PROGRAM ANALYST

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/30/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/ GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes:
- Using federal contracting policies and procedures to procure and administer contracts.
- Utilizing interpersonal skills to work independently, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
- Demonstrating effective communication skills and attention to detail during stakeholder interactions.
- Researching and analyzing data to make recommendations to customers/leadership.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Contracting/Procurement
Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.

2. Administration and Management
Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.

3. Planning/Evaluating
Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

4. Oral Communication
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

5. Attention to Detail
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.