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Procurement Analyst

Employer
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
Location
Mobile, AL, United States
Salary
$82,830 - $107,680 per year

Job Details

Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Level IV Activity/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for Mobile District. Incumbent has primary functional responsibility of the GPC program. The incumbent is designated to manage the day-to-day operations; implementing and administering the GPC program; establishing policy and guidance; conducting training and monitoring GPC use; and providing oversight and administration.
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Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
06/08/2023 to 06/29/2023

Salary
$82,830 - $107,680 per year

Pay scale & grade
GS 12

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
  • Mobile, AL
  • Remote job
    No


  • Telework eligible
    Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

    Travel Required
    25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

    Relocation expenses reimbursed
    Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

    Appointment type
    Permanent -

    Work schedule
    Full-time -

    Service
    Competitive

    Promotion potential
    None

    Job family (Series)
    1102 Contracting

    Supervisory status
    No

    Security clearance
    Not Required

    Drug test
    No

    Position sensitivity and risk
    Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

    Trust determination process
    Suitability/Fitness

    Announcement number
    SCGU3634939002

    Control number
    730261200

    This job is open to

    Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
    Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

    Federal employees - Competitive service
    Current or former competitive service federal employees.

    Land & base management
    Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

    Military spouses

    Veterans

    Clarification from the agency
    See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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    Duties
  • Serves as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Alternate Activity/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) to administer and monitor the Mobile District GPC program.
  • The incumbent is designated to manage the day-to-day operations; implementing and administering the GPC program; establishing policy and guidance; conducting training and monitoring GPC use; and providing oversight and administration.
  • Identifies unfavorable trends based on analysis of the GPC Program and implements approved corrective and preventive measures to improve performance and accountability.
  • Incorporates GPC policies and procedures into local training materials, and coordinates/conducts GPC training.
  • Incumbent also serves as point of contact for resolving issues and disputes between cardholders, approving officials, and vendors.
  • Drafts informational material to inform, clarify, and explain regulatory and policy changes and to note recurring errors observed during contract reviews.
  • Conducts comprehensive review of contracting work products that include but are not limited to acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, request for proposals, and price negotiation memorandum.
  • Ensures that acquisitions reflect the application of good business judgement.
  • Prepares documentation and recommends removal of card or other appropriate action if necessary.
  • Through analysis of program policies and procedures, develops and submits for approval, new plans, upgraded policies and procedures, and formulates guidelines regarding the Credit Card Program locally and regionally.


  • Requirements

    Conditions of Employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Candidates must meet the position requirements for certification in the Contracting Acquisition Career Field.
  • This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
  • TDY may be required up to 25% of the time.


  • Qualifications

    This position is telework eligible. The Mobile District's current telework policy allows regular and recurring telework up to three days per week, subject to supervisor approval and any relevant limitations established by District leadership. Options for greater amounts of telework are available subject to Division Chief/District Commander approval.

    Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


  • 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

    Basic Requirement for 1102 Series, Procurement Analyst:

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

    Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Experience in reviewing and analyzing completed or proposed procurement actions, 2.) act as system administrator for a variety of contracting systems, 3.) developing guidance from new acquisition regulations and policy changes, 4.) Utilizes a high level of written and oral communication, and analytical skills to support contract document preparation, editing, and review, and/or 5.) Provides oversight and administration of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

    Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

    You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Activity Program Coordinator for Purchase Card
  • Computer Skills
  • Procurement Analysis
  • Writing


  • Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

    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

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • 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.
  • This is a(n) 14 Career Field (CF) position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only)
  • Advanced Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal employees only)
  • Permanent change of station Entitlement (PCS)
  • Relocation/Recruitment Incentives.


  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
    Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

    You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits

    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
    The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.

    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

    1. Your resume:
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

  • 2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.
  • Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).
  • This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
  • NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

    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.

    Company

    Did you know?

    DoDEA operates 160 schools in 8 Districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, and 2 territories across 10 time zones.

    There are nearly 900,000 military connected children of all ages worldwide, of which more than 66,000 are enrolled in DoDEA schools and served by more than 8,000 educators. 

    All schools within DoDEA are fully accredited by U.S. accreditation agencies.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    571-372-0814
    Location
    4800 Mark Center Drive
    Alexandria
    VA
    22350-1401
    United States

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