Program Analyst

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.

Education

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

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made.

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Documents you must provide

• Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth.
• Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.
• SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information: Your appointment in the Federal service Tenure Grade and Step Full performance level If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.
• DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor.
• Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the selecting official for further consideration and a possible interview. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process.

To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final JDA offer within 90 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

Telework: Telework eligibility is based on the needs of the office and is subject to change. Additional information pertaining to your interest and availability for this position may be needed after the closing date of the Joint Duty Assignment vacancy announcement; therefore, a timely response to these requests must be adhered to in order to remain in consideration.

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: Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA. 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.