Job Announcement: Program Analyst (Contracting Officer Representative/COR), GS-0343-13

Duties:

This position is located in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations (OAI&E), Information Technology Audits Division (ITA). ITA is responsible for proposing, overseeing, designing, conducting and reporting on large, complex IT-related audits and evaluations. You will serves as a Program Analyst overseeing ITA contracted engagements:

• Provides technical input to ITA and other OAI&E teams and CO in contract development and management, to include conducting market research, developing requirements and evaluation criteria, collaborating with the contracting team to determine the appropriate acquisition method, drafting and/or reviewing solicitations, answering questions from potential applicants about solicitations, reviewing and evaluating proposals, exercising options, drafting contract modifications, and assisting with award closeout. Actively manages contracts and monitors contractor performance. Enters information into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as appropriate.
• Maintains contract files in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Agency, and USAID OIG policies and procedures. Ensures COR files are auditable by the CO. Maintains all required certifications via the completion of any necessary trainings and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements.
• Leads the development and execution of a contract oversight plan, including the appropriate level of oversight required for the engagement. Documents contract oversight according to USAID OIG policies and procedures and the CIGIE Peer Review Appendix F, "Checklist for Monitoring of GAGAS Engagements Performed by IPAs." Establishes roles and responsibilities with OAI&E teams and individuals acting as activity monitors, supervisors, and other supportive capacity for the engagement. Ensures OIG-prepared transmittal memos adhere to templates and requirements for independent referencing.
• Responsible for reviewing IPA-prepared deliverables, which can include planning documents, risk assessments, sampling plans, and procedures programs; supporting evidence, analyses, and workpapers; and IPA-prepared draft findings (e.g., notices of findings and recommendations, records of audit findings), exit conference documents, draft reports, and final reports prior to circulation and issuance to the agency. Participates in entrance and exit conferences of contracted engagements and other meetings as deemed appropriate for the needs of the engagement. Assists in the evaluation of management comment, determination of recommendation status upon report issuance, and completion of recommendation follow up procedures.
• Provides on-the-job and formal training to ITA and other OAI&E teams to build in-house COR capacity. Provides constructive input into USAID OIG policies and procedures for oversight of contracted engagements to improve templates, procedure steps, and other guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.