This position is located at United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Fort Liberty, NC. Fort Liberty is a culturally diverse area with both rural and city populations, co-located Fayetteville, North Carolina, centrally located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, which enjoys a temperate year-round climate and world-renowned colleges and universities.

Duties

Serves as a Procurement Analyst, Headquarters, United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Contract Management Cell (CMC). Assuring that the organization complies with procurement policies, regulations, and directives when reviewing acquisition packages as part of the Service Contract Approval Boards and/or Contract Management Review Boards. Conducts comprehensive reviews of pre- and post-award contracting work products, including but not limited to Justification and Approval documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Performance Work Statements, (cont) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans, Contract Data Requirements Listing, and other procurement-related documents. Works with individual customers to understand contract requirements, recommends and assists in developing and implementing new contracting approaches and innovative ideas to achieve contract solutions. Utilizes Business Intelligence and other automated systems for statistical and other reports on aspects of contracting, such as trend analysis and spend analysis to promote strategic sourcing. Assists and advises USASOC requirement owners at the functional level regarding the management and oversight of contractor performance. Collaborates with other contracting offices to improve Management Controls by: ensuring contractor surveillance/Quality Assurance requirements are included in contracts and that there is a clear understanding of COR roles/responsibilities; (cont) identifies situations which could significantly improve efficiency, economy and/or effectiveness in contractor support of USASOC; and analyzes requirements for development of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs).

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans 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 Requirement for Procurement Analyst: 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) Analyzing and evaluating contract requirements, specifications, and prevailing market conditions; 2) Working with customers to resolve contract specification problems; and 3) Providing acquisition and contracting advice to customers for adherence and compliance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementInfluencing/NegotiatingPlanning and EvaluatingProcurement Analysis 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W49BAA US ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Liberty, NC 28310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk