About the Position: These positions are located in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Office of Small Business Programs where you will advise the District Commander, and other senior leaders on all matters related to the Small Business program including the feasibility and impact of Small Business policies and decisions at the district contracting level. There is one vacancy in each of the following locations: Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Pittsburgh, PA

Duties

Serves as technical advisor to the District Command on Small Business-related matters and advise contracting officers on determining the acceptability of prime contractors subcontracting plans, and other small business matters. Develop agency procedures by evaluating audit reports, regulations, program management reviews, program surveillance reviews, and other relevant material in support of district self-assessment requirement. Develop strategic plan and coordinate with acquisition team to recommend annual small business goals. Plan and execute government-industry outreach engagements to provide maximum participation opportunities to small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and underutilized business concerns, as primes or subcontractors. Coordinate closely with key management team members, acquisition team, and the Small Business Administration to project potential requirements suitable for award each fiscal year. Review subcontracting reports in eSRS (a web-based government-wide subcontracting system) and provide input to the Contracting Officer as to the acceptability of the reports. Monitor and maintain District Small Business public website of current forecast of procurement opportunities and other relevant information for small and other-than-small business concerns, including how to do business with USACE. Participate in national, regional, and local events designed to identify potential sources and meet with prospective contractors. Prepare and deliver formal or informal training presentations to internal and exteranl stakeholders.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification.
• Must complete Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Small Business Program courses: Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part A (SBP 101), and Introduction to Small Business Programs Part B (SBP 102) within 12 months of entrance on duty.
• DAU CSBP 0001 Small Business Credentialing may be required.
• A Secret Clearance may be required in the Pittsburgh location.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, 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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 in this document. Basic Education Requirement for Procurement Analyst: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current DoD employee, in any occupational series, who has served on or before September 30, 2000, as follows: (1) Served as a GS/equivalent-1102 position or contracting officer position with authority to award or administer contracts above the SAT in any Federal agency, OR (2) Served as a military member in a comparable military occupational specialty; OR (B) you are a current member of the armed forces who occupied a position within an occupational specialty similar to the GS-1102 series on or before September 30, 2000.You must submit unofficial college transcripts with your application. Submission of transcripts is required regardless of whether or not you currently occupy or have in the past occupied a position requiring the same education. 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 conducting pre and post-award due diligence including market research; advising on small business policy and impact of small business plans, policies, and decisions; Developing policy and interpreting guidance relating to Small Business; Developing and recommending acquisition planning as it pertains to small business program rules and regulations; Acts as liaison between organization and Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal and state agencies concerning Small Business; Applying knowledge of contracting processes, policies and procedures; Utilizing contracting data systems and procurement analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementOral CommunicationPlanning and Evaluating 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-11).

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

Contacts

• Address GJ-APF-W2SM07 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT DO NOT MAIL Louisville, KY 40201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk