Procurement Analyst Security Clearance

Position: PROCUREMENT ANALYST with Security Clearance
Duties Help This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12, 2024. As a PROCUREMENT ANALYST at the GS-1102-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
* Developing and implementing acquisition policies and establishing standardized contracting processes to improve operational efficiency.
* Providing expert advice to contracting personnel on the interpretation and application of acquisition laws, regulations, and directives.
* Conducting reviews and analyzing findings to ensure adherence to established contracting policies and procedures.
* Representing the agency on high-level working groups with representatives from the Department.
* Developing and delivering training to the contracting community to ensure personnel possess the skills required for effective mission execution.
* Serving as the lead for an eBusiness capability, responsible for user training and direct problem resolution.
* Identifying and introducing processes to the contracting community that improve operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making.
* Analyzing acquisition data and policy matters to prepare reports for leadership and draft official responses to complex issues, proposed legislation, and Congressional inquiries. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S. Citizen
* Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 10% of duty time.

* Work Schedule:

Full-time
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
* Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
* Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
* Tour of Duty:
Flexible
* Recruitment

Incentives:

May Be Authorized
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt
* Financial Disclosure:
Required
* Telework Eligibility:
This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
* Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a SECRET security clearance.
* Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic drug testing thereafter. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
* Serving as an advisor on the acceptability of contractual matters throughout all stages of the procurement process, from acquisition planning to contract closeout.
* Ensuring all actions maintain compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and processes during the execution of the procurement process.
* Exploiting organization's e-business systems to support the procurement process.
* Managing multiple, concurrent projects while identifying and resolving a wide range of complex contractual and procedural problems. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Other Notes: ACQUISITION POSITION:
This is an Acquisition Workforce position in the Contracting functional area. The incumbent will be required to become certified in the Professional tier within 3 years. The incumbent is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT:
This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..25
- All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System :
Selective Service System (sss.gov) )