Supervisory Program Analyst

Office of the Secretary of the Interior (DOI); Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Secretary of the Interior (DOI) is seeking a supervisory Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) lead in Lakewood, CO, to direct staff performing contract management for multiple contracts supporting the ASD. Telework is allowed per agency policy; on-site duties in Lakewood and occasional travel apply.

The role requires COR certification, strong leadership, and experience managing high‑dollar contracts.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
• COR II certification required within 6 months of appointment.
• Experience directing staff and coordinating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Directs COR staff across multiple contracts and ensures program goals.
• Serves as COR or technical project leader on major contracts.
• Collaborates with ASD Chief and COR branch on day-to-day activities.
• Develops statements of work and cost estimates for acquisitions.
• Analyzes management controls and implements efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Supervision

Program analysis

Job description

Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for directing the staff of CORs that are performing contract management of multiple contracts that support the ASD. The employee works closely with the Administrative Officer, the Contracting Officers, the Contracting Officer’s specialists, and the Administrative Support Division.

GS Salary Locations

Lakewood, CO – $118,675-$154,280

Herndon, VA – $121,785-$158,322

Work Location

Lakewood, CO

Herndon, VA

Telework Eligibility

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote Work

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

No

Salary

$118,675 – $158,322 per year

Pay Scale & Grade

GS 13

Promotion Potential

13

Work Schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Supervisory Status

Yes

Federal Service Type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a Union

No

Drug Test

No

Security Clearance

Not Required

Position Sensitivity and Risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

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Background check type

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Announcement Number

IBC-27-MP-13104666AB

Control Number

890892000

Internal to an Agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the Agency

Current employees within the Bureau/Office who are on a career or career conditional appointment, or who are eligible for consideration under non-competitive procedures or special hiring authority may apply.

Duties

• Exercises personnel management responsibilities. Directs, coordinates, oversees and reviews work of staff, to include setting priorities, advising staff regarding policies, procedures, directives from higher levels, advises staff on program goals and objectives, and resolves problems facing the team.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or technical project leader on one or more high dollar volume and/or multiple year major vendor or customer contracts.
• Collaborates with ASD Chief and COR branch, on day‑to‑day contract and program activities. Shares lessons learned, and best practices for potential implementation across the branch/division.
• Develops or assists in the development of statements of work and independent government cost estimates for new or modified acquisition efforts.
• Working independently or in a team environment, conducts studies on management controls, organization, functions, methods and procedures, work distribution, manpower distribution, management practices, and applications. Analyzes effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity improvement/streamlined processes, and incorporates into the operations and budget process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).
• Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below.

Qualifications

At the GS-13 level, you must meet the following qualification:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, this requirement involves experience serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical project leader on high dollar vendor/customer contracts; preparing statements of work or objectives; preparing independent government cost estimates or project-level cost estimates; preparing project plans and schedules; conducting detailed analysis of financial information or data and advising and making recommendations to senior management; experience supervising or providing leadership, direction, and technical expertise relative to acquisition or project management.

If selected, Contracting Officers Representative (COR) Level II certification is required. Incumbent must have or obtain certification within 6 months of appointment.

Applicants must carefully review the information in the “How You Will Be Evaluated ” section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

TIME-IN-GRADE : Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.

Stipulations of Employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Selection may require completion of a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Work Schedule (Flexible)

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous

This agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the minimum qualification questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position.

Accountability

Analytical Thinking

Contract Officer Representative

Customer Service

Decision Making

Decisiveness

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Legal, Government, & Jurisprudence

Problem Solving

Resilience

Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Your Resume showing relevant experience. Your resume must list the work schedule, hours worked per week, and dates of employment mm/yy.
2. SF-50 Current/Former Career/Career-Conditional Eligible, if applicable: Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis. If this information is unverifiable, you may be rated ineligible.
3. DD-214, if applicable: Member 4 Copy of DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service for consideration under Veterans hiring authorities.
4. Due Weight Consideration:

• Performance Appraisal
• List of Awards over last five years

1. Other supporting documents:

• Veterans’ Preference documentation, if applicable
• If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service or other proof of eligibility. If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non-preference determination. For more information on veterans’ preference (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/).
• Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable (e.g. Schedule A letter, Peace Corps Letter, Military Spouse documents). These links provide additional information: USAJOBS Help Center – Individuals with disabilities, USAJOBS Help Center – What documents do I need to provide when I apply?, CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
• Cover Letter, optional

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