About the Position: This is a Procurement Analyst (Small Business) position for the Galveston Executive Office, Small & Disadvantaged Business Office, located in Galveston, TX. A Relocation Incentive of up to 15% of the Base Salary MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion. An incentive must be requested by selectee at the time of the tentative job offer and approved prior to hire. An incentive requires a signed service agreement.

Duties

Reviewing proposed acquisitions to determine maximum practicable opportunities were provided to small business, to include all socio-economic categories. Conducting reviews of the contract files to ensure compliance with small business policies and regulations. Providing training to personnel on various aspects of small business contracting policies and regulations, Performing briefings to attendees at internal and external outreach events. Verify future acquisition plans avoid “bundled” contracts that could cause small businesses to lose out on contracting opportunities. Counsels contracting and technical personnel on acquisition challenges, pre- and post-award. Maintains an outreach program from a local, regional and national area.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires travel inside and outside the district’s area of responsibility. TDY requirement is 25%.
• Must be willing and able to sign a Financial Disclosure Statement upon employment and annually thereafter.
• Must have Contracting Cert. iaw Reciprocity Memo of Understanding b/w Fed Acquisition Cert. in Contracting (Professional) and DoD Contracting Professional Cert. dtd 19 Oct 2023 and must actively seek DoD Small Bus. Professional Credential.

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 EmployeesDomestic 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 Procurement Analyst (Small Business): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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) Reviewing proposed acquisitions to determine capable and responsible business contractors for the performance of work. AND 2) Reviewing acquisition projects for possible breakout of items suitable for the authorized small business set-aside program. AND 3) Conducting reviews of a contracting program to ensure compliance with small business policies and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Addressing Small Business ConcernsContracting/ProcurementDecision MakingPlanning 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-12).

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 RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON DO NOT MAIL Galveston, TX 77553 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk