PROCUREMENT ANALYST

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This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12, 2024.

As a PROCUREMENT ANALYST at the GS-1102-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing and implementing acquisition policies and establishing standardized contracting processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Providing expert advice to contracting personnel on the interpretation and application of acquisition laws, regulations, and directives.
• Conducting reviews and analyzing findings to ensure adherence to established contracting policies and procedures.
• Representing the agency on high-level working groups with representatives from the Department.
• Developing and delivering training to the contracting community to ensure personnel possess the skills required for effective mission execution.
• Serving as the lead for an eBusiness capability, responsible for user training and direct problem resolution.
• Identifying and introducing processes to the contracting community that improve operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Analyzing acquisition data and policy matters to prepare reports for leadership and draft official responses to complex issues, proposed legislation, and Congressional inquiries.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 10% of duty time.
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
• Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a SECRET security clearance.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic drug testing thereafter.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Serving as an advisor on the acceptability of contractual matters throughout all stages of the procurement process, from acquisition planning to contract closeout.
• Ensuring all actions maintain compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and processes during the execution of the procurement process.
• Exploiting organization's e-business systems to support the procurement process.
• Managing multiple, concurrent projects while identifying and resolving a wide range of complex contractual and procedural problems.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102 series.

• A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.
• The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Other Notes:
ACQUISITION POSITION: This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Contracting functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Professional tier within 3 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible: Submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible: You must provide a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist, DD3145-1 (whs.mil), a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF) 50 effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement: Submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) )