Management and Program Analyst; Contracting Officer's Representative Job Cincinnati area,Ohio USA,Business

Position: Management and Program Analyst (Contracting Officer's Representative)

Management And Program Analyst (Contracting Officer's Representative)

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer office works to serves as an analyst and/or advisor to senior program officials with responsibility for analyzing and evaluating a major mission-critical program and its operations or a DOE-wide functional program office with impact across field components.

We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement.

Veterans shape the future of energy As a Management and Program Analyst (Contracting Officer's Representative), you will:

Acts as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to oversee contractor performance, ensuring strict compliance with the statement of work (SOW), performance work statements (PWS), and delivery schedules.

Evaluates contractor invoices and vouchers for reasonableness and accuracy against contractual rates, recommending approval or rejection for payments.

Partners with program managers to plan procurements, including developing Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), market research, and independent government cost estimates (IGCE).

Tracks project funding, monitors contractor burn rates and analyzes key contract dates to ensure sufficient lead time for necessary funding or contract modifications.

Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs and systems to provide senior leadership with data-driven recommendations for operational improvements.

Interprets and applies federal acquisition regulations (such as FAR 42.302), procurement policies, and administrative guidelines to ensure all program operations and contracts remain fully compliant.