education or Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GS-9, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service: Utilizing a measurement system for comparing contractor performance accomplishment against PWS by monitoring the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) System and ensuring associated performance reporting coincides with cost, schedule and performance; Processing and approving contractor's Common Access Cards (CAC) applications; Provided support and advice to the Acquisition Team Chief and Joint Staff Contracting Officer's Representative (CORs). OR B. You have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Identifying Contracting Authority procedures, documentation, content, and format to provide contract and acquisition related administrative support; Demonstrating analytical and evaluative skills to monitor, identify, and analyze issues, trends and developing problems; Recognizing contracting principles, laws, regulations, policies, precedents, and procedures applicable to high dollar, long-term mission contracts to manage program principles and measure the potential effectiveness of planned goals and objectives. OR B. You have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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 Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education Additional Information Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit http://www.dla.mil/Careers/SearchApply/Downloads.aspx . ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires Acquisition Workforce Level II Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position. Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdfStatus candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.