About the Position: This position serves as a Procurement Analyst for the US Army Medical Command, Health Care Acquisition Activity, Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West. The incumbent is a primary policy and regulatory authority for the command, to include conducting mandatory compliance reviews for medical supplies and services support activities.

Duties

Analyze procurement programs within operating procedures. Conduct contract reviews in accordance with regulations and policies. Research contracting data to improve contract actions. Assist customers with the development of procurement packages. Assist in training of employees on acquisition education.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 10% of the time away from your permanent duty station.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The incumbent must meet the DoDI 5000.33 requirements that are applicable to this position.
• Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years; Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years; Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Procurement Analyst - 1102 Series: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee 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, (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes administering procurement programs to meet command mission; reviewing contracts for procurement of service contracts; analyzing procurement issues to take corrective action; researching and/or interpreting policies related to contracting and/or acquisition; extracting data derived from multiple sources to prepare reports; assisting customers with the development procurement packages. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH 02). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/ProcurementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingProblem Solving Time in Grade Requirement: Time in grade does not apply to Acquisition Demonstration positions.

Education

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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address M1-W40MAA USA HEALTH CONTRACTING ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk