Procurement Analyst

Joint Activities • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Commander but are compact enough that our staff also works with senior leadership representatives of service, inter-agency and (public and private) international partner organizations. Duties Serves as senior procurement advisor to the USSOUTHCOM Combatant Commander and senior staff on all aspects related to procurement and contracting planning and operations. Incumbent is delegated responsibility for all procurement planning, operations, and procurement assessment functions. The contractual efforts include coordinating procurement and award documents with higher headquarters contracting offices, various governmental organizations outside of the Department. Typical functions include the management, coordination, and monitoring of contracts and planning, evaluating, and maintaining technical surveillance over government operations required to support the program goals and objectives of assigned actions. Incumbent participates in operational planning with top management and key operating officials both inside the USSOUTHCOM headquarters. Develops and evaluates the development of performance criteria and requirements into sound/sufficient Performance Work Statements (PWS) and /or task order justifications for contractors to perform. Coordinates and works with subordinate organization f to ensure organizational objectives and information technology architecture requirements are reflected in the final contractual documents.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• 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-1101 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.
• One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) serving as a senior procurement advisor to an organization's leadership on all aspects of acquisition planning and operations, providing authoritative interpretations of contracting regulations and policies; (2) developing and executing Command-level procurement strategies, to include developing performance metrics and independently reviewing complex acquisition requirements for major programs; AND (3) providing technical guidance and training to junior procurement specialists and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) to resolve deficiencies and ensure mission objectives are met.
• 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-13).
• 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.
• ale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This is a Contracting Career Field position.
• This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position.
• The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification assigned on the sequenced position.
• Selectees must meet the position requirements for Contracting Professional Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• This position is a critical acquisition position, and as a Senior Contracting Official, you must have at least four years experience in contracting.

Nice To Haves

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Reinstatement

Responsibilities

• Serves as senior procurement advisor to the USSOUTHCOM Combatant Commander and senior staff on all aspects related to procurement and contracting planning and operations.
• Incumbent is delegated responsibility for all procurement planning, operations, and procurement assessment functions.
• The contractual efforts include coordinating procurement and award documents with higher headquarters contracting offices, various governmental organizations outside of the Department.
• Typical functions include the management, coordination, and monitoring of contracts and planning, evaluating, and maintaining technical surveillance over government operations required to support the program goals and objectives of assigned actions.
• Incumbent participates in operational planning with top management and key operating officials both inside the USSOUTHCOM headquarters.
• Develops and evaluates the development of performance criteria and requirements into sound/sufficient Performance Work Statements (PWS) and /or task order justifications for contractors to perform.
• Coordinates and works with subordinate organization f to ensure organizational objectives and information technology architecture requirements are reflected in the final contractual documents.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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