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Procurement Analyst

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Closing date
Dec 4, 2021
Duties

  • Works with various organizations and the bank, is responsible for monitoring and resolving NGB-wide delinquency problems, and associated financial issues and program implications; recommends corrective actions and/or internal control measures.
  • Supports the development and advises on new policies, methodologies, and techniques to promulgate the innovative solutions to improve efficiency of the Government Purchase Card program.
  • Provides advice and guidance to National Guard Level IV program coordinators on all matters relating to the GPC Program such as dispute resolution, procurement and financial business advice, and coordination with the bank.
  • Develops and presents formal briefings to senior leaders on Government Purchase Card issues. Coordinates and responds to higher-level program, procurement and financial inquiries, audits and requests for assistance.
  • Responsible for managing the National Guard Bureau (NGB)-wide Government Purchase Card (GPC) program, including analysis of missions, functions and organizational structures of NGB HQ and NG Contracting Enterprise.
  • Evaluate audit reports, regulations and other relevant material as a basis for developing procurement and related functions associated with micro-purchase procurement authority.
  • Performs Procurement Management Reviews of Agency/Organization Program Coordinator and Government Purchase Card Programs


Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
  • Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
  • If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
  • Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
  • This position requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 25% of the time.
  • This position requires Level III certification in Acquisition Career Field Contracting or the incumbent must be able to obtain certification within 24 months of appointment.
  • This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment or eligible for a waiver. Note: Waiver is position-specific and must be approved prior to being appointed to the position
  • This position requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.
  • This position requires submission of the Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty (i.e. evenings, weekends, and/or holidays).
  • May be required to work overtime.


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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 in this document .

Basic Requirement for Contracting Specialist:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

OR

Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee 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; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) serving as an organization government purchase card coordinator and interpreting procurement policy and legal guidance to create implementing guidance; (2) preparing and presenting detailed enterprise/program office level government purchase card procurement briefings at meetings/conferences; and (3) providing procurement and contracting technical advice as an organization purchase card coordinator to various offices for large-scale programs.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03/GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Communications
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Procurement Analysis


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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html .

Additional information

  • 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.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 14 - Contracting & Acquisition position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • This position is eligible for regular and recurring telework.
  • This is an Army Acquisition Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level III in Acquisition Career Field Contracting within 24 months of entrance on duty. (Certification requirements may be found in the Defense Acquisition University Catalog at http://www.dau.edu/.)
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.


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