Management and Program Analyst (Contracting Officers Representative (COR) - Level III))

This Management and Program Analyst (Contracting Officers Representative (COR) - Level III)) position is with Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security) in Phoenix, AZ. Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Enterprise Services, Workforce Care Directorate. Location: Negotiable after your selection. (Must report to a CBP Facility) Additional selections may be made to include other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Key duties: • In this position you will provide expert analytical, advisory, acquisition, and program management support for Workforce Care Directorate initiatives. The position plans, coordinates, evaluates, and oversees complex workforce care contracts and related program activities, including requirements analysis, acquisition documentation, contractor performance monitoring, budget planning, risk assessment, and policy guidance. This position starts at a salary of $125,776.00 (GS-14, Step 1) to $163,514.00 (GS-14, Step 10). Major Duties: Planning and directing efforts across organizational lines to ensure the timely accomplishment of mission requirements, including establishing objectives, milestones, and performance measures for workforce care contracts. Evaluating contractor performance, conducting risk and trade-off analyses, and ensuring compliance with contract terms, technical requirements, and federal regulations to support program and agency goals. Preparing market research documents, Statements of Work, cost estimates, and technical evaluation plans to support acquisition strategies and mission requirements. Coordinating short- and long-range budget and acquisition planning, execution, and reporting for workforce care programs, including tracking obligations, expenses, and the distribution of funds. Advising senior officials and stakeholders by providing expert analytical and technical support on acquisition, procurement, and program management matters, and recommending solutions to complex operational and policy issues. GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. Qualifications: Experience GS-14: You qualify for the grade level GS-14 if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Applying advanced COR Level II or III to oversee complex acquisitions, monitor contractor performance, develop and assess cost, schedule, and performance baselines, and support long range planning and budget formulation. Analyzing program and acquisition requirements to develop recommendations, guidance, and documentation that inform management decisions, policies, and acquisition strategies. Monitoring contractor performance on complex contracts, including evaluating compliance with contract terms, technical requirements, and agency goals, and reporting findings to management. Implementing acquisition strategies and program initiatives by applying advanced knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and agency policies to ensure alignment with organizational goals. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 08/31/2026. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP eligible. View information about CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the Required Documents section of this announcement. To be considered well qualified under CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.