The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as a Supervisory Procurement Analyst. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Supervisory Procurement Analyst, GS -1102- 14 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Procurement Analyst, and oversees and manages operational and management policy functions, and business administration within the Acquisition Policy and Program Branch in the Office of the Executive Director. The incumbent has responsibility for administering specific acquisitions programs (e.g, Small Business, Government Purchase Card, and Acquisition Career Management) and managing and directing the development, implementation, interpretation, review, and modification of policies, procedures, and guidelines governing all phases of the Agency's acquisitions and associated programs. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE).The major duties of the position are: Initiates and leads constant, effective liaison, communication and coordination on all matters relating to acquisition policies, processes, and practices in all phases of the acquisition cycle including requirements definition, acquisition planning, and contract administration. Maintains an Unlimited Warrant and FAC-C III certification or equivalent. Per 41 USC 1705, serves as the Agency's Delegated Competition Advocate. Oversees the Agency's Government Purchase Card program. Oversees the Acquisition Career Management Program manager. Manages and leads the performance of acquisition programs, including strategic initiatives, continuous improvement and project management. Oversees and analyzes business and procurement systems to ensure timely and effective monitoring and reporting on key acquisition metrics and business management status. Leads or supervises the planning, developing, and executing strategies for the overall acquisition policy program. Oversees the development, review, maintenance, revision, and updating of Agency acquisition policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives. Collaborates in the development of Agency acquisition policies and procedures, and in the effective implementation of those policies and procedures throughout the Agency. Supervises, directs, coordinates and oversees work functions performed by a subordinate staff. Evaluates work performance of staff and furnishes advice to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions and recommends appointment, promotion and reassignment. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Identifies development and training needs of employees and provides and/or arranges needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production and/or increase the quality of the work director and develops performance standards. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet the Basic Experience, the mandatory training requirement, and the Specialized Experience as described below. Basic Requirements for GS-13 and Above A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. And B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by 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 C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action. Mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level: FAC-C or Department of Defense certification in Contracting at any level, or Certified Federal Contract Manager from the National Contract Management Association. More information about FAC-C certification can be found here. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement and the mandatory training, applicants must also have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level (equivalent to the GS-13) in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: providing guidance in all phases of the acquisition cycle including requirements definition, acquisition planning, and contract administration; developing and/or overseeing implementation of acquisition policies and procedures; and interpreting and implementing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) within an agency/organization. *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Education

You must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims (Bachelor's degree and any additional transcripts containing required coursework listed in the Basic Requirements above). Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include course names and the number of credit / semester hours. Click here to search the database of accredited institutions.

Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at 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 the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications.

Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination.

Contacts

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• Phone: 202-942-1600
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