Program Manager/Contracting Officer Representative (O-5 Billet) Non-Supervisory

This position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), IHSC, Office of the Deputy Assistant Director of Administration, Resource Management Unit. The incumbent serves as a program manager with the primary responsibility of servingas a contracting officer's representative (COR).

This position is only open to current USPHS officers.
USPHS Call to Active Duty (CAD) candidates are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

Education

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Qualifying degree for the officer's category from an accredited institution. Minimum of three to five years of professional experience relevant to the officer's category. Of the total professional experience, officer must possess at least two years of experience related to management, administration, and evaluation of programs/projects.
2. Proven experience in managing federal contracts, particularly in the healthcare or medical staffing domain.
3. Familiarity with Indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ)/Task Order (TO) contracts and its administration within government settings.
4. Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR), contract compliance, and procurement processes.
5. Exceptional program/project management skills, including planning, organization, and resource allocation.
6. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
7. Ability to analyze data, assess performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Contracting Officer Representative Certification (COR) Level I required as well as Program Management/Project Management Certification level II preferred, with goal to obtain COR Level II within 12 months of hire through Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD).
9. Obtain COR Certification Level III within 24 months of hire through Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) and maintained throughout.
10. If the incumbent holds a clinical license, it is the responsibility of the incumbent to fulfill the obligation(s) of their licensing or certifying body to maintain current status. The agency may require the incumbent performs clinical activities with the scope of clinical license in times of critical needs within the agency. If in a clinical discipline and as directed and approved by his/her supervisors, the incumbent may perform clinical duties of their profession in Federal health care facilities. Such direction is documented via a memorandum of assignment and is filed in the eOPF.
11. Knowledge of ICE and IHSC, program policies and guidelines, operating procedures, and various departmental initiatives is preferred.
12. Knowledge and skill in all Microsoft Office/365 products.
13. Maintain all PHS basic readiness criteria and status

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