Procurement Analyst

Joint Activities • Miami, FL

31d • 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. 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

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must 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.
• Must comply with Exceptional Family Member Program requirements.
• Must satisfy the requirements of DODI 1400.25 V1230.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a drug testing position, subject to pre-employment screening and random testing.
• A background investigation and credit check are required.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution OR Exemption for current DoD civilian employees or military members who occupied similar positions before September 30, 2000.
• One year of specialized experience serving as a senior procurement advisor, developing and executing Command-level procurement strategies, and providing technical guidance and training to junior procurement specialists and CORs.
• 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).
• Must have at least four years of experience in contracting.

Nice To Haves

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• 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.

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.
• Coordinates procurement and award documents with higher headquarters contracting offices and various governmental organizations outside of the Department.
• Manages, coordinates, and monitors contracts and planning.
• Evaluates and maintains technical surveillance over government operations required to support program goals and objectives.
• Participates in operational planning with top management and key operating officials.
• Develops and evaluates performance criteria and requirements into sound/sufficient Performance Work Statements (PWS) and/or task order justifications for contractors.
• Coordinates with subordinate organizations to ensure organizational objectives and information technology architecture requirements are reflected in final contractual documents.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior procurement specialists and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) to resolve deficiencies and ensure mission objectives are met.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Federal employee benefits
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

What This Job Offers

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