Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO), Acquisition Management Office (AMO), Acquisition Policy and Training Division is seeking talented individuals with a passion for procurement, a commitment to providing excellent customer service, the ability to think creatively, and the capability to leverage information technology to improve acquisition processes and outcome. The Acquisition Policy and Training Division manages a comprehensive procurement program for the entire federal judiciary. The Procurement Analyst provides support to AO and court-units stakeholders by providing customer service, guidance, and training on a wide range of subject, including acquisition systems and tools, training certifications, and purchase card procedures. The incumbent performs senior procurement analyst assignments and manages a wide range of procurement actions. The ideal candidate demonstrates a self-starting, proactive approach to assignments, has a proficient understanding of federal contracting and acquisition processes, and possess strong knowledge of information technology concepts, systems, and procurement requirements. This position reports to the Policy and Training Branch Chief. Candidates holding the FAC-C Professional Certification, or a FAC-C Contracting Officer's Representative Certification, or a comparable DAWIA or industry certification are encouraged to apply.

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Managing and overseeing the Judiciary's Contracting Officer's Representative certification program, including performing AO Contracting Officer warrant manager duties.
2. Serving as Small Agency Representative (SAR), navigating the Corner Stone on Demand Platform, and representing the Judiciary at Small Agency Council meetings.
3. Serving as COR on AO contracts.
4. Leading information technology meetings with contractors and AO stakeholders to support IT system modernization implementation, resolve outstanding technical challenges, and establish effective change management procedures.
5. Managing, tracking, and troubleshooting large volume of business requirements for system development and technical enhancements.
6. Leading, planning, developing, and disseminating procurement training for court personnel nation-wide (in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats), including developing and maintaining online acquisition workforce development training courses using innovative and adaptable technologies.
7. Coordinating IT system deployments and launches, including the Judiciary's financial management system's contract writing module and other government acquisition and procurement system such as G-Invoicing and the Invoice Processing Platform.
8. Conducting user acceptance, vulnerability testing, demonstrations, and system training for critical IT systems to facilitate modernized implementations with extensive user bases.
9. Providing procurement policy guidance and support to the Judiciary's nationwide acquisition workforce.
10. Supporting the development of the Guide to Judiciary Policy (Vol. 14) procurement policies, forms, and manuals.
11. Supporting and performing oversight activities for the Judiciary's nation-wide government purchase card program.