Procurement Analyst - DJ-1102-04 - 34950

Alexandria, VA, Champaign, IL, Hanover, NH, Vicksburg, MSEngineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Headquarters34950
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Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Headquarters

Locations (City, State)

Alexandria, VA

Champaign, IL

Hanover, NH

Vicksburg, MS

Position Overview/Duties

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is one of the premier engineering and scientific research organizations in the world. As the research organization of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ERDC conducts R&D in support of the Soldier, military installations, and civil works projects (water resources, environmental missions, etc.) as well as for other federal agencies, state and municipal authorities, and with U.S. industry through innovative work agreements. ERDC research is developing innovative solutions for a safer, better world - https://youtu.be/sFPkIQnYkwY

Serves as Procurement Analyst, fully participating in the operation, management, and direction of a comprehensive contracting and acquisition program, meeting the needs of the Center and serviced activities.


Senior Advisory – Serve as a senior advisor to the Branch Chief and other key officials, in all aspects of contracting and contract administration.

  • Procurement Management – Manage the full range of procurement functions for all types of contracts.
  • Process Improvement – Analyze historical trends to identify and remedy training deficiencies or office inefficiencies. Create, improve, and standardize processes to ensure consistency and correctness.
  • Oversight and Compliance - Ensure sufficient oversight from Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, and Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) for contract management and past performance reporting. Conduct solicitation/contract reviews and lead the development of Corrective Action Plans.
  • Business Operations – Assisting with the management of data calls and contract closeouts.
  • System Administration – Aiding in the management and maintenance of required E-Systems, including ACWS, VCE, CPARS, PIEE, TASS, SharePoint, and other associated systems.
  • Equipment Inventory – Managing the inventory of government equipment.
  • Program Management – Providing support for the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program.
  • Guidance and Training – Providing guidance and/or direction to other contracts specialists on the award of various types of procurements to ensure correctness and accuracy of work.
  • Policy Interpretation – Acting as an authority for interpreting procurement policies and regulations.

  • May be required to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer’s warrant.

Locations:

  • Vicksburg, MS; Hanover, NH; Champaign, IL; or Alexandria, VA; or previously approved official ERDC duty location.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoW, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Multiple positions may be filled from this notice.

Basic Requirement for 1102 series:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Develop procurement or contract administration strategies or plans that incorporate all actions necessary through closeout; advise leaders on contract administration, progress, and conflicts; review the work of subordinate employees for quality and regulatory compliance; ensure contracting laws, higher authority directives/policies, and local guidance are implemented. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 / DJ-03).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Competencies needed for the position:
• Ability to Lead
• Contracting/Procurement
• Procurement Analysis

Other Essential Information:

  • One year probationary period may be required.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of <25% of the time.
  • The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
  • All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
  • This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
  • This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
  • This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
  • All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • This is a(n) CP-14-Contracting Career Field position.
  • Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
  • This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for “CONTRACTING PROFESSIONAL” certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
  • This position requires DAWIA Contracting Professional acquisition certification.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
  • Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

Point of contact for this announcement is Christopher M. Barnett at Christopher.M.Barnett@usace.army.mil

Your resume:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.