Procurement Analyst (Direct Hire)

at  US Federal Aviation Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

To view the complete OPM qualification standard, please refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PAY BANDS FV-J:

(1) 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; and
(2) 4 years of 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 pay band or grade of the position, and must have provided the knowledge skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position; and
(3) Completion of training for Level I, II or III certification. Training courses reflect a government-wide standard and each level of certification must be met to qualify for the next level. Applicants must document successful completion of core course work or evidence of certification.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS 13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Specialized experience includes: Experience researching, providing advice and guidance on acquisition policies, processes, practices, and procedures.
Employees in 1102 series positions will be considered to have met the basic requirements for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000, if specialized experience requirements are met. This applies to other positions at the same pay band/grade in the FAA or other Federal agencies. To qualify for a position at a higher pay band or grade, he/she must meet the requirements and specialized experience as stated.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following category: alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

EDUCATION

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.

DETERMINING LENGTH OF GENERAL OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE IS DEPENDENT ON THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL OF THIS INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN A FINDING OF INELIGIBLE.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide, Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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DUTIES

The incumbent will lead changes to the Acquisition Management System (AMS) involving the procurement of supplies, services, construction, research and development, and real property for all phases of procurement from planning, source selection, and award through the administration or termination and close out of contracts. Performs legislative and policy research and analysis and prepares draft policy, guidance, forms, and other documentation for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) AMS. Applies innovative thinking to develop and improve FAA acquisition policy and guidance. Incumbent works with other team members to ensure policy and guidance support of FAA’s ability to acquire and maintain all of the products, services, and real property it needs to meet its mission, including complex major air traffic system programs. Manages the content of automated tools and job aids for the acquisition workforce. Develops and provides advice on agency-wide procurement policy and guidance.
Applies experience and expert knowledge involving Federal acquisition of property or services and of the laws and regulation governing procurement to conduct functional activities for projects/programs. The work of this position also requires knowledge of legislation, regulations, methods used in contracting, and best practices when formulating policy that impacts agency-wide contracting practices. The incumbent may evaluate unsolicited vendor proposals submitted to FAA for content, completeness and disposition per AMS requirements.
As the subject matter expert (SME), the incumbent will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, collecting and analyzing data/information; conducting independent research; monitoring developments impacting procurement via regulation and statute; applying policies and procedures; identifying problems; developing and proposing solutions, and working with higher level and lower level professionals in day-to-day operations.
This position requires strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills for collaboration with practitioners and stakeholders in drafting, socializing, refining, and finalizing policy and guidance materials. The incumbent reviews and evaluates proposed changes to policy and guidance suggested or drafted by others and participates on special projects and working groups related to acquisition concerns. Assists in providing policy interpretation and responses to external audits and stakeholder inquiries. Work assigned may cross different functional areas and/or multiple organizations.
Contacts are both internal and external to the organizational unit. Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Works with a manager and other organizational unit employees to share information, provide data and/or written analyses, and discuss the status of assignments. Works with customers and other external parties on both routine and specific matters involving gathering information, explaining policy, and discussing customers’ concerns. Provides expert advice and assistance on AMS policy, and may work with or advise management and program officials on specific policy issues that impact Agency performance or strategic goals. Prepares and presents briefing packages to senior leaders and policy boards.
Performs duties under the minimal direction of a manager and exercises judgment to ensure alignment with Agency and organizational goals and objectives. Work products, conclusions and decisions are reviewed at completion for quality and alignment with the requirements of projects and/or work activities. Work activities impact directly on the objectives of one or more organizational units, major subdivisions, and/or LOB/SO and often has an impact on the objectives of the FAA.