The incumbent serves as a Procurement Analyst, located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). The primary purpose of this position is to support the OSDBU on matters related to the Small Business program including the feasibility and impact of Small Business policies and decisions at the agency contracting level. Additionally, perform a variety of programmatic and administrative duties in support of the OSDBU mission.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities for a Procurement Analyst generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, direct, and promote small business and industry participation in the Federal Government's procurement. Provide counseling, training, and assistance to industry and business concerns on a variety of matters which enhance the interest and participation in Government procurement. Assist the Acquisition workforce to source socio-economic small businesses and small businesses that are responsible and capable to meet the government's requirement. Serve as advisor to DOJ's contracting officers, program officials, prime contractors, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with the Government procurement programs including subcontracting. Fosters and possesses strong communication skills with all areas of Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement, at any time, if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• FAC-C (Professional) certification

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Procurement Analyst at (GS-1102-12), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. OR B.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. C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy 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. AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent band in the Federal service, which includes: Reviewing planned procurements to identify opportunities for small business in one or more of the following programs (small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, or service-disabled veteran-own small businesses); Analyzing procurements to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies regarding small businesses; and Determining approaches for meeting small business procurement goals or monitoring contractor plans for small business procurements. Mandatory Training defined as: The training curriculum required for this position is completion of FAC-C (Professional) mandatory courses. Applicants must be able to obtain a FAC-C (Professional) certification within 12 months of onboarding. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 09/25/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below: Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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 more information about this requirement, please visit the U.S. Department of Education website for Foreign Education Evaluation.

All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Tamara Shelton
• Phone: 202-286-6440
• Email: [email protected]