Supervisory Procurement Analyst

Defense Finance and Accounting Service • Whitehall, OH

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About The Position

The Supervisory Procurement Analyst serves as a senior acquisition subject matter expert on special projects, such as agency contracting Ombudsman initiatives, and provides technical advice to senior management and contracting officers. The role reviews, interprets, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and acquisition instructions for an assigned area of the agency’s acquisition mission. The incumbent contributes as a subject matter expert to the development and approval of policy and systems through agency special studies and task groups.

The position has complete supervisory authority over a staff of procurement analysts. The incumbent trains and develops subordinates, ensures they perform at high professional levels, and consults with them on the most complex or controversial issues.

Applicants must meet the stated eligibility conditions, including being a U.S. citizen, meeting applicable federal service requirements, and obtaining and maintaining required acquisition certification and security eligibility. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Telework is highly limited and available only rarely on a case-by-case basis when Agency Leadership determines it serves a compelling DoD need. Travel is 1–24%.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment and meet applicable security eligibility requirements; the position may require access to classified information and a secret clearance or higher.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Must have served three months after the latest competitive appointment in Federal service.
• Must obtain and maintain Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification; the selectee must hold Contracting Professional Certification or be eligible to obtain it within 36 months of appointment.
• Must meet continuing learning requirements of 80 Continuous Learning Points every two years under DoDI 5000.66.
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
• Must provide a copy of the highest DAWIA contracting certification currently held; education or certification documentation may also be required.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade (GS-13 for GS-14), applying acquisition regulations, contracting principles, laws, statutes, executive orders, procedures, and policies to pre- and post-award actions; developing acquisition policies, procedures, and instructions; and providing training and advice to analysts on contracting policies, regulations, and directives.
• Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.
• New DFAS employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• A one-year probationary period and/or supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Travel requirement is 1–24%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior acquisition subject matter expert on special projects, such as agency contracting Ombudsman work.
• Provide technical advice to senior management and contracting officers within the agency.
• Review, interpret, develop, and establish policies, procedures, and acquisition instructions for an assigned area of the agency acquisition mission.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to the development and approval of policy and systems as a member of agency special studies or task groups.
• Supervise procurement analysts, including training and developing staff and ensuring they perform at the highest professional levels.
• Consult with responsible subordinates on the most complex or controversial issues.
• Develop policies, procedures, and acquisition instructions related to an organization’s acquisition mission.
• Provide training and advice to other analysts on contracting policies, regulations, and directives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to eligible employees and their families.
• Moving expenses may be paid for some positions.

What This Job Offers

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