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Summary Who May Apply: Current permanent Federal Civilian Employees, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles, eligible Defense Cyber Excepted Service Employees, eligible Military Spouse applicants, eligible PPP applicants, current Federal VRA Employees, and Eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants (ICTAP) . Responsibilities This is a policy position. Implements and prepares supplements to higher authority policies, regulations and directives. Publishes information material to inform, clarify and explain regulatory and policy changes. Participates in resolving major problems impacting the functional or operational capability of CSD and/or support to other agency elements or other government activities. Reviews, interprets, and assists with the development of policies for the procurement mission. Also, develops guidance procedures and acquisition instructions for the agency procurement mission. Development of policy, guidance material and for providing technical advice to management and contracting officers within the agency. Participates in the development of policy and systems as a member of special studies or task groups within the agency. Participates in resolving major problems impacting the functional or operational capability of CSD and/or support to other agency elements or other government activities. Serves as a Procurement Analyst in the organization and is responsible for the review of contracts and contracting actions for a variety of supplies, services and/or construction contracts. Individually or as a team member develops position papers and oral presentations of findings impacting the various phases of contracting. Conducts training sessions as required on new policies, procedures, or software programs chosen on the basis of need. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements described below: A. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. You may need to send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. Attach a copy of the highest DAWIA certification in contracting which you currently hold. Selectee must have their Contracting Professional Certification (or be eligible for certification within 36 months of appointment) in the DAWIA Contracting Functional Area. Acquisition workforce employees must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. Obtaining certification within the allotted grace period and maintaining CLPs before and after achieving certification are conditions of employment. If certification is not received within 36 months of appointment as defined by DAWIA, and training not completed within the established guidelines, the incumbent might be removed from this position. Additional information may be found at: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics. GS-12 QUALIFICATIONS One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-12: Specialized Experience Is Defined As: Experience using procurement policies and procedures and knowledge of various contract principles, practices, and regulations in order to analyze/evaluate a wide variety of procurement actions. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. The duty station of these positions will be assigned at the time of a job offer, and pay will be set in accordance with the duty station. Any on-site requirements will be determined by the duty station assigned upon selection. Education Education Is Not Substitutable For Specialized Experience At This Grade Level. Additional Information Moving expenses WILL BE PAID. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements. Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need. We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. A one year probationary or trial period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date. This position is EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is 1-24%. This position IS covered by a bargaining unit. Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here) The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.