Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, PROCUREMENT ANALYST, GS-1102-13 is to provide analysis and evaluation of contracting matters as well as to interpret, initiate, develop, and recommend contracting policies, procedures, and guidance for a Systems Program Office, Center, MAJCOM or equivalent contracting organization and subordinate contracting activities.

Duties

Serve as principal advisor to subordinate contracting activities and/or other acquisition team members and provide technical expertise in identifying acceptable solutions to resolve contractual issues encountered during all phases of the acquisition process. Reviews and evaluates contract actions from the inception of requirements through contract award to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements have been met for PEO programs; ACAT rated programs; enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives or program affecting strategic national objectives; research, development, production, operational test and evaluation, sustainment of extensive specialized equipment or systems, state-of-the-art systems, and/or programs and equipment that are not well defined or span successive program stages. Conduct training of contracting personnel to improve organization performance. Participate in special projects and initiatives and perform special assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. Student Loan Repayment may be authorized
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 1 in Contracting within 24 months of assignment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Department of Defense (DoD) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 1102, Contracting Series IOR. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Please provide copies of unofficial transcripts with application. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel 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 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is described as the ability to serve as business advisor and to ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of a full range of Federal contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex and/or diversified services and commodities. 2. Knowledge of the business environment (e.g. economic trends, awareness of commercial/industry business practices, standards, mergers, and acquisitions) applicable to program and technical requirements in order to recognize potential programmatic/contractual impacts, and knowledge of the methods and techniques of factfinding/market research. 3. Analytical skill sufficient to evaluate audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing guides or procedures. 4. Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority, to obtain compliance with policies from subordinate activities, and to represent the department or agency on task forces, and skill in written communications sufficient to develop and publish regulations and materials. 5. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, prepare training materials and conduct training. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work is primarily sedentary, although there is some walking required at the contractor's facilities and work sites. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office setting. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal or safety precautions typical of such places as conference rooms or offices. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Angela Parkinson
• Phone: 801-775-4967
• Email: angela.parkinson@us.af.mil