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Summary The primary purpose of the Procurement Policy Analyst is to improve the full scope of the acquisition process throughout NSF by providing offices with guidance and expert assistance in preparing their requirements Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Acquisition Plans, Evaluation Plans, etc. in order to fashion more effective procurement strategies that result in less risky contract/task order awards, and contribute to the goals of ensuring that NSF receives high quality services. Responsibilities As a Procurement Policy Analyst, GS-1102-13/14 MP, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the lead for acquisition support and provide expert advice and guidance to program offices in conducting market research, developing statements of work, drafting acquisition plan documentation, the selection of appropriate evaluation criteria for source selection and guidance in conducting technical evaluations during the source selection process. Provide technical advice and guidance to program offices and assigned contract specialist or contracting officer to reach an effective and efficient understanding and agreement on the acquisition requirements, strategy, and process. Conduct studies or reviews of specific acquisition issues or problems; defines the problem; acquires all pertinent information; determining alternative courses of action, their compliance with the Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) and NSF procurement policy, and their consequences ; recommending the most desirable alternative(s); and coordinating with affected organizations to ensure issue resolutions. Conduct research, reviews and analyzes issues and contributes to the preparation of briefings and presentations for senior management and contacts outside the NSF on highly complex procurement issues such as: GAO/OIG audit review findings and proposed corrective action plans; acquisition assessment studies and analyses conducted under OMB A-123; responding to Congressional ; and, OMB or other outside review or oversight entities audits or reviews of NSF acquisition processes to ensure that NSF effectively and timely implements proposed corrective action or other activities proposed in response to such reviews/audits. Research, develop, and coordinate Agency procurement initiatives, which are not covered by existing policy, guidance, and regulations for which procedures do not exist. Develop positions on contract management issues under cognizance of the analyst. For issues outside the analyst's responsibility, assure that the subject matter expert is fully advised of the necessary action. Assist in monitoring Agency progress in correcting contract management problems. Audit program performance, including: collaborating with auditing bodies like OIG, OMB, etc. Develop and implement remediation plans based on audit results, and providing internal guidance on contracting, accountability, evaluation/audit, and remediation Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period. Additional Requirements: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade/equivalent. You must meet eligibility & qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date. You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 Level in the federal government in the managing a government purchase card program and procurement and contracting activities. Specialized experience includes: reviewing procurement activities; coordinating purchase card purchases and operations; developing acquisition plans, solicitations, and award documents; providing training on government purchase card usage; researching and analyzing procurement issues; implementing procurement policy; monitoring contract cost and performance, and auditing and program performance, including: collaborating with auditing bodies like OIG, OMB, etc. To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Level in the federal government in the managing a government purchase card program and procurement and contracting activities. Specialized experience includes: reviewing and overseeing procurement activities; coordinating and managing purchase card purchases and operations; developing and leading training on government purchase card usage; researching and analyzing procurement issues; developing acquisition plans, solicitations, and award documents; implementing procurement policy and initiatives; monitoring and evaluating contract costs, activities, purchasing power and performance, and auditing and program performance, including: collaborating with auditing bodies like OIG, OMB, etc. and developing and implementing remediation plans based on audit results. This vacancy will utilize a multiple hurdle assessment process to determine the qualifications of applicants. The first hurdle will consist of applicants completing an occupational questionnaire related to the major duties and competencies of the position. For the second hurdle, applicants who pass the first hurdle will have their resumes reviewed to ensure the required Specialized Experience. Applicant responses will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel for related position competencies against a pre-determined rating schedule. This process will determine the final rating of the applicant for possible referral to the hiring official for hiring consideration. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Ratings will be assigned based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire which will rate the following competencies: Project Management Contracting/Procurement Auditing For the second hurdle, resumes will be reviewed for proof of the following knowledge. Knowledge and experience with at least one aspect of Federal project management processes: examples include interpreting and applying the FAR and other federal, state, tribal, etc. regulations, and developing and interpreting agency procurement policy. Knowledge and experience with at least one aspect of Federal contracting/procurement: examples include managing federal contracts, and preparing requirement packages for contracts and solicitations. Knowledge and experience with at least one aspect of Federal auditing: examples include auditing and program performance, including collaborating with auditing bodies like OIG, OMB, etc. and developing and implementing remediation plans based on audit results; providing internal guidance on contracting, accountability, evaluation/audit, and remediation. Review your resume and responses carefully. Responses that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your score. A Human Resources Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Education may enhance skills required for this position; however, no substitution of education for specialized experience may be made at this level. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 3403. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.