Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serves as a Procurement Analyst responsible for developing, establishing, interpreting, and guiding the implementation of policy and regulatory material for control of Army Contracting Command-Detroit (ACC-DTA). #ACC-DTA

Duties

Serves as a Procurement Analyst, developing acquisition letters and instructions establishing policy for the entire contracting process. Coordinates with acquisition elements, such as product assurance, engineering, comptroller, project managers, maintenance, legal, and other commands to exchange information and ideas for inclusion in procurement acquisition letters/instructions. Develops ACC's position on new and revised acquisition regulations and prepares comments for submission to higher echelons. Publishes and ensures dissemination of informational material to inform, clarify or explain regulatory or policy changes. Advises ACC-DTA management personnel on matters pertaining to contracting policies, regulations, and operations. Provides assistance upon request regarding specific situations or problems and upon receipt of changed policies and regulations imposed by higher authority involving regulations, laws, and good business practices. Attends meetings and conferences with representatives on the Command and higher authority to discuss, present, and defend the Command's position on new or revised acquisition policies. Prepares associated studies, reports, fact sheets, correspondence, and the like to assigned responsibilities to document findings and action taken. Conducts training of ACC-DTA and, as necessary, personnel outside the organization, to approve acquisition practices. Reviews and analyzes Federal, Defense, Army, Army Materiel Command (AMC) and subordinate command regulations, letters, circulars, and policies for application to directorate operations. Reviews changes to acquisition regulations impacting the Contracting and Procurement automated writing systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. If the security clearance is denied or revoked, the individual may be denied or removed from the position, accordingly.
• Business travel required 10% of the time.
• Must submit of a Financial Disclosure Report OGE-450 upon entry into position and annually thereafter.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.

Qualifications

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Contracting Command provides global contracting support to a diverse customer base in support of the Joint Warfighter. The Army Acquisition Workforce is charged with a critical mission to cultivate innovation, design the impossible, and provide Soldiers with what they need to be successful. This is done through people-a workforce of more than 32,000 Army acquisition professionals from scientists and engineers to accountants and program managers who turn Army requirements into products and services, managing everything from cradle to grave. Civilians make up 96% of the Army Acquisition Workforce, and specialize in one of six functional areas and serve in over 20 commands stationed around the globe. For more information, visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/828725/army-acquisition-workforce-civilians-making-difference 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution. (Note: You must submit college transcripts with your application. Transcript must clearly show the degree was awarded/conferred, the date the degree was earned, and the name of the College/University). 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 providing technical guidance regarding contract administration functions, acquisition policies and regulations, and procedures; developing acquisition letters and instructions; developing policy regarding contracting and acquisition; and assisting in developing new or revised contract and procurement techniques and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education cannot be substituted for experience. 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: CommunicationsContracting/ProcurementCustomer ServicePlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving ***You must submit a copy of ALL your transcripts with this application package*** 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. 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-W6QK5A ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT DO NOT MAIL Warren, MI 48397 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk