Procurement Analyst

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Duties Identifies Procurement process issues and problems of particularly high visibility and criticality to the Agency. Studies policies and assessments impact on processes, procedures, systems, data, and customer and supplier organizations. Identifies, develops, and manages process-specific Key Performance Indicators and metrics to determine if results meet defined goals and objectives, advising on the effectiveness and suitability of deploying new enterprise process initiatives. Develops and implements guidance and procedures for enterprise-wide Procurement functional processes, advising on goals and objectives related to Key Performance Indicators and metrics. Participates in the creation of and actions pertaining to Procure to Pay (P2P) Process as well as internal controls and compliance test planning and execution. Supports audit requirements and requests from Auditors and Program Management Office. Responsible for interpreting regulatory requirements impacting the Procurement process area and coordinating responses to the major Congressional, General Accounting Office (GAO), or Inspector General investigations, audits, and/or inspections. Mastery of all contracting methods, concepts, governing regulations, principles, practices, policies, laws, precedents, and guidelines governing the Procurement process, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Responsible for the extraction, analysis, and visualization of procurement data to empower enhanced decision making. Additionally, aids in the curation and management of procurement data to ensure data quality, accessibility, and accuracy. Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Flexible Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Bargaining Unit Status: No Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information. Financial Disclosure Requirement: Required Defense Acquisition Workforce Critical Acquisition position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info. Qualifications To qualify for a Procurement Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. CAP Requirement: 4 years of acquisition experience Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting and CAP Requirements above, to qualify for the GS-14 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Utilizes knowledge and experience of Federal/DoD/DLA procurement systems, policies, and processes to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve these areas. Effectively applies analytical principles and techniques. Develops long-range goals and objectives to enhance programs in direct support of the acquisition community and in line with overall agency strategic goals and initiatives. Performs as lead analyst over procurement issues and problems of particularly high visibility and criticality to the Agency. 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. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in 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 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. Additional information As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194). For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to : Reemployed Annuitants This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Position is a DoD Critical Acquisition Position & requires DoD Acquisition Contracting Professional (Foundational) certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years and sign a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. Information for Veterans Information for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr