Procurement Analyst

Job summary

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Major duties

Utilizing the Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) procurement system functionality and business capabilities. Adjudicating findings and deficiencies with contracting professionals through researching regulations and coming to an equitable resolution. Conducting EBS procurement systems training, conducting briefings, presenting findings, and extracting information from users of the EBS procurement systems. Serving as an expert analyst and advisor to the Procurement Process Owner and other senior-level management on functional programs and process improvement initiatives. Performing Contract Quality Reviews (CQR) program activities associated with the pre-solicitation, pre-award, and post-award review of the larger supply chain buys.

Qualification

To qualify for a Procurement Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate 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. AND B. 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. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Using a broad range of contracting methods, concepts, governing regulations, principles, practices, policies, laws, precedents, and guidelines governing the procurement process, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Using a wide range of contracting work methods and processes, data management, operating procedures, and associated administrative operations impacting the procurement process. Utilizing EBS applications related to the procurement process including system functionality and business capabilities, combined with an understanding of the critical path of both system and manual activities. Applying and adapting analytical project management techniques and evaluation criteria to access the effectiveness and efficiency of processes related to the EBS procurement systems and developing and implanting corrective actions. Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating process performance critical data to identify trends and ensure performance targets and quality are being met. 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of Specialized Experience for this grade level, but may be used to meet the Basic Contracting Requirement. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. 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.

Evaluations

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.