Procurement Analyst

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The Procurement Analyst works under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief, Contracting Division, who assigns work by general objectives and priorities and provides assistance on new or unusual assignments.

The incumbent performs acquisition-related program management, contractual reviews, reporting, monitoring, and analysis, and prepares pre- and post-award documentation for contracts and Other Transactions. The position includes reviewing and auditing actions, conducting research and training, and ensuring or verifying compliance with regulatory requirements. The analyst serves as a quality assurance and compliance reviewer for completed contractual packages; manages contract closeouts and Customer Performance Reporting System (CPARS) tracking and administration; and serves as functional and operational manager and Systems Administrator for the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), and Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS). The incumbent also assists with hardware and software problems, supports employees using these systems, and trains new employees.

This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. The selectee must meet Contracting Certification position requirements within 36 months of entering on duty and must submit the required financial disclosure report. A one-year probationary period is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution, unless the stated DoD civilian or military service exemption applies.
• One year of specialized experience performing contracting and procurement work, such as administering acquisition of supplies, services, and construction contracts; developing and recommending acquisition approaches and determining contract types; and applying knowledge of contracting processes, policies, procedures, contracting data, procurement systems, and acquisition resources to acquisition-related initiatives.
• Specialized experience must be gained through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Meet Contracting Certification position requirements within 36 months of entering on duty.
• Submit the required financial disclosure report.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Perform acquisition-related program management, contractual reviews, reporting, monitoring, and analysis.
• Prepare pre- and post-award documentation for contracts and Other Transactions.
• Review and audit actions, conduct research and training, and verify that actions meet regulatory requirements.
• Review completed contractual packages as the quality assurance and compliance reviewer.
• Manage and conduct contract closeouts.
• Track Customer Performance Reporting System (CPARS) activity and administer the system for the Division.
• Serve as functional and operational manager and Systems Administrator for ACWS, PIEE, and CEFMS.
• Assist in resolving hardware and software problems.
• Assist employees with system problems and train new employees on system use.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the Government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

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