This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Commander but are compact enough that our staff also works with senior leadership representatives of service, inter-agency and (public and private) international partner organizations.

Duties

Serves as a Senior Procurement Analyst responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and for the initiation, development, and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and controls. Analyzes internal and external audit reports, statutes, regulations, and other pertinent material in order to develop, modify or supplement command and contractual guidance and procedures. Periodically analyzes established procedures to determine need for changes or improvements, as well as the preparation and coordination of implementing directives concerning acquisition operations and management policies. Communicates with high-ranking officials from DoD and other agencies as well as professional societies and representatives of various requiring activities, regarding policies and procedures applicable to acquisitions. Writes opinions on contracting issues and efforts; creates information papers and other documents related to contracting and contracting needs. Performs duties in a teaming environment responsible for providing technical advice and assistance to the technical, contracting personnel, and all customers serviced by the Branch. You may serve as secretariat of the commands joint requirements validation board (JRVB) assisting the directorates with contract support ensuring validation of construction, supply, and service contract requirements. Responsible for notifying the command of JRVB submittal requirements via task manager tool (TMT), briefings, and training events. Continuously conducts surveillance of the Command acquisition programs and contracts by monitoring the data or proposed procurements for acquisition method coding, for standards of responsibility, and history of the item(s) being purchased. Collects, analyzes and evaluates data pertaining to specific areas of contracts and contract administration to keep the command advised of potential controversial effects and to coordinate with legal counsel. Analyzes information on proposed acquisitions, determining whether further action, coordination/persuasion, or coordination with of contracting activities is warranted. Acts as liaison between the command and support acquisition offices to assist in developing procurement packages to facilitate the process of obtaining contractor support. Meets routinely with support acquisition offices to discuss short term and long term acquisition requirements and to develop plans on how the offices will meet command requirements. Applies a thorough knowledge of contracting processes, practices and procedures to ensure the command?s executive contracting agent uses the best means and methods of obtaining contract support. Produces periodic and recurring reports in detail. In accordance with command guidance, conducts the annual reports and presents findings to the Senior Review Panel (SRP).

Requirements

• This is a drug testing position, subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15-25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Education required for 1102 positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, AND At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree)NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in DoD on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Your resume MUST indicate that you possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution AND your resume MUST show that you possess at least 24 semester hours of study in the courses listed above. This requirement applies to those entering DoD 1102 position on or after Oct 1, 2000. Experience required: 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: experience managing a procurement/contractual requirements by analyzing, planning, making decisions/recommendations to ensure efficiency and adherence to policies governing contracting for federal government. Experience formulating, analyzing, and recommending innovative, acquisition initiatives, conducting independent reviews of acquisition/procurement requirements, preparing justifications, and participating in contract negotiations.

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-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk