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Location of position: Office of Government-Wide Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, 1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
This is not a virtual position. Selected candidate will be expected to report to 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC
Learn more about this agency10/15/2018 to 10/29/2018
$96,970 - $148,967 per year
GS 13 - 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel may be authorized to attend training and/or conferences.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
1800646RRMP
513836500
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee Nationwide • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
As a Procurement Analyst, you will be responsible for performing assignments and projects related to strategic planning, research, communications, performance measurement, and policy development for the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and other acquisition related directives. You will be providing guidance and assistance to GSA service and regional staff regarding acquisition policy interpretation and implementation, and will be recognized as an authority in assigned program areas, with emphasis on business and acquisition policy matters.
The Office of Acquisition Policy is responsible for developing acquisition policy and an informed and engaged workforce to help agencies deliver high value acquisition mission solutions. The office is primarily responsible for overseeing GSA-wide acquisition matters, including: GSA acquisition policy development and maintenance, compliance with laws, regulations and policies, taking action against troubled contractors, when necessary, development and execution of strategies to strengthen the GSA Acquisition Workforce.
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 area, as needed
As a Procurement Analyst, you will perform the following duties:
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
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.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $96,970.00 per year. The GS-14 salary range starts $114,590.00 per year
You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below:
Specialized experience for the GS-13 is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for the GS-13 is contracting procurement experience and must have included: interpreting laws, regulations, principles and policies to generate new procurement concepts; and providing expert technical leadership, staff coordination and consultation in a functional area of procurement. Specialized experience for the GS-14 is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for the GS-14 is experience in contracting or related positions and must have included: providing leadership and professional expertise in the interpretation and execution of contracting laws, regulations and policies; providing acquisition management oversight and professional guidance and assistance; and developing, recommending, and implementing changes to contracting policies and procedures.
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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Bargaining Unit status: Not Applicable
If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
Contracting Documentation: Submit A or B:
(A) Mandatory contracting training - submit a or b below:
(a) GSA’s Mandatory Training Requirements which can be met by one of the following: Completion of Training listed in Level I & II of FAC-C Course Requirements (use the link to view specific courses); or if you have a FAC-C Level II or III, or a DAWIA level II or III certification, your training is fully qualifying for GSA's Mandatory Training requirement. If your certification is over 2 years old, 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points are required to maintain certification.
(b) list of completed courses including: official course title, course number, training provider, training hours completed, and the date completed
(B) Proof of contracting certification - submit the following:
(a) FAC-C or DAWIA Level II or higher certification (copy of certificate)
If certification is over 2 years old, also submit (b) or (c) below:
(b) Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) history identifying the completion of 80 CLPs every two years. The 80 CLPs every two years must be from the issuance date of certification to current period.
(c) If you are a FAITAS member, you may submit your Continuous Learning Achievement Certificate from FAITAS. On your "My Continuous Learning" page, click on the "approved" link under Achievement Status to print a copy of your most recent certificate.
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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