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MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT
Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Position Description Title/PD#: Procurement Analyst (Small Business Specialist) PD# 05025A/05026A
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework Eligible: Yes
Virtual Position: No
Position requires filing a Financial Disclosure report: Yes
The Department of Veterans Affairs requires employees in this position to file a financial disclosure report.
This recruitment is for one position with the Service Area office (SAO) East, network Contracting Office (NCO) 5 located in: Perry Point MD, Baltimore MD, Linthicum MD, Washington DC, Martinsburg WV, Huntington WV, Clarksburg WV or Beckley WV. Duty locations are dependent upon space availability and supervisory approval. Vacancies can be filled at any of the duty locations listed. Indicate which duty location (s) you are interested in on your application.
Promotion potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
Who May Apply:
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Learn more about this agency09/26/2017 to 10/17/2017
$60,210 - $103,639 per year
GS 11 - 12
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Occasional travel - 1 to 5 nights per month
No
Agency Employees Only
Full-time - Full Time
12
No
SAOE5-JB-17-VO2013827BU
480186100
Procurement Analyst (Small Business Specialist) PD# 05025A/05026A
Develops and encourages opportunities for small business concerns within the various socioeconomic programs by providing information regarding means for doing business with the Federal Government, including assistance available from Federal agencies. Advise potential suppliers on procedures concerning formal advertising and negotiated acquisitions. Establish and maintain a robust Small Business Outreach program that allows for coordination and participation in Government-Industry conferences, regional, state and local small business events, and inter-agency small business activities. Makes recommendations in accordance with agency procedures as to whether a particular acquisition should be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.5 as a small business set-aside, under FAR Subpart 19.8 as a Section 8(a) award, under FAR Subpart 19.13 as a HUBZ one set-aside, or in accordance with P.L. 109-461 as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside. Knowledge in all aspects of contracting to properly advise small business concerns on doing business with the Department of Veteran Affairs, as well as advising the Network Contracting Office's staff, customers, and other stakeholders. Perform solicitation and contract reviews and conduct analysis on problem areas. Develop and maintain a method of tracking discrepancies found through solicitation and contract reviews. Prepares recurring reports to monitor and ensure agency goals on the socioeconomic programs are met or exceeded. Responsible for the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) acting as NCO's agency point of contact. Performs other duties as assigned, normally of a related nature.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is sedentary in nature. Typically the employee sits at a desk or table with some walking and standing.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Time-in-grade: Applicants must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-11 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level. For a GS-12 position, you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level.
Basic Requirement:
Must meet the basic requirement of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field OR 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. [Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position].
AND
Specialized Experience:
GS-11: Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Serves as suppliers' and vendors' primary point of contact for the NCO's business opportunities. Conducts small business program training for NCO clients in the VISN and healthcare systems. Develops and encourages opportunities for small business concerns within various socioeconomic programs. Reviews procurement requests to determine whether the procurement can be performed by small business concerns, in accordance with statutory mandates. Develops, monitors, and maintains statistical data bases related to the acquisition process in response to initiatives established by the VA.
OR
3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education. OR-Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-11 level.
OR
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
GS 12: Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-09) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Maintains a current in-depth knowledge of Federal and VA acquisitions regulations, directives, information letters and GAO and/or OHRA cases. Provides technical expertise to contracting officers. Establish and maintain a robust Small Business Outreach program that allows for coordination and participation in Government-Industry conferences, regional, state and local small business events, and inter-agency small business activities. Responsible for the Contactor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), acting as Agency Point of Contact (APOC) for NCO. Represents the VA's small business program at Government-industry conferences, special meetings or other sessions on VA or Federal procurement management programs.
There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.
Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position:
Competency 1 - Knowledge of and ability to interpret Federal procurement regulations, procedures, policies, contracting laws and familiarity with practices of business and industry.
Competency 2 - Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and procedures and contracts to identify contractual opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses and to review procurement requirements and instruments to satisfy small business program objectives.
Competency 3 - Ability to gather and compile data in order to validate information for reports and to perform statistical analysis for trend identification to develop and conduct comprehensive investigative studies for decision making purposes.
Competency 4 - Skill in public speaking and publicity techniques sufficient to plan or conduct conference and/or training sessions. This requires the ability to communicate both orally and in writing with individuals at all organizational levels within and outside the Veterans Administration.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to: responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report attendance and/or degrees from only these schools. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The following documents are required:
Your Résumé (Must include series, grade, step, starting and ending dates of employment, month and year, and hours worked per week, and salary information)
Performance Appraisal - This document is optional for all applicants.
Copy of unofficial transcripts. Must show name of college to determine accreditation. If qualifying based on degree, or for positions requiring a degree, the transcript must show date the degree was conferred. NOTE: Transcripts should state degree conferred, and have a date. If selected, you must provide official transcripts.
Preferred Requirements: FAC link: : www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/contracting-fac-c
GS-13 & above
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report attendance and/or degrees from only these schools. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
You must possess a bachelor's degree conferred or approved by an accredited college or university based on a 4-year course of study. Simply being enrolled and working toward a degree does not meet the qualification standard. NOTE: Transcripts should state degree conferred, and have a date.
Use this checklist to ensure you have included other documents required for your application. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 2013827.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) Tuesday, October 17, 2017 to receive consideration.
1. To begin the process, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier, faster, and provides more information as applications are processed.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of ineligible due to missing forms. Request for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480186100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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