Program Analysis Officer; Vendor Portfolio Analyst - Federal Acquisition Service

Overview

Summary As a Program Analysis Officer (Vendor Portfolio Analyst), you will serve as an expert managing complex portfolios and market trends.

Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) - Office of the FAS Commissioner - Office of IT Category (QT3). Washington, DC;
Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL;
Kansas City, MO; and Philadelphia, PA.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

• Manages resources to support effective and fiscally responsible program and portfolio operations. Evaluates organizational performance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and recommends strategic initiatives to enhance management of information technology (IT) programs and related services.
• Oversees cost-benefit analyses, pricing models, process evaluations, and performance benchmarks to assess portfolio competitiveness and operational effectiveness. Applies performance measures and data analytics to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Develops and directs strategic workforce initiatives and cross-organizational planning efforts. Represents the organization with senior officials across government, private industry leaders, oversight bodies, and professional associations to advance mission objectives and address emerging challenges.
• Leads analysis of market trends, vendor performance, and emerging technologies to identify risks and opportunities that inform partnership and acquisition strategies. Promotes innovation by leveraging industry best practices and market intelligence.
• Coordinates across organizations and governance bodies to share insights, improve policy compliance, and strengthen acquisition and vendor management practices. Provides expert guidance on governance, risk, and performance management frameworks related to program goals.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees:
  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 or Non Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-15 salary range starts at $150,359 per year and is dependent upon duty location.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience managing and evaluating complex program or portfolio operations that involve analyzing market trends, vendor performance, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.…