Summary

The position serves as a senior Procurement Analyst responsible for developing, interpreting and implementing acquisition guidance, compliance and oversight, acquisition systems, reporting and data management, FAC-C Program and Warrant Management in the A/E Construction Contracting Policy Service, Office of Facilities Acquisition, Office of Construction & Facilities Management, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC.

Duties

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Responsible for providing expert acquisition advice, guidance, insight and direction to all

levels of administrative and technical management in matters related to acquisition policy, procedures

and documentation in accordance with Handbook, standard operating procedures, Federal Acquisition

Regulation, General Service Acquisition Regulation, and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a senior subject-matter expert on federal acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures, providing authoritative guidance to contracting staff, program offices, and leadership.
• Review high-visibility, high-dollar, or sensitive contract actions for regulatory compliance, adequacy, and risk mitigation, providing recommendations or required corrective actions
• Lead the development, review, and implementation of acquisition policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to strengthen procurement governance and oversight.
• Respond to data calls from higher authority and other sources by collecting, analyzing, and providing well researched information to ensure accurate and timely responses that support informed decision making processes.
• Lead or participate in internal reviews, audits, and procurement management assessments; coordinate responses to external audits (e.g., OIG, GAO) and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
• Develop and deliver training, briefings, and instructional materials to enhance workforce knowledge of acquisition policy, best practices, regulatory changes, and process improvements.
• Advise Contracting Officers and program stakeholders on acquisition planning, market research, competition strategies, contract types, and source selection methodologies.
• Interpret, analyze, and apply complex acquisition statutes, the FAR, agency supplements, and procurement policy to ensure compliance and promote sound business practices.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of acquisition strategies, contract actions, procurement forecasts, and business processes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders including legal counsel, program management, finance, and oversight bodies to resolve complex acquisition issues.
• Assist with identifying, researching, quantifying and resolving problems of concern to the contracting offices that support assigned programs.
• Evaluate procurement performance metrics, prepare reports for senior leadership, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and mission support.
• Manage workforce certifications, including validating training requirements, maintaining certification records, advising staff on certification pathways, and ensuring compliance with agency and FAI standards.
• Lead or support special projects, working groups, and enterprise-level initiatives aimed at improving procurement operations, standardization, and strategic acquisition outcomes.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08;00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Procurement Analyst/

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Required

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/26/2026.

To qualify, applicants must meet the certification, experience, and educational requirements listed in (A) and (B) below. Applicants may also qualify for this position if they meet the exception requirements described in (C) or the Waiver requirements listed in (D) below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience is defined as experience developing, interpreting, or applying acquisition policies, guidance, or procedures within an organization. This experience must demonstrate the ability to support acquisition activities and must include at least three (3) of the five (5) statements below:
  
  
  • Analyzing acquisition regulations, policies, or proposed legislative or regulatory changes (e.g., FAR, agency supplements, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) initiatives) and providing recommendations on their impact to programs or operations;
  • Assisting in the development of acquisition guidance, procedures, or training materials to support implementation of or compliance with acquisition policies;
  • Supporting or advising program officials on acquisition matters or participating in meetings, working groups, or coordination of efforts related to acquisition activities;
  • Assisting in assessing acquisition programs for compliance with policies and procedures, identifying deficiencies, and supporting corrective action activities;
  • Applying or supporting risk management principles in the acquisition process, including documenting risks associated with supply chains or internal controls.

Evidence of this specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of like duties performed in positions held on your resume. You will also need to provide work experience information such as hours per week, full-time/part-time status, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the required grade level.

Individual Occupational Requirements for Contracting Series, 1102 Basic Requirements for GS-14 and Above

A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-14 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

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B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.

D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.

Certification Requirements: In accordance with the mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency, employees appointed to this position must possess either one of the following certifications, which must be submitted with your application. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) contracting certification OR, Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1. Analyzing and interpreting procurement regulations, policies, and procedures;

2. Identifying procurement process issues and recommending solutions; and

3. Providing guidance to the acquisition staff or management on matters related to procurement processes and procedures.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from the selected area.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.