Procurement Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Serves as the Functional Standard Procurement System (SPS) Administrator for the Corps of Engineers, Northwest Seattle District (NWS), under the general supervision of the Chief, Business Operations Branch. This is a technical Procurement Analyst role supporting acquisition policy and initiatives for the Seattle District, Northwestern Division, and USACE Headquarters.

The position contributes to developing USACE acquisition guidelines, regulations, and policies; monitors contracting programs and evaluates implementation of contracting functions; and provides functional and technical support as administrator of the contract writing system and related contracting applications. The incumbent trains Seattle District Contracting Division personnel on the contract writing system and other automated procurement programs, reviews and analyzes complex procurements for innovative acquisition approaches, and advises management and staff about changes to contracting procedures and automated systems. The incumbent may be appointed as a contracting officer with authority up to $10 million to close out post-award contracts.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the basic Contract Specialist requirement: a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees, or qualify for the stated DoD/current military exemption for certain GS-1102 or equivalent contracting personnel who occupied qualifying positions on or before September 30, 2000.
• For GS-13, have one year of specialized experience including all of the following: providing contract system administration support to staff through automated procurement systems; performing pre- and post-award actions; and analyzing procurement requirements. The experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade/level, GS-12.
• Qualification must be based on experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Obtain DoD Contracting Professional Certification Program certification within 24 months.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical acquisition policy and initiative support to the Seattle District, Northwestern Division, and USACE Headquarters.
• Contribute to developing USACE guidelines, regulations, and policies concerning acquisition policy and initiatives.
• Monitor and track contracting programs by evaluating the implementation of contracting functions within NWS, the region, and Headquarters.
• Provide functional and technical support as the NWS administrator for the contract writing system and associated contracting applications.
• Train Seattle District Contracting Division personnel on the contract writing system and other automated programs used to process procurement actions.
• Review and analyze procurements involving complex contracts and identify new or innovative acquisition approaches for supply, services, equipment, and construction requirements.
• Advise management and staff about changes affecting contracting procedures, the contract writing system, automated contracting programs, and databases.
• May serve as a contracting officer with authority up to $10 million to close out post-award contracts.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package with access to benefits for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior