Summary

About the Position: This position is that of an analyst for the Procurement Department's Compliance branch located at the Mark Center Building in Alexandria, VA. The Mark Center is the new location for the Washington Headquarters Services of the United States Department of Defense and a number of other DoD agencies.

Duties

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• Identify, develop, write and deliver all required internal training specific to the needs of the DoWEA procurement and requirements workforce.
• Maintain technical proficiency by keeping current with FAR, DFARS, and DPCAP regulations and policies.
• Utilize contract writing systems.
• Perform contract file reviews.
• Provide expertise and interpretive guidance for all procurement operations.
• Develop and update appropriate procurement policies.
• Analyze and interpret relevant data to identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position is subject to the statutory requirements of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Professional Certificate.
• The incumbent must fully comply with the provisions of the DoDD 5500.07 Standards of Conduct, DoD 5500.07-R The Join Ethics Regulation (JER).
• The Incumbent must fully comply with the 5 CFR 2635 Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and 5 CFR 3601 Supplemental Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Department of Defense.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings ,weekends and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

This position has a positive education requirement based on the occupational series under which you are applying. Education above the high school level must have been completed in a U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must meet one of the below requirements in order to meet the Basic Education Requirement for this position.

Basic Education Requirement for Contract Specialist:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

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Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes writing contract file reviews; developing and delivering training specific to a procurement workforce; and creating guidance for procurement procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service, GS-11.

GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes writing contract file reviews; developing training specific to a procurement workforce; creating guidance for procurement procedures; and negotiating Government and/or Contracture procurement actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service, GS-12.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12/13, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• GS-12 salary range: $102,415.00 - $133,142.00
• GS-13 salary range: $121,785.00 - $158,322.00
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-13 level. If not selected at the full performance level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

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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.

Benefits

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