The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)) is responsible for advising the Secretary of Defense and the USD(A&S) on matters relating to acquisition and the integration and protection of technology that enable capability for the warfighter. The ASD(A) is responsible for Department policies and procedures governing the Department's procurement and acquisition process.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with USD(P&R) memo of DEC 22, 2023, Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905. Per 3. Covered Positions E. Table 1. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as senior DoD specialist and advisor on DoD contracting and pricing regulations, policies, and associated procedures. Within areas of responsibility, develops new and refines existing procurement policies and regulations including developing and testing new techniques and procedures, evaluating and developing proposed innovations including proposed legislative initiatives, participating in formulation of government-wide policies, providing policy guidance and training to the workforce, and ensuring consistent policy application. Teams with acquisition professionals and government stakeholders at all levels to develop and communicate solutions on challenging, complex pricing and contracting issues. Serves as the procurement analyst responsible for initiating, developing and recommending contracting operational policies, procedures, guidance and oversight of the Defense Department governmentwide commercial purchase card (GPC) program. Serves as a procurement analyst within the DoD Purchase Card Program Management Office. Reviews the effectiveness of Component (Army, Navy, Air Force and 4th Estate) purchase card program policies and procedures to ensure that they are consistent with governing law, regulation and DoD policy. Leads teams across Component card programs and/or other functional communities within the department to develop and integrate innovative approaches to determine efficiencies in the use of the card and to streamline Departmental processes and operations while minimizing associated costs. Works with the Director of Contracting eBusiness (who is the Director of the DoD Purchase Card Program Management Office) and other senior leaders across the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Components to define, integrate, and implement purchase card functional processes to support other strategic goals/objectives of the Department of Defense. Develops new policies, methodologies, and techniques to promulgate the innovative solutions and methodologies designed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft <10%
• This position requires a Contracting Professional Level 1 acquisition certification. You will have 60 months to achieve this certification
• Telework: Yes; Situational at the discretion of the supervisor of record
• Overtime is NOT authorized for this position
• Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years
• This position is 32 hours a week (Monday - Thursday). Friday will be a non-duty day every week.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ Basic requirements established by the Department of Defense for the 1102 series position. A. I possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees and; 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 origination and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the bachelor's degree or in addition to the degree). B. I am a current civilian employee in DoD, who occupied a GS-1102 position or contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000. SF-50s must be provided to show applicant is a current 1102 and has been in this series since October 1, 2000 if using this exception. C. I am a current civilian employee in DoD, who served as a military member in a similar occupational specialty to the GS-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to the Basic Requirement, you must meet the following: You may qualify at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Negotiating contracts utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and/or DoD contracting policies and associated procedures. Developing and operationalizing (e.g., promulgate and provide written/webinar/in-person training) department-level policies, procedures, guidance, and tools. Designing functional requirements for enterprise procurement-related systems and capabilities, such as the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) or the Card-issuing bank's Electronic Access System. Developing contract requirements (e.g., DoD GPC card-issuing bank services), facilitating necessary source selection decisions, and performing Contracting Officer Representative responsibilities. 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). 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1102 series.

• Unless you meet one of the exemptions as described in the qualifications section of this announcement, transcripts MUST be provided.
• We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.

**Failure to provide transcripts may result in you being rated ineligible for this position.**


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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]