Skip to main content

This job has expired

Procurement Analyst

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Frederick, Maryland
Closing date
Oct 3, 2020
Duties

Summary

This recruitment is for one position with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL) - Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) located in Frederick, MD.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#Procurement Analyst / 44001-A
Compressed/Alternate Work Schedules Available: Yes
Telework Eligible: Yes
Virtual Position: No

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

Procurement Analyst / 44001-A

The selected applicant will serve as a Procurement Analyst in the Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics (OPAL), Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC). The selected applicant will serve as a lead analyst on complex proposal evaluations; coordinates different inputs to form comprehensive reports and assists contracting officer/specialist in resolving costs and accounting issues. Serves as advisor and senior price negotiator to contracting teams and acquisition review boards and/or committees; consults with contractor personnel, engineers, cost estimators, administrative and shop personnel. The position analyzes, evaluates and participates in negotiations of contractors' proposals and other pricing financial matters; analyses involving a range of factors affecting contractor's cost and prices, wherein little or no historical data is available. Provides oversite for complex acquisitions at the SES and VA Headquarters level, types of contract proposals evaluated include cost reimbursement, incentive, and firm fixed price, i.e., the total range of available contract types. Analyzes and evaluates contract matters; initiates, develops, and recommends contract policies, procedures guidance, development and Strategic Enterprise Planning implementation (acquisition planning, pre-award, award, post award, contract closeout phases through enhanced monitoring and control). Provides input to VA administrations' and staff offices' acquisition policy Obtain FAC-C III within 12 months. DAWIA Level III has reciprocity with FAC-C III and is the only equivalent certification. Those whom have not yet reached Level III, but have met most/if not all requirements to apply for Level II may be considered for vacancies in this position, as long as Level III is able to be achieved within 12 months from the effective date of assignment/entrance on duty.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment


Conditions of Employment:

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
Subject to a background/suitability investigation
May serve a probationary period
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. Intensive negotiation and other special studies frequently
require long periods without rest periods.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

GS-13 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes:
  • Mastery of procurement principles and technical program requirements solving procurement problems; interpretation, and/or development of complex, long-range agency policies or programs concerning the management of procurement matters.
  • Demonstrated mastery, knowledge and experience with procurement regulations and policies and the entire procurement life cycle; including but not limited to, expert knowledge of cost and price analysis and subsequent audit functions in sufficient detail to detect inconsistencies in cost proposals.
  • Advanced ability to prepare, in easily understood terms, results of audit reports, acquisition strategy and planning, solicitation preparation, negotiation, award determination, contract administration and closeout of procurement and acquisition concepts, principles and laws.
  • Knowledge and skill sufficient to provide expert technical leadership in price/cost analysis on Cost Committees.
  • Knowledge and ability to formulate guidelines and methods for evaluation of multi-billion-dollar acquisitions, which involve multi-location contractor and major subcontractor efforts and where little or no precedent exists.
  • Knowledge and ability to develop and implement computer models of contractor proposals in support of price/cost analysis techniques on major health care system acquisitions, SSEBs, affordability and CAIV studies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of economic, statistical, accounting, and financial analysis principles and techniques.
  • Experience and ability to develop and prepares concise, logical, accurate, and coherent reports, which portray the facts, emphasize the significant details, and substantiate the recommendations made for improvement in the organization.

There is no educational substitute for the GS-13 level.

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ .

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Additional information

VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/ .

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in alphabetical order.

Competencies:

1. Federal Acquisition Regulations
2. Acquisition Strategy
3. Oral Communication
4. Written Communication

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • Other (3)
  • Other (4)
  • Other (5)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

Documents Required:
  • Resume
  • Transcript


Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert