Procurement Analyst

Joint Activities • Miami, FL

26d • 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 a Senior Procurement Analyst responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and for the initiation, development, and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and controls. Analyzes internal and external audit reports, statutes, regulations, and other pertinent material in order to develop, modify or supplement command and contractual guidance and procedures. Periodically analyzes established procedures to determine need for changes or improvements, as well as the preparation and coordination of implementing directives concerning acquisition operations and management policies. Communicates with high-ranking officials from DoD and other agencies as well as professional societies and representatives of various requiring activities, regarding policies and procedures applicable to acquisitions. Writes opinions on contracting issues and efforts; creates information papers and other documents related to contracting and contracting needs. Performs duties in a teaming environment responsible for providing technical advice and assistance to the technical, contracting personnel, and all customers serviced by the Branch. Responsible for notifying the command of JRVB submittal requirements via task manager tool (TMT), briefings, and training events. Continuously conducts surveillance of the Command acquisition programs and contracts by monitoring the data or proposed procurements for acquisition method coding, for standards of responsibility, and history of the item(s) being purchased. Collects, analyzes and evaluates data pertaining to specific areas of contracts and contract administration to keep the command advised of potential controversial effects and to coordinate with legal counsel. Analyzes information on proposed acquisitions, determining whether further action, coordination/persuasion, or coordination with of contracting activities is warranted. Meets routinely with support acquisition offices to discuss short term and long term acquisition requirements and to develop plans on how the offices will meet command requirements. Produces periodic and recurring reports in detail. In accordance with command guidance, conducts the annual reports and presents findings to the Senior Review Panel (SRP).

Requirements

• US Citizens
• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• At least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
• Specialized experience: experience (1) analyzing government contracting matters to develop and recommend acquisition policies, procedures, and guidance; (2) conducting surveillance of acquisition programs and reviewing procurement packages for completeness, sufficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations; AND (3) serving as a liaison between a program office and contracting activities to assist in validating and processing contract requirements.
• 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).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration (Male applicants born after December 31, 1959).

Nice To Haves

• Selectee must meet position requirements for the advanced Career Field Contracting Certification within 24 months of entrance on duty. The certification completion timeframe may change from 24 months to 48 months upon approval of the DoDI 5000.66, change 3.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Senior Procurement Analyst responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and for the initiation, development, and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and controls.
• Analyzes internal and external audit reports, statutes, regulations, and other pertinent material in order to develop, modify or supplement command and contractual guidance and procedures.
• Periodically analyzes established procedures to determine need for changes or improvements, as well as the preparation and coordination of implementing directives concerning acquisition operations and management policies.
• Communicates with high-ranking officials from DoD and other agencies as well as professional societies and representatives of various requiring activities, regarding policies and procedures applicable to acquisitions.
• Writes opinions on contracting issues and efforts; creates information papers and other documents related to contracting and contracting needs.
• Performs duties in a teaming environment responsible for providing technical advice and assistance to the technical, contracting personnel, and all customers serviced by the Branch.
• Responsible for notifying the command of JRVB submittal requirements via task manager tool (TMT), briefings, and training events.
• Continuously conducts surveillance of the Command acquisition programs and contracts by monitoring the data or proposed procurements for acquisition method coding, for standards of responsibility, and history of the item(s) being purchased.
• Collects, analyzes and evaluates data pertaining to specific areas of contracts and contract administration to keep the command advised of potential controversial effects and to coordinate with legal counsel.
• Analyzes information on proposed acquisitions, determining whether further action, coordination/persuasion, or coordination with of contracting activities is warranted.
• Meets routinely with support acquisition offices to discuss short term and long term acquisition requirements and to develop plans on how the offices will meet command requirements.
• Produces periodic and recurring reports in detail.
• Conducts the annual reports and presents findings to the Senior Review Panel (SRP).

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.
• 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: Mid Level