About the Position: Serves as Procurement Analyst in the Business Oversight Branch of the Norfolk District Contracting Division and is the technical authority for assuring that the District complies with Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Directorate of Contracting (DOC) and PARC procurement policies, regulations, and directives, both prior to and subsequent to award of contract and modifications.

Duties

Provides advice in acquisition planning, contractual strategy, and execution of acquisition programs. Ensure that acquisitions reflect the application of good business judgment and complies with all levels of procurement policies, regulations, and directives both prior to and subsequent to award of contracts and modifications Track systemic problems in technical execution of acquisition process and functioning as subject matter expert and technical authority responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of contracting work products. Coordinate compliance and reporting actions as requested for reports of procurement management reviews, inspections, investigations, contract operation review audits, and Congressional Inquiries. Develop initiatives and guidance that ensure the fullest integrity of the source selection evaluation process and fairness and managing overall metrics for contracting division to ensure compliance and accuracy. Lead point of contact for managing and troubleshooting electronic based acquisition systems to include but not limited to Army Virtual Contract Environment (VCE), the Standard Procurement System (SPS/PD2), Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• NATIONAL AGENCY CHECK WITH WRITTEN INQUIRIES (NACI) - Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD - Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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/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 Contract 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) applying agency, federal, and major command contract law/policies to perform acquisitions and contract administration for construction, service, supply contracts.; 2) utilizing negotiation techniques to conduct cost and price analysis of contractors proposals during negotiation procedures 3) developing or recommending corrective actions to acquisition procedures and policies; 4) reviewing contract/acquisition documents to determine compliance with agency, federal, and local polices/procedures; AND 5) utilizing multiple electronic acquisition systems such as the Standard Procurement System ,Contracting Officers Representative Tracking Tools, Wide-Area Workflow (WAWF), Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and a Financial Management System. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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: Contracting/ProcurementOral CommunicationProcurement 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 RD-W2SD03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NORFOLK DO NOT MAIL Norfolk, VA 23510 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]