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Supervisor Procurement Analyst

Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction
VA Acquisition Academy

Summary

In this role, you will help The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by being delegated complete authority to oversee all planning and direction for a VA wide acquisition workforce training program. You will use in-depth knowledge and experience in acquisition management in Government, industry, and/or commercial sector positions to produce technical and administrative supervision to a unit of GS-14s, and other grades of lower levels for OALC. You will report to the Vice Chancellor.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CCLQ-13105394-27-ZAS
Control number
892277400

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Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.

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Duties

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The Selectee is delegated complete authority to oversee all planning and direction for a VA wide acquisition workforce training program-such as certification, technical, credential, or continuous learning-that also serves other Federal agencies.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Analyze acquisition regulations, policies, case law, etc., in conjunction with existing course materials VA Acquisition Academy (VAAA)-developed and vendor-provided, to ensure course materials provide accurate guidance to the acquisition workforce, represent best practices, and include the latest acquisition policy changes/updates.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of Federal and VA procurement regulations and policies and use current instructional systems design technology to provide expert guidance to the acquisition workforce through facilitating and instructing courses on an array of acquisition topics
  • Perform comprehensive analysis relative to curriculum development, course content and instructor effectiveness utilizing course management evaluation tools to ensure quality assurance in accordance with VAAA and school standard
  • Evaluating all aspects of the program, including administrative policies and procedures, curricula, instructional methods and techniques, adequacy and utilization of training aids and devices, facilities, equipment, testing, and student counseling.
  • Approve work plans to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; - Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty of work and capabilities of employees; - Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates assuring reasonable equity (among units, groups, teams, projects, etc.) of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinates or assuring comparable equity in the assessment by subordinates of the adequacy of contractor capabilities or of contractor completed work
  • Give advice, counsel, or instructions to employees on work and administrative matters;
    • Makes selections for subordinate nonsupervisory positions and recommends selections of GS-14 and GS-13 positions to VAAA senior leaders for approval;
    • Hears and resolves complaints, refers group grievances and serious, unresolved complaints to a higher level;
    • Effect minor disciplinary measures and recommend action for more serious cases;
    • Identifies and arranges for developmental and training needs which includes making decisions on non-routine, costly, or controversial training needs and training requests related to employees of the unit;
    • Approving expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel;
    • Recommending awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and changes in position classification, subject to approval by higher level officials, supervisors, or others;
    • The incumbent carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and program activities


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed: Available
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisor Procurement Analyst/PD00485A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.


As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/16/2026.

The Individual Occupational Requirement required for the 1102 Occupational Series GS-13 and Above is as follows:

A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

AND

B. A 4-year course of study 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.

OR,

C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade



Addition to the Individual Occupation Requirements list above, you must also meet Specialized Experience for the GS-14 level of this position: Applicants must have one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform comprehensive analysis of acquisition regulations, policies, processes, etc., to provide input to and develop agency-level acquisition curricula and programs, develop course material (student and instructor), and provide guidance to the acquisition workforce on a variety of procurement-related subjects.
  • Monitor and provide analysis of course participants' progress and attainment of acquisition knowledge as specified by the course objectives; observe classes; and provide feedback to instructors and leadership.
  • Directs the development and sustainment of training program
  • Ensures that policies and priorities are being followed (policies include acquisition regulations and policies; workforce development laws, regulations, and policies; and human resource policies and regulations)
  • Approve work plans to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.


The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications:
  • Independently directs and administers all aspects of the training program, including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring training requirements are met for 100% of assigned employees and organizational deadlines are achieved.
  • Independently manages training program budgets, contract development and administration, and project schedules, ensuring resources are executed within allocated funding, contractual requirements are met, and program milestones are achieved on time to support organizational training objectives.
  • Demonstrated Evaluation of all aspects of the program, including administrative policies and procedures, curricula, instructional methods and techniques, qualifications of staff and faculty, adequacy and utilization of training aids and devices, facilities, equipment, testing, and student counseling.
  • Developing innovative and effective methods for training program improvements
  • Training program execution management by reviewing subordinates' plans for adherence to overall program objectives and integration across the entire program

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act


Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.


This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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 qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position:

  • Accountability
  • Communication
  • Contracting/Procurement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Decisiveness
  • Education and Training
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Managing Human Resources
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Resilience


USA Hire Assessments include a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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; religions; 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.

Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.

Agency contact information

Zachery Shippell
Phone
989-497-2500 X13053
Email
Zachery.Shippell@va.gov
Address
Office of Acquisition and Logistics
7485 New Horizon Way
Fredrick, MD 21703
US

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