PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR (SYSTEMS/GPC)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT. This National Guard position is for a PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR (SYSTEMS/GPC), Position Description Number PDT0054P01 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

As a PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR (SYSTEMS/GPC), GS-1101-9/11, you will perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common acquisition methods in support of the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program and procurement business systems. Non-competitive promotion to the next higher grade level is dependent upon 1) satisfactory completion of the training requirements, 2) demonstrated ability to perform the duties at the next higher grade level, 3) fulfillment of all OPM legal and regulatory requirements for promotion, and 4) recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Serves as a Government Purchase Card (GPC) Level 4 Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for the designated Contracting Office. The incumbent is designated to manage the day-to-day operations; implementing and administering the GPC program; assists in establishing local policy and guidance; conducting training and monitoring GPC use; and providing oversight and administration. Responsible for the program providing oversight of Approving/Billing Officials (A/BO's) and Card Holders (CH's accounts that include purchases at and/or below the micro-purchase threshold for supplies, services, and construction, and purchases of supplies and services using existing pre-priced contracts and blanket purchase agreements (BPA's) as well as for payments for training purchases on SF-182's. Serves as the primary liaison between the Servicing Bank, and the designated Contracting Office to answer questions and resolve problems resulting from the use of GPC. Incumbent also serves as point of contact for resolving issues and disputes between CHs, A/BOs, and vendors. Incumbent provides technical direction and general procurement procedures regarding GPC regulations and policy on the use and expenditures of public funds under the GPC program. Coordinates with NGB as well as other Level 4 A/OPCs concerning the GPC program guidance and policies to establish consistent practices. Provides policy interpretation to all program participants with assistance from legal as required. 2. Conducts surveillance of A/BOs and CHs accounts through the use of the Data Mining Oversight and Surveillance System to ensure compliance with Public Law and policy. Evaluates A/BOs and CHs performance during surveillance reviews, directs remedial training as necessary, initiates account suspensions, removal from program, and recommends disciplinary actions to chain of command based on findings. Reviews/Audits GPC documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures using various methods to include data mining capabilities and systems. Responsible to ensure cardholders are following purchase guidelines and have funding available. Oversees the proper use of the required sources of supply. Verifies that proper supporting documentation is maintained IAW policy. 3. Organize and provide training locally and/or remotely to GPC stakeholders for the GPC program as well as expanded authority training. Coordinates with Resource Managers, Financial Personnel, Logisticians, and other GPC Stakeholders as require to provide additional training and guidance in relation to the GPC Program. Majority of training is in-person for A/BOs and CHs covering Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Green Procurement, ethics, fiscal law, simplified acquisition procedures, and expanded authority card training. Tracks completion of all mandatory GPC training requirements and maintains training records. 4. System Operations: Serves as functional systems administrator for the supported acquisition organization(s)' access to Federal, DoD, and Army/Air procurement business systems, which requires knowledge of procurement policies and procedures. Plans, manages and executes automated procurement systems. Resolves routine functional/technical system problems. Responsible for tracking/processing user access in acquisition systems and providing the appropriate system permissions. Follows established guidelines and standard methods and operating procedures. Prepares routine reports, and informational briefings. Assists with preparation of complex/custom reports and briefings. 5. Data Management: Attends trainings and meetings, surveys supported acquisition team activities to gather data and responds to higher agency requests as required. Prepares routine reports and responds to taskers/queries. Drafts and submits for review justifications and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment. Processes and interprets automated scheduled/unscheduled reports for data integrity, corrective actions, metric improvements or management taskers. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 3. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 4. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually 5. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1). 6. Wear of the military uniform is prohibited while in technician status. 7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. 8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.