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Business and Industry Analyst

Department of Energy Headquarters

Germantown, MDFull-time$122–158K/yrPosted 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$122–158K/yr
Location
Germantown, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

This Department of Energy Headquarters position within the Office of the Chief Information Officer provides acquisition, analytical, and program management support for high-priority IT projects and initiatives. The analyst supports contract administration, acquisition planning, and category management to optimize department-wide information technology investments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract AdministrationContracting Officer's RepresentativeAcquisition PlanningIndependent Government Cost EstimatesSource SelectionCategory ManagementStrategic SourcingIT Licensing ManagementPolicy AnalysisAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceFlexibilityInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingWritten CommunicationTeamwork

Qualifications

1 Year Specialized Experience (GS-12)COR or Contract Management Experience

Full job description

Summary

This position is part of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Energy. As a Business and Industry Analyst, you will be responsible for providing acquisition, analytical and program management support for high-priority projects, processes, and initiatives that directly supports both DOE HQ and agency-wide information management and technology solutions.

Duties

As a Business and Industry Analyst, you will: Develop and manage contract administration strategies, including vendor integration, work orders, performance monitoring, invoice approvals, and serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on complex support service contracts. Develop mature acquisition planning artifacts, including acquisition strategies, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), evaluation plans, source selection strategies, and concepts of operations in direct support of IT requirements. Lead contract formation activities by drafting project plans, reviewing and ranking proposals, constructing source selection plans, and supporting post-award contract conference activities. Plan and execute initiatives for Government-wide category management, strategic sourcing, and enterprise-wide software/IT licensing solutions. Analyze IT management processes, perform gap and cross-cutting policy analysis, and recommend data-driven solutions to optimize department-wide information technology investments. Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the 3 of the following: Managing and administering complex service or technology contracts, which includes reviewing and approving vendor deliverables, auditing invoices, monitoring contractor performance against work orders, and serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), project manager, or formal technical liaison between vendors and procurement officials. Developing key acquisition planning documentation with minimal supervision, such as acquisition strategies, performance-based statements of work (SOW) or statements of objectives (SOO), independent government cost estimates (IGCE), source selection strategies, or technical evaluation criteria. Leading or playing a major role in contract formation activities, including drafting project evaluation plans, reviewing and scoring technical proposals, or serving on source selection evaluation boards for large-scale procurement efforts. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application will be assessed based on your responses to an online assessment that measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. For applicants applying under Merit Promotion or VEOA procedures, your score on this assessment will determine if you are considered a 'best qualified' candidate. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. Attention to Detail Capital Planning and Investment Assessment Contracting/Procurement Customer Service Flexibility Information Resources Strategy and Planning Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Organizational Performance Analysis Problem Solving Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Written Communication Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to complete the assessment. However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A). Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration. All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 08/28/2026) of this announcement. To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040935. Other Information

Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. Your performance appraisal and incentive awards will be given due consideration in the selection process based on their relation to the duties of the position and the consistency with which they may be considered in evaluating you against other candidates. Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. Equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/articles/reasonable-accommodation-and-personal-assistance-service-procedures Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and emailing it to the Administrative Investigations Program at [email protected]. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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