If you have Procurement experience and are looking for a rewarding and challenging position to learn and grow professionally, consider joining the National Institutes of Health.

Duties

As a Procurement Analyst, your duties may include: Developing and/or implementing simplified acquisition policies, standards and procedures. Coordinating and performing the acquisition audit function. Establishing strategies for the implementation of statuses, regulations, judicial decisions, and other developments affecting overall acquisition programs. Reviewing and analyzing simplified acquisitions. Performing regular and special acquisition reviews consistent with Federal laws and regulations. Providing guidance to senior acquisition and program staff on technical and policy questions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements for the GS-11/12: Must have completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. OR Have 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. OR Occupied a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. Guidance on Business Related Coursework for the GS-1102 Contracting Series Additional Qualifications at the GS-11: In addition to the Basic Requirements above, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes analyzing the procurement needs of an organization; making recommendations and preparing monthly reports indicating trends in purchasing performance; use of procurement systems to purchase supplies, equipment, and services; and conducting daily reviews to ensure procurement regulations are being adhered to within an organization; OR Have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. OR Have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Additional Qualifications at the GS-12: In addition to the Basic Requirements above, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Specialized experience includes analyzing the procurement needs of an organization; assisting in modifying contracts terms and researching needed changes and other contractual documents; administering contracts; providing technical advice for complex procurements; performing price and cost analysis methods for reviewing various proposals and contracts; and developing procurement objectives such as competition and price, subcontracting policies, and similar considerations. A combination of education and specialized experience can be used to meet the qualification requirements for this position. NOTE: This is an HHS Acquisition Workforce position. Selectee must obtain a FAC-C (Professional) Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Applicants who possess a current FAC-C (Professional) Certification (or equivalent) must provide a copy of the certification with their application. If you are selected for a position covered by a Bargaining Unit, this requirement may not apply. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12512959

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Jared Welsh
• Email: [email protected]