This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for leading and advising the Agency in matters associated with Federal and Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition reforms and similar initiatives affecting the acquisition system.
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Serving as an advisor on the acceptability of contractual matters throughout all stages of the procurement process, from acquisition planning to contract closeout. Ensuring all actions maintain compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and processes during the execution of the procurement process. Exploiting organization's e-business systems to support the procurement process. Managing multiple, concurrent projects while identifying and resolving a wide range of complex contractual and procedural problems.
This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12, 2024. As a PROCUREMENT ANALYST at the GS-1102-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Developing and implementing acquisition policies and establishing standardized contracting processes to improve operational efficiency. Providing expert advice to contracting personnel on the interpretation and application of acquisition laws, regulations, and directives. Conducting reviews and analyzing findings to ensure adherence to established contracting policies and procedures. Representing the agency on high-level working groups with representatives from the Department. Developing and delivering training to the contracting community to ensure personnel possess the skills required for effective mission execution. Serving as the lead for an eBusiness capability, responsible for user training and direct problem resolution. Identifying and introducing processes to the contracting community that improve operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making. Analyzing acquisition data and policy matters to prepare reports for leadership and draft official responses to complex issues, proposed legislation, and Congressional inquiries.