Supervisory Program Analyst

About the role

This position is in the Department of the Chief Information Officer, Vendor Management Branch. The Vendor Management Branch manages the DCIO portfolio of judiciary-wide contracts, blanket purchase agreements, and enterprise agreements, including overseeing and managing the DCIO purchase card and Contracting Officer's Representative certification programs.

What you will do

• The Supervisory Program Analyst serves as Chief of the Vendor Management Branch (VMB) within the Policy and Resource Management Division, Office of the Chief of Staff, Department of the Chief Information Officer (DCIO).
• The Vendor Management Branch provides analytical, consulting, and document review services to DCIO offices in the preparation of solicitations, for IT hardware, software, and service acquisitions.
• The branch also provides Contracting Officer's Representative support, contract management, and oversight services for major IT contracts and blank purchase agreements (BPAs) throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• The incumbent leads a team of acquisition professionals in support of the agency's mission.
• Overseeing IT-related BPAs will be a key responsibility for this position.
• Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Managing VMB operations and supervising a diverse staff.
• Setting goals, planning, and implementing programs to achieve those goals; accomplishing work through delegation, mentoring, and coaching staff; aligning duties with staff strengths; supporting a team environment; and fostering respect among team members.
• Inspiring and creating a positive work environment where employees are motivated to do their best to promote the organizational mission and goals.
• Overseeing the development of complete acquisition packages, including developing contract requirements, statements of work, market research, independent government cost estimates, and evaluation and performance criteria for IT hardware, software, and services acquisitions.
• Working directly with senior management on acquisition planning, strategy, execution, and administration, including implementing acquisition and contract management improvement strategies.
• Offering constructive feedback on acquisition materials produced by program analysts, subject matter experts, and senior managers; editing or rewriting documents when tasked.
• Interfacing with the Acquisition Management Office leadership and representing DCIO program offices to ensure priorities and goals are met.
• Providing stellar IT acquisition customer service to AO and court staff by ensuring responses to questions are timely and accurate.
• Serving as Chair of the CIO's Acquisition Management Board.

Requirements

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All information is subject to verification.
• Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
• Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO.
• If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation.
• Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/.
• For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
• All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
• New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
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• All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
• You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor.
• Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
• If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Education

This position does not require education to qualify.

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job.

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification.

If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience.

Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit.

Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Documents you must provide

• Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
• Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
• Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
• Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

What to expect next

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Additional information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.