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Summary You will serve as a Procurement Analyst in the Regional Contracts Department, Procurement Performance Management Assessment Program (PPMAP) Division of NAVSUP FLC SD GF. Responsibilities You will participate in assigned Procurement Performance Management Assessment Program (PPMAP) Reviews of Naval Field Contracting Activities (NFCAs) in the assigned region. You will review appropriate contract type and pricing provisions, source selection, acquisition method, documentation, clarity of contract terms, compliance with regulations, and other specialized items. You will advise management within the region on matters pertaining to contracting policies and procedures. You will have knowledge of the Government-Wide Purchase Card program, regulations, laws, policies and procedures in order to resolve problems and assist customers. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must have one year of Procurement Analyst specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. You utilize a knowledge of pre-award and post-award federal acquisition/contracting policies and procedures to analyze the quality and effectiveness of contracting operations. You have experience conducting research on acquisition processes to identify irregularities, discrepancies or systemic problems and recommend solutions for correction. You also have experience utilizing a knowledge of Government Purchase Card Programs in order to resolve customer issues. Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) Determining method of solicitation (Market Research); 2) Making Open Market Purchases (Solicit quotes); 3) Evaluating quotes/negotiating various issues with contractors such as price, transportation, delivery date, discounts, and method of shipment; and 4) Ensuring award is in accordance with all applicable procurement laws and regulations, including competition, sole source, small business rules, labor laws and wage determinations, preference for government sources of supply. Applicant must meet the following Department of Defense qualification requirements for 1102 contracting positions: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/DoD_Qualification_Standard_For_GS-1102.pdf And the title 10 requirements found here: http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section1724&num=0&edition=prelim Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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. Education Applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement of the Department of Defense Qualification Standard for Contracting Positions: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirement listed above applies only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD 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. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent) 1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585.