Procurement Analyst in United States

Summary As a Senior Procurement Analyst you will conduct comprehensive procurement reviews, analyses, and evaluation to develop procurement policies and strategies, plans, and techniques affecting the national Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) program. Location of position: General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Services (FAS),Office of the Deputy FAS Commissioner, MAS, Solicitation Managment Ofc. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities Responsible for supporting the MAS program by collaborating with multiple stakeholders such as the MAS Program Management Office (PMO), Office of Policy & Compliance (OPC), Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP), GSA IT, CASE, the MAS solicitation management team, the MAS training team and MAS acquisition centers currently managing the MAS Program. Supports acquisition operations within the MAS program by conducting comprehensive procurement reviews, analyses, and evaluation to provide ongoing content management for various guides, templates, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) documents, online content, training videos and podcasts. Identifies practices and procedures which deviate from prescribed acquisition policies and statutory requirements; recommends corrective action and monitors progress in implementation of the corrective action. Provides advice and assistance to FAS organizations on MAS acquisition policy matters to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies; and guidance to ensure that operating practices are consistent across FAS. Makes recommendations regarding the structure and content of the MAS Solicitation. Analyzes, develops, evaluates, and advises on new concepts and developments, methods and procedures to improve the operational effectiveness of MAS acquisition centers in fulfilling assigned responsibilities. Represents the agency at senior level management and policy meetings, working groups, and committees and speaks on behalf of the organization with other key officials in the agency, other Federal Agencies, and private industry. The position serves as an advisor to the MAS Solicitation Contracting Officer and senior level managers on program issues and provides innovative concepts for approval that may result in intensive legislative interest on initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level). Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-14 salary range starts at $122,198 per year. You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below: 1. All of a, b, and c below: (a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. (b) At least 4years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and (c) Completion of 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. 2. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position. However, to be promoted you will have to meet Option 1 or 3. 3. Waiver: GSA’s senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above. Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist. Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience reviewing, analyzing or implementing relevant guidance to manage or improve acquisition operations related to the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) program. Such experience must have included reviewing MAS-related policy for the purpose of developing a comprehensive implementation plan for the policy. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Education Note: 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 Bargaining Unit Status: – This position is eligible for the bargaining unit Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting areas needed. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.