Summary
About the Position: The Huntsville Center Contracting Directorate is seeking a GS-1102-13 Procurement Analyst to serve within the Operations Branch. The incumbent serves as a senior analyst and subject matter expert responsible for procurement systems, data integrity, operational processes, and systems-related policy supporting Huntsville Center's contracting mission. Position location-negotiable at approved worksites.
Responsibilities
Serves as a senior analyst and recognized subject matter expert responsible for developing systems-related policies and procedures.
Diagnoses and resolves system errors, data conflicts, and integration issues, and coordinates with system owners and administrators to implement solutions.
Serves as the Huntsville Center CPARS Agency Point of Contact, providing program administration, oversight, technical guidance, and support for contractor performance evaluations.
Monitors enterprise contracting systems to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
Provides analytical oversight and support for contract lifecycle management processes, including monitoring contract closeout status.
Develops, updates, and standardizes SOPs and guidance to improve system use and data quality.
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. This is a Limited Area of Consideration for applicants that are Current Civilian Employees of the Command, USACE and the other employment authority categories listed above. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 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 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: 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: 1) supporting or administering procurement or acquisition systems and associated business processes; 2) researching and applying acquisition policies and procedures to resolve contracting or system-related issues; 3) analyzing acquisition or contracting data and preparing reports or recommendations; and 4) providing guidance, training, or technical assistance to contracting personnel on acquisition systems, programs, or processes. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
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/.