Summary This vacancy is for a GS-0343-13, Management and Program Analyst located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Acquisition Program Manager Surface (CG-932) in Washington, District of Columbia. Duties You will serve as a/an Management & Program Analyst and be responsible for overarching acquisition efforts supporting award, construction and sustainment of new and existing Coast Guard Cutter and boat programs and systems. You will be responsible for the evaluation and assessment of program operations, the planning and development of acquisition efforts, and perform analytical assignments that may require the application of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze and evaluate internal organizational administrative operations to determine their efficiency and effectiveness.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
Typical work assignments include:
- Reviewing documents, cost studies, estimates, and other documented analyses and reports as required, and presenting recommendations to management as appropriate.
- Developing program planning documents and managing the execution of program plans.
- Providing expert analysis and advice on program activities and applying advanced analytical techniques to interpret and evaluated. findings.
- Developing guidelines, instructions, and procedures for administrative requirements.
- Preparing correspondence and briefings for leadership and external stakeholders on the status of a major acquisition program.
- Coordinating with matrixed stakeholders to plan and manage program planning and execution.
- Researching and responding to inquiries from Congress and other government agencies regarding the history, status, and plans of a major acquisition program.
- Ensuring program compliance with applicable records management policies.
- Supporting the program's procurement of support partners through contracts and interagency agreements.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.
NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Specialized experience may include the following:
- Report to senior leadership and external partners on behalf of the program, including communicating program milestones, action items, and completed and planned deliverables.
- Prepare program executive summaries, status reports, Integrated Government Schedules, and leadership-ready briefings.
- Develop and maintain program standard operating procedures, guidelines, and instructions for correspondence and task management.
- Participate in the program Integrated Product Team, including consolidating input from matrixed partners to develop and execute program plans.
- Manage schedules, deliverables, and matrixed stakeholders in support of program goals.
- Monitoring budget allocation and execution; conduct rigorous analyses of budget requests; and maintain financial databases, program operating plans, schedules, trade-off studies, life-cycle analyses, parametric cost databases, and resource plans.
- Provide financial and budget management, development, analysis, and planning, including forecasting commitments, obligations, and expenses.
- Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative, including leading the development of procurement request documentation.
- Develop and submit program budget requests and resource requirements.
- Prepare formal performance assessments, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations.
- Participate in the program risk-management process.
NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Education Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.Requirements All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of Birth (DOB)
- Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
- Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
Key Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
- This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
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. How you will be evaluated We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Under the provisions of direct hiring authority, rating, ranking and veterans' preference does not apply; therefore any responses to the questionnaire will not be used to determine a scored rating. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. The necessary competencies to perform this job are:
While veterans' preference does not apply in EHA, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation. CTAP and ICTAP Eligibles: CTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. Individuals must be well-qualified. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website.
Benefits
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. How to apply Only resumes up to a total of 2 pages will be accepted. Font size should not be smaller than 10pts & margins no smaller than .5 inches. Applicants with resumes exceeding 2 pages will be removed from consideration.
To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account & follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a resume & any applicable &/or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. We encourage you to apply online.
Applications & supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, any applicable assessments, & any supporting documents by 11:59 PM EST on 11/07/2026.
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The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager & agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words & did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. Other information E-VerifyDHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Fair Chance ActThe Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to Daisy.V.Valentin@uscg.mil.
Suitability StatementIf you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
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Special Employment ConsiderationThe Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.