- Position Title
- Program Analyst (Acquisition)
- Agency
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
- Announcement Number
- 25-DPS-12723927 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary?
4.
Are you a current or former Federal employee?
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Program Analyst (Acquisition) position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
1.
Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is demonstrated experience providing IT acquisition strategy and contract management consultation services and having extensive experience in contract management.
2.
If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience is demonstrated experience providing IT acquisition strategy and contract management consultation services to internal and external stakeholders and having extensive experience in contract management. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less.
3.
In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Which level description best describes your experience advising and supporting IT program offices in developing contract specifications, statements of work, and evaluation and performance criteria for IT hardware, software, and services acquisitions?
5.
Which level description best describes your experience serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative for IT hardware, software, and services contracts?
6.
Which level description best describes your experience conducting IT market research, suggesting potential methods of procurement, and preparing procurement request packages?
7.
Which level description best describes your experience generating acquisition documentation for IT hardware and software services, including justifications for other than full and open competition and source selection documentation?
8.
Which level description best describes your experience assembling acquisition packages, coordinating with contracting officers and subject matter experts to ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate, and transmitting the acquisition request package to the contracting office?
9.
Which level description best describes your experience coordinating with other offices and working groups to conduct requirements studies and cost/benefit analysis, and to developing functional and technical requirements for enterprise scale hardware and software actuations (e.g., software site licenses)?
10.
Which level description best describes your experience leading teams on special projects or studies of considerable scope that are critical to recommendations and procedures for IT acquisitions?
11.
Which level description best describes your experience working with clients and customers to assess their needs, providing excellent customer service or assistance, resolving customer problems, and satisfying customer expectations?
12.
Which level description best describes your experience expressing information, effectively communicating to individuals or groups, and considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial)?
13.
Which level description best describes your experience Identifying problems, determining accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and making recommendations?
14.
Do you possess FAC-COR Level II or FAC-COR Level III or equivalent certificate(s)?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non-descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position.