Clarification from the agency

Direct Hiring Authority - More than one selection may be made from this announcement. **This notice remains open through September 30, 2023, first review of candidates is anticipated by April 7th, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Position(s) will be filled by as soon as a successful candidate is identified at any time during the posting dates. Application status notices will not be sent for this Public Notice.

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This position serves as a Procurement Analyst with the Office of Inspector General, Office of the Executive Director, Administrative Operations Division.

This position is located within the U.S. Department of State (State or Department), Office of Inspector General (OIG), which has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). OIG is responsible for conducting and reporting on inspections, evaluations, investigations, audits, and special inquiries involving all overseas and domestic Department, USAGM, and USIBWC programs and operations. OIG has a staff which includes direct hires, a small contingent of Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), and contract employees in domestic and overseas locations in Germany, and Iraq.  The OIG’s overseas operations include more than 260 embassies, diplomatic posts, and international broadcasting installations worldwide.

OIG is currently seeking candidates at all experience levels.  At the GS14 level, candidates will demonstrate advanced acquisition knowledge and experience.  The GS14 position includes supervisory duties. 

The Administrative Operations (AO) Procurement Team serves as a liaison between OIG Program Offices and the Department of State Office of Acquisition Management.  The AO Procurement Team serves as a focal point and support structure to facilitate OIG Program Office acquisition of goods and services. Depending on grade/experience level, duties will vary.  Below is a list of potential duties:

• Supporting the Government Purchase Card program, as either a purchase card holder or program manager. Responsible for micro-purchases of equipment, supplies and services.
• Tracking and reporting on acquisitions in progress, coordinating amongst various parties to include the Budget Office and the Contracting Activity.
• Serving as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for assigned acquisitions. Activities include performing market research, developing independent government cost estimates and work statements, serving on technical evaluation panels, monitoring contractor performance, reviewing deliverables for acceptance and approving invoices.  Assisting OIG Program Office CORs with aspects of the procurement process.
• Advising on acquisition procedures. Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency. 
• Developing resources such as Job Aids or Standard Operating Procedures. Developing and/or delivering outreach and training in the acquisition field. 
• Utilizing multiple automated applications, software, and internet website resources to execute duties. Manipulating data in Microsoft Excel and other software to prepare reports and analysis.
• Coordinating with the OIG Budget Team on contract funding.
• Advising on acquisition strategy to find the most expedient and effective means to procure services.
• Advising on best practices in contract administration.

Conditions of employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• Annual Confidential Financial Disclosure required within first 30 days.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Time-in-Grade requirements apply to current Federal employees.

Qualifications

You are encouraged to apply immediately, as selections can be made at any time under Direct Hiring Authority.  Extensions to the closing date of this Public Notice does not indicate a hiring determination has/has not been made on prior applicants.

Time-In-Grade Requirements:  Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Federal employees are subject to time-in-grade requirements and shall have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade for which you wish to be considered with a  ‘meets expectations’ or higher rating of record on your most recent performance appraisal. Current Federal employees may need to compete by applying to a separate vacancy announcement, if required, you will be notified.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply. For this announcement, applicants will be assessed to determine if they meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the education, specialized experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) or competencies necessary to perform the work of the position.  All applications that meet the required qualifications will be referred to the selecting official in the order in which the applications were received and a candidate may be selected at any time during the open period of this Public Notice.  Notifications of results will not be sent at any time during the open period of this Public Notice or hiring processes.