Management & Program Analyst (Contract Analyst)

The Management & Program Analyst performs the functions of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). In this capacity, the Analyst is responsible for performing multiple, varying and complex assignments under the minimal direction of the manager. Applies experience as a Level Ill Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to develop pre-award documentation, monitor contractor performance; review resumes for compliance with labor category requirements; and to conduct inspection and/or to accept deliverables.

Applies experience and expert knowledge in the development, implementation, maintenance of programs, processes, procedures, and financial and contract management functions in support of the division.

Conducts functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Identifies and resolves challenging problems or issues that often cross- organizational boundaries and impact on the accomplishment of strategic objectives.

Work assignments include, but are not limited to the following:

Provides subject matter expertise and best practices related to financial and contract management functions. Plays a critical role as the Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) in ensuring that funding requirements are appropriately identified and tracked, contractual issues are clearly and consistently communicated with the program offices and the contracting officers, and performance reviews are done regularly with appropriate actions being taken in a timely manner.

Provides guidance to less-experienced professionals; leads large project/programs. Applies knowledge of acquisition management policies to draft statements of work (SOW) and other contractual documents necessary to gather customer requirements; develop independent government cost estimates (IGCE); and, to prepare and present documents for pre-award reviews. These reviews include but are not limited to the Acquisition Strategy Review Board (ASRB), Support Contract Review Board (SCRB), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Provides comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or complex management processes and systems, including acquisition and contract policy, guidelines, laws, and related FAA policies and procedures. Analyzes contract data and identifies risks designs and recommends solutions to address complex problems/risks. Works with management and stakeholders in the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and resolves contractual issues. Reviews invoices for accuracy and contract compliance to accept invoices in PRISM and to coordinate payment. Applies lessons learned in order to develop approaches to minimize current and anticipated risks and issues and to maintain detailed contract documentation, such as contract modifications, correspondence, inspections, invoices, memos and communications with the contractor. Works with management and/or more experienced professionals to solve problems.

Uses automated tracking systems, such as PRISM and Delphi, develops and tracks contracts according to FAA policy. Provides tools to support operational and strategic reporting land to implement standardized process workflow. Works on teams responsible for planning, monitoring, and conducting complex special projects, studies, and initiatives. Analyzes problems, identifies significant factors, gathers and interprets pertinent data. Applies established rules and procedures to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches for recommending solutions.

Maintains fiscal tracking systems, monitors expenditures, reviews documentation for accuracy and validity of need, resolves discrepancies in accounting data and identifies trends and problem areas, which are indicative of inefficient resource allocation.