Procurement Analyst

Full Job Description

The Assistant Secretary of War for Acquisition (ASW(A)) is responsible for advising the Secretary of War and the USW(A&S) on matters relating to acquisition and the integration and protection of technology that enable capability for the warfighter.

The ASW(A) is responsible for Department policies and procedures governing the Department's procurement and acquisition process.

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirement: Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. All applicants must provide a copy of your transcripts.

Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification.

Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000.

Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000, are exempt from meeting this requirement.

Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).

You may qualify at the NH-III (GS-12) level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-II (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; reviewing and evaluating proposed FAR and DFARS policy changes and suggesting revisions for policy compliance; and developing new or refining existing procurement policies and regulations.

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; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume.

If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission..

A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.

This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin.

It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters.

Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible".

Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Major Duties:

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur.

There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 of title 5, U.S. Code.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serving as the specialist and advisor on DoW contracting regulations, policies, and associated procedures as well as assigned areas of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) System.

Leading development of changes to the FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DFARS Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) to implement statutes and strategic objectives.

Analyzing relevant proposed legislation affecting acquisition policies and regulations and developing the DoW position on proposed legislation.

Consulting with senior management levels in the Office of Management and Budget and other Federal Agencies to achieve more uniform and effective acquisition policies and regulations throughout the Federal Government.