Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an IT Program Specialist and duly appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), reporting directly to the Director of ITD. The position focuses on the strategic, administrative, and programmatic oversight of highly complex Information Technology (IT) service contracts supporting DARPA's advanced research and enterprise mission network.

Duties

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As an IT Program Specialist (COR) at the GS-1101-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the principal Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) governing agency-wide, highly complex Information Technology (IT) service portfolios.
• Directs the strategic surveillance of complex IT service contracts.
• Provides authoritative IT acquisition expertise to agency leadership throughout the entire acquisition lifestyle.
• Performs advanced financial oversight for all contracts including those exceeding $30M.
• Tracks and analyzes contract obligations, expenditures, and Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs).
• Collaborates with agency leadership to design, document, and execute long-term acquisition strategies for the entire IT Directorate (ITD) procurement portfolio
• Directs regular reviews and conflict resolution meetings with vendor program managers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: MaxiFlex
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized at management's discretion.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a drug tested designated position.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a DoW Type B COR certification within 3 months of appointment.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Skill in applying governing instructions and regulations to information technology (IT) service portfolios.
• Experience performing contract administration, financial tracking, and meticulous documentation.
• Experience evaluating contract performance in comparison to performance work statements and service level agreements.
• Experience translating cyber security mandates into technical specifications for IT services.

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Skill in performing advanced contract oversight to IT service portfolios, financial tracking, and meticulous documentation while tasking teams in the execution of targeted surveillance activities.
• Skill in analyzing hardware/software lifecycle to support and draft technical revisions for active contracting instruments.
• Experience serving as the principal technical representee during pre-proposal conferences and formal negotiations.

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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

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: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Benefits

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