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Summary About the Position: This position is located within the US Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, Regional Business Oversight Branch (RBOB), where you will review contracting activities for regulatory/statutory compliance, the processing of specific approvals requested by field offices and the preparation and issuance of formal guidance. Responsibilities Review contracting activities for regulatory/statutory compliance, the processing of specific approvals requested by field offices and the preparation and issuance of formal guidance. Review and analyze completed or proposed procurement actions and/or plans in order to evaluate their technical effectiveness and degree of compliance with regulations, directives, and good business practices pertaining to procurement. Utilizing the procurement reviews and analyses, provide advice and assistance to acquisition and related personnel within the Division and participate in Acquisition Review Boards. Maintain a constant awareness of procurement policies, regulations, procedures, and changes emanating from higher headquarters. Analyze procurement information collected during reviews. Draw conclusions and develop recommendations for the solution to identified problems and the correction of deficiencies identified during reviews. Develop methods and procedures assuring contractual documents prepared and executed by the District are in accordance with established laws, regulations, and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. This position can be filled anywhere within the Continental US (CONUS), but there is a preference for the selectee to sit within the LRD Civil Works or Military Mission Boundaries (Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Huntington, WV; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and Pittsburgh, PA). Relocation Incentive may be authorized if the selectee chooses to relocate within the commuting area of one of our seven District offices. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and your transcripts are required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Procurement Analyst: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee 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; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes contracting and procurement work in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) contracting processes such as procuring a wide variety products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; negotiating and awarding contracts and contract modifications; performing price/cost analysis; developing and recommending acquisition planning, policies and/or procedures, utilization of contracting data systems and procurement analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Contracting/Procurement Problem Solving Procurement Analysis Strategic Planning 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 or equivalent (GS-12). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Contracting and Acquisition Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE Two Years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) [specific date or number of months and/or years] will need to apply to Announcement# CERE245544982822 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/824991400 If selection is within the LRD Civil Works or Military Mission Boundary offices, selectee will be eligible for Telework.