About the Position: This Procurement Analyst (Small Business) position is with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division, Fort Worth District, (Insert Division or office) with a duty station location of Fort Worth, TX. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY be offered, depending on funding availability and management discretion.

Duties

Assist in developing policy and interpreting guidance on statutes, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), its supplements and higher echelon policy guidance. Develop strategic plans, market assessments, outreach plans, and contractor capability assessments to incorporate SBs into the industrial base for mission completion. Act as liaison to project source selection boards and PDTs of the various organizational entities supported. Conduct training of contracting and technical personnel to improve acquisition practices and ensure the best interests of the district are served to effectively carry out its mission. Review major acquisition projects for possible breakout of items suitable for the authorized small business set-aside programs. Assist the lead in developing, implementing, and maintaining a local, regional, and national outreach program, including participation in high level conferences and interagency small business councils Provide input in the development of market research criteria review to ensure Small Business aspects are included in the source selection procedures.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may be required to travel TDY up to 25%.
• 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.

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 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 Education Requirement: 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 Do not meet the education requirements above. However, 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 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: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience related to civil, military, small business contracting/procurement: Assisting with interpreting and developing policies to implement new requirements and to formulate long-range plans and procurement strategies for the small business program. AND 2. Assisting with establishing policies and procedures that will promote and accomplish goals and objectives of public laws and regulations for the small business program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (GS-09). To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience related to civil, military, small business contracting/procurement: Assisting with interpreting and developing policies to implement new requirements and to formulate long-range plans and procurement strategies for the small business program.; 2. Assisting with establishing policies and procedures that will promote and accomplish goals and objectives of public laws and regulations for the small business program.; AND 3. Advising management and contracting officers regarding a wide variety of items, the most complex of which include extensive negotiations involving cost or pricing data and special or unusual contract terms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level 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 GS-12 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/ProcurementDecision MakingOral CommunicationOrganizational Development Time in Grade Requirement GS-11: 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-09). Time in Grade Requirement GS-12: 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-W07602 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT FORT WORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Worth, TX 76102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk