Procurement Analyst

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities As a Procurement Analyst, you will be responsible for the following duties (If selected at the GS-11 level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity): At the GS-11 level, the incumbent will participate in formal and on-the-job training designed to prepare him/her for advancement to the target level position. Assignments are designed to provide diversified experience as a foundation for future responsibility. Responsible for understanding and utilizing the Enterprise Business Systems (EBS) procurement system functionality and business capabilities, which currently includes (continued on next line) (continued from previous line) ECC, SRM, Document Builder, DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), Records Management and Case Management (referrals). Responsible for analyzing procurement related issues and providing solutions or possible courses of action. Utilize analytical skills to detect procurement patterns, brainstorming, observing, interpreting data, integrating new information, and making decisions based on the multiple factors and options available. Recommend changes in how the EBS procurement systems are executed, including system changes or other process improvements. Responsible for coordinating with Business Process Analysts throughout the Procurement process area to assist pre-award and post award EBS end users and capture problems. Assist pre-award and post-award end users via the EBS Land and Maritime Automated and DIBBS helpdesks and prepare remedy tickets for resolution. Identify areas for system or process improvement based on their own experiences in supporting EBS end users. Prepare written communications such as responses to users procurement system questions, briefing materials, EBS procurement system job aids and procurement system functional requirements. Responsible for conducting EBS procurement systems training, conduct briefings, present findings, and extract information from users of the EBS procurement systems. Serve as an expert analyst and advisor to the procurement Process Owner and other senior level management on functional programs and process improvement initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 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: GS-11 Applying Defense contracting laws, regulations, and policies, including techniques of contracting operations, and detailed procedures of DLA and DoD contracting requirements to analyze and evaluate application of policies, procedures, and techniques. Utilizing a very 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). Analyzing the effectiveness of the procurement process in meeting its performance targets and to recommend process improvements. Experience with a very broad range of contracting methods, concepts, governing regulations, principles, practices, policies, laws, precedents and guidelines governing the procurement process (i.e. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) and Defense Logistics Acquisition Directive (DLAD)). Experience with EBS procurement system functionality and business capabilities, which includes ECC, SRM, Document Builder, DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS), Records Management and Case Management (referrals) GS-12 Providing technical assistance to automated procurement system/ paperless contract file end users. Ability to independently analyze the effectiveness of the procurement process in meeting its performance targets. Experience in applying and adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to investigate, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of activities within the procurement process area. Experience with EBS applications related to the procurement process including pre-award system functionality and business capabilities combined with an understanding of the critical path of both system and manual activities in order to recommend changes in how a process is executed, including system changes or other process improvements. Developing and implementing corrective actions for complex procurement process problems. Substantive experience in written communications to prepare correspondence and briefing materials, document research findings, conduct analysis reporting findings and making recommendations. C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-11 or GS-12 level, applicants must possess: GS-11: Possess three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Qualifying graduate education must be in one or a combination of the following major fields of study (business courses) – accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods and organization and management. GS-12: Education may not be used as substitution as this grade level. 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 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 schools 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. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting (C) / CON, Professional (Foundational) acquisition certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. 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: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agencys Drug Free Workplace Plans drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.