This position is a GS-1102-14, Procurement Analyst and is part of the Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Acquisition Policy and Innovation (API) Division, Office of Personnel Management (OPM).If selected, you will be responsible for analytical and administrative functions in planning, executing, reviewing and evaluating procurement programs, policies, and procedures for OPM.
Summary
This position is a GS-1102-14, Procurement Analyst and is part of the Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), Acquisition Policy and Innovation (API) Division, Office of Personnel Management (OPM).If selected, you will be responsible for analytical and administrative functions in planning, executing, reviewing and evaluating procurement programs, policies, and procedures for OPM.
Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. You are applying to a resume database. Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained and may be used at any time during the open period of this Public Notice.
THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: This Notice is issued under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit new talent. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
Serve as an action officer responsible for performing research oversight and compliance reviews on cradle-to-grave contracting documentation to ensure high quality and accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and policy.
Assists in the establishment and continued development of specific contracting competencies within OPM to include emphasis on recent Federal Information Technology reforms.
Supports the management of the acquisition training programs for agency procurement and program office personnel.
Successfully supporting these efforts may require working with OPM program office personnel outside of contracting.
Supports additional policy relate duties and functions to ensure the successful performance of the OPO.
Participates in procurement management reviews, to include Contract Review Boards and Integrated Process Teams.
Assembles and analyzes data, prepares reports, publishes and/or briefs final studies.
Assists in administering systems and databases supporting acquisitions, such as SharePoint, PRISM, Federal Procurement Data System ? Next Generation (FPDS-NG), and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit.
if the duty station is finalized outside of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, this position will not be represented by a bargaining unit.
if the duty station is finalized in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, employees in this position will be represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 32.
Qualifications
Basic Requirement: Candidates must meet one of the bullets listed below to satisfy the basic requirement for this position.
All applicants must have a 4-year course of study, from an accredited college or university, 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.
Have continuously occupied a GS-1102 position at the grade 13 (or higher) in the competitive Federal service since January 1, 2000
Were promoted to the GS-1102-13 level without the required education level
Have extensive experience in conducting or overseeing contracting work and demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities sufficient to warrant the senior procurement executive of OPM consider granting a waiver for the education requirement.
Training Requirement: Applicants must have a FAC-C Level III or a DAWIA Level III certification in Contracting.
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic and training requirements listed above, applicants must haveat least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as reviewing solicitation and contract award documentation to assure accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations; executing procurement programs, policies, and procedures; and developing or providing training to procurement officials.
Education
This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.
Additional information
This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to Critical Hiring Need/Severe Shortage of Candidates. Veteran preference and traditional rating/raking of applicants do not apply. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/
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.
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 application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements will be certified for further consideration. The hiring manager may require you to submit a writing sample as part of the consideration process.
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.
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.
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.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available. You must submit a resume and transcripts, before your eligibility can be confirmed.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above to the following email address: OPOAdminOps@opm.gov. (NOTE: PDF format is preferred). Please include in the subject line the position you are applying for and your last name, followed by 23-RGJ-OPO-Splash3. For Example, Procurement Analyst GS-14, Doe, Jane, 23-RGJ-OPO-Splash3.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when your application has been received. This is not an indication as to the completeness of your application; you are responsible for ensuring that you submit a complete application.NOTE: Paper applications will not be accepted.
OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
Next steps
The following process is used if your application is submitted.
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume and transcripts will be reviewed for qualifications.
2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all of the requirements, your resume will be passed to the hiring manager. You may be contacted for an interview.
3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines your suitability for employment, you will be given a final offer. This process may take up to 6 weeks.We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply with the Office of Personnel Management.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available. You must submit a resume and transcripts, before your eligibility can be confirmed.
To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above to the following email address: OPOAdminOps@opm.gov. (NOTE: PDF format is preferred). Please include in the subject line the position you are applying for and your last name, followed by 23-RGJ-OPO-Splash3. For Example, Procurement Analyst GS-14, Doe, Jane, 23-RGJ-OPO-Splash3.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when your application has been received. This is not an indication as to the completeness of your application; you are responsible for ensuring that you submit a complete application.NOTE: Paper applications will not be accepted.
OPM Human Resources
1900 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20415
US
Next steps
The following process is used if your application is submitted.
1. ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume and transcripts will be reviewed for qualifications.
2. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all of the requirements, your resume will be passed to the hiring manager. You may be contacted for an interview.
3. SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
4. FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines your suitability for employment, you will be given a final offer. This process may take up to 6 weeks.We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to apply with the Office of Personnel Management.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
