PROCUREMENT ANALYST

Duties

• Serves as a Senior Procurement Analyst responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and for the initiation, development, and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and controls.
• Analyzes internal and external audit reports, statutes, regulations, and other pertinent material in order to develop, modify or supplement command and contractual guidance and procedures.
• Periodically analyzes established procedures to determine need for changes or improvements, as well as the preparation and coordination of implementing directives concerning acquisition operations and management policies.
• Communicates with high-ranking officials from DoD and other agencies as well as professional societies and representatives of various requiring activities, regarding policies and procedures applicable to acquisitions.
• Writes opinions on contracting issues and efforts; creates information papers and other documents related to contracting and contracting needs.
• Performs duties in a teaming environment responsible for providing technical advice and assistance to the technical, contracting personnel, and all customers serviced by the Branch.
• Responsible for notifying the command of JRVB submittal requirements via task manager tool (TMT), briefings, and training events.
• Continuously conducts surveillance of the Command acquisition programs and contracts by monitoring the data or proposed procurements for acquisition method coding, for standards of responsibility, and history of the item(s) being purchased.
• Collects, analyzes and evaluates data pertaining to specific areas of contracts and contract administration to keep the command advised of potential controversial effects and to coordinate with legal counsel.
• Analyzes information on proposed acquisitions, determining whether further action, coordination/persuasion, or coordination with of contracting activities is warranted.
• Meets routinely with support acquisition offices to discuss short term and long term acquisition requirements and to develop plans on how the offices will meet command requirements.
• Produces periodic and recurring reports in detail. In accordance with command guidance, conducts the annual reports and presents findings to the Senior Review Panel (SRP).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This is a drug testing position, subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Education required for 1102 positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 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 DoD on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Your resume MUST indicate that you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institutionExperience required: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: experience (1) analyzing government contracting matters to develop and recommend acquisition policies, procedures, and guidance; (2) conducting surveillance of acquisition programs and reviewing procurement packages for completeness, sufficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations; AND (3) serving as a liaison between a program office and contracting activities to assist in validating and processing contract requirements.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .

Additional information

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship..
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This is a drug testing position, subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Contracting and Acquisition Career Field position
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for the advanced Career Field Contracting Certification within 24 months of entrance on duty. The certification completion timeframe may change from 24 months to 48 months upon approval of the DoDI 5000.66, change 3.electees must meet position requirements for certification at the Advanced Level in the Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 24 months of entrance on duty

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: