Procurement Analyst

This vacancy is for a Procurement Analyst in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce.

Provide expert advice and subject matter expertise in developing and implementing policies and procedures for use by procurement and program officials in the establishment of policy guidance necessary to achieve the mission of the Shared Services Procurement Office (SSPO) and procurement goals, to include the implementation, evaluation, and improvement of SSPO contracting policies and programs. As a Procurement Analyst, you will: Be responsible for the evaluation of audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing policies, guides or procedures. Consult with senior-level management at both Bureau and Departmental levels, offering expert advice on policy and procedural matters. Serve as a subject matter expert and authority on contractual actions and phases of a contracting program, including initial planning, requirements definition, development, and testing. Skilled in advising on the acceptability and applicability of contractual matters related to acquisition and procurement programs. Apply expert knowledge of a full range of Federal contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex and/or diversified services and commodities. Develop and implement acquisition policies and/or guidance related to procuring supplies, services, construction, research and development, formal advertising, negotiation procedures, and responses to changes in program strategy or other drivers. Serve as a business advisor to customers; performing planning functions; preparing and soliciting sole source and competitive solicitations; evaluating proposals; and providing technical guidance to management or high-level officials on acquisition or contracting laws, regulations, or directives. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Procurement Analyst ZA-1102-4, FPL: 4 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: Will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: No You must hold either a FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. *NOTE** - Failure to provide transcripts and certifications will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.