PROCUREMENT ANALYST with Security Clearance

Duties * Serves as a Category Manager Team Lead for Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Contracting Operations (CONOPS) Directorate, Field Support Division. * Assesses, plans, and formulates strategic direction for resolution of procurement issues, policies, and procedures * Defines, integrates, and implements strategic direction for division programs areas of focus. Initiates innovative solutions, actions, and methodologies to resolve issues. * Oversees, establishes, and defines division focus on challenging procurement issues. * Works with subordinate team/project leads to resolve problems affecting division programs or special projects. * Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate team/project leads. Collaborates with s chiefs, supervisors, managers, and other activities to negotiate, decide on, and coordinate work-related changes affecting other activities. * Participates in or conducts conferences, staff studies, etc. pertaining to overall management and programming, mid and long-term planning for acquisition activities. * Studies and recommends to the HQ MICC Commanding General (HQ CG,), Deputy to the Commanding General (DCG), Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Contract Operations Director (MICC CONOPS). * Serves as a principal advisor to the SCO and HQ MICC leadership on acquisition functions within the MICC, procurement directorate, and subordinate contracting offices. * Evaluates the overall performance of subordinates. * In consultation with subordinate team and project leads, plans work operations, sets priorities, and establishes objectives. * Reviews evaluation input made by subordinate team/project leads of other employees on work and administrative matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * This position requires to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. * This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. * Formerly Senior Level 3. Selectee must meet position the Contracting Functional Area requirements for "DoD Contracting Professional" within 36 months of entrance on duty. * Unless waived by the appropriate Army official, or if the employee is Grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736 (c) (1), Selectee must be an Acquisition Corps (AC) member at the time of permanent selection for the position or have been granted a waiver Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. * Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
* Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Basic Requirement for Procurement Analyst: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Executing Acquisition policy in a large geographically dispersed organization; performing operational planning of high dollar value contracts; reviewing the effectiveness of Contracting Operations through the use of data analytics; assisting with the implementation of contracting policies to assure compliance with statutory and regulatory acquisition directives and guidance; overseeing the daily operations of contracting/acquisition operations through various methods (i.e., team leads, committee chairs) to ensure efficiency; developing plans to effectively utilize contractual/acquisition resources to accomplish the organization's goals for the personnel management of contracting/procurement staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: * Contract Management
* Contracting/Procurement
* Leadership
* Problem Solving
* Strategic Thinking This is a Low-level NH-04. This position is subject to a base salary control point equivalent to GS-14 step 10 ($104,604-$135,987). The total salary range for this position is $123,945 to $161,131. If the incumbent's salary currently exceeds the stated salary control point the incumbent's salary control point will be set at the incumbent's existing salary Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ . Additional information * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * Direct deposit of pay is required. * This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. * This is a(n) 14 - Contracting and Acquisition Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. * Relocation, recruitment and retention incentive are NOT authorized. * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting docu

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