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PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS ANALYST

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to review Justification and Approvals, Sole Source Justifications, prepare written documentation for acquisition packages for competitive and noncompetitive Services Acquisitions CAT II - IV procurements in accordance with public law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, DOD, Air Force and Air Education and Training command policies.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/02/2026 to 03/06/2026
Salary
$90,823 to - $118,072 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Randolph AFB, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
9P-AFPC-12899678-161312-FAL
Control number
859398600

Duties

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  • Provides sound technical advice/guidance to organization personnel (program manager, engineers, management officials, etc.) on program requirements for utilizing other than full and open competition and competitive acquisition strategy.
  • Perform a wide range of assignments and training that encompass the requirements and acquisition processes for noncompetitive and competitive PRs.
  • Ensure acquisition justifications for noncompetitive and competitive procurements are in accordance with public law, regulation, and good business practices.
  • Provides competition/commercial items analysis and advisory support to Acquisition Officers for projects which involve various logistics disciplines.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • The incumbent is required to file an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station
  • Employee may be required to work short/no-notice overtime
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
  • This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered under the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
  • (APDP cont) The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Purchasing Level II certification requirements within 24 months of assignment or secure an approved waiver.
  • (ADPD cont) The employee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying a wide range of acquisition and supply management principles, concepts, and methodologies required in performing complex and difficult assignments, operations, and /or procedures and knowledge to analyze and review acquisition data to identify trends, problem areas and plans, and coordinates and implements corrective action.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time in grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of acquisition and supply laws, regulations, functions, policies, procedures, techniques and methods sufficient to provide interpretation of policies and procedures.

2. Knowledge of acquisition functions, operations, procedures, documentation, program requirements, and work methods to review, compile, plan, organize, and research acquisition and supply data, and to prepare or evaluate J&A, SSJ, and UJS documents.

3. Knowledge of distribution and tracking data systems.

4. Skill in identifying factors which inhibit competition/commercial item acquisition and providing assistance in determining effective remedies and solutions.

5. Skill to analyze and review acquisition data (i.e., screening analysis information, issues regarding the data and its availability, market research information, and other pertinent supporting information), to identify trends and problem areas and plan, coordinate, and implement corrective actions.

6. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing


PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12899678.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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