Procurement Coordinator (Systems/Gpc) Title 5

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, IL

26d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the IL USPFO, National Guard. The Procurement Coordinator (Systems/GPC) serves as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program Coordinator and Procurement Systems Analyst, providing customer support for procurement business systems. The role assists customers, contracting and acquisition personnel, and others with announcements and routine troubleshooting, helps identify training needs and gaps, and supports the use of existing training materials. The coordinator also assists with complex or customized reports and briefings.

The position provides technical direction and procurement guidance on GPC regulations, policy, and the use and expenditure of public funds. It monitors GPC use, analyzes program trends, implements approved corrective and preventive measures, evaluates A/BO and CH performance through surveillance reviews, and directs remedial training. Based on review findings, the coordinator may initiate account suspensions or removal from the program and recommend disciplinary actions to the chain of command. The position also audits GPC documentation, tracks mandatory training and records, processes automated reports for data integrity and corrective actions, obtains contract data for reporting and data calls, and ensures compliance with NGB e-Business Standard Operating Procedures.

The incumbent may be required to work compensatory time, overtime, or hours outside the normal schedule and travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty. The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty during preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster, up to 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved. The incumbent must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure upon entry and annually, participate in direct deposit, safeguard sensitive or classified information, and obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

The position is announced at GS-1101-9/11. Applicants must qualify through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience. GS-11 applicants need at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, including relevant policy, program, operational improvement, analytical, communication, or presentation work. GS-09 applicants need at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in relevant technical assistance, regulatory administration, or contract review and resolution work. Areas of consideration are first candidates matching through the Priority Placement Program, then excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the Illinois National Guard. The position is subject to the stated Fair Chance Act conditions and applicable Selective Service registration requirements.

Requirements

• For GS-11: At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in related business, industry, comparable work, or functions.
• For GS-11: Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out programs; and evaluating and recommending operational changes.
• For GS-11: Experience in supervisory, staff, or technical work involving study, analysis, or evaluation leading to improved managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures.
• For GS-11: Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
• For GS-09: At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 furnishing technical information, assistance, and advice concerning facilities, machinery, methods, materials, and production standards.
• For GS-09: Experience developing or administering provisions or regulations concerning matters such as materials allocation.
• For GS-09: Experience coordinating with civilian companies on on-site review results and findings and recommending resolutions to contract deficiencies; may include audit, financial analysis, and recertification.
• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure upon entering the position and annually.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to work compensatory time, overtime, or hours outside the normal duty schedule and travel for temporary duty assignments.
• May be required to perform essential personnel duties in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster.
• Applicants must meet the qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for experience.
• A male applicant born after 12/31/1959 who is required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• Application and resume experience must be described in the applicant’s own words and include dates, position title, and how the experience was gained.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program Coordinator and Procurement Systems Analyst.
• Provide customer support for procurement business systems and assist customers, contracting and acquisition personnel, and others with announcements and routine troubleshooting.
• Help identify procurement business systems training needs and training gaps, and leverage existing training materials.
• Assist with preparing complex or customized reports and briefings.
• Conduct training and monitor GPC use.
• Provide technical direction and general procurement procedures concerning GPC regulations, policy, and expenditure of public funds.
• Analyze the GPC Program to identify unfavorable trends and implement approved corrective and preventive measures.
• Evaluate A/BO and CH performance during surveillance reviews and direct remedial training.
• Initiate account suspensions or removal from the program, and recommend disciplinary actions to the chain of command based on review findings.
• Review and audit GPC documentation for compliance using methods including data mining capabilities and systems.
• Track mandatory GPC training completion and maintain training records.
• Process and interpret scheduled and unscheduled automated reports for data integrity, corrective actions, metric improvements, and management taskers.
• Obtain contract data from systems for statistical reporting and data calls.
• Ensure compliance with NGB e-Business Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• Submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure upon entering the position and annually, and participate in direct deposit.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details on specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed