Procurement Analyst.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, Oregon seeks a Procurement Analyst under the Direct Hire Authority to support contracting policies, reviews, and compliance for a range of contracts. The role involves advising contracting officers, auditing solicitations and modifications, and contributing to quality assurance and policy guidance.

Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree with specialized contracting experience, and may need foreign education evaluation.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience evaluating contracting policies and procedures.
• Experience reviewing pre-award and post-award actions for propriety of acquisition methods.
• Foreign education credentials may need evaluation to meet qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to contracting officers, management, and customers on contracting policies and procedures.
• Audit or review proposed solicitations, contracts and contract modifications.
• Carry out Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop contracting policy and guidance material.
• Review contracts and contracting actions for various contracts.
• Back up in the administration of the Government Purchase Card Program.

Skills

Contracting policies

Contracting reviews

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duties

• Provide technical advice to contracting officers, management, and customers on contracting policies and procedures.
• Audit/review proposed solicitations, contracts and contract modifications.
• Carry out Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop contracting policy and guidance material.
• Review contracts and contracting actions for a variety of supply, service, architect engineering and/or construction contracts.
• You will act as a back up in the administration of the Government Purchase Card Program.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) is required upon appointment and annually thereafter.
• DAWIA certification in Contracting is required within 36 months of appointment.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is required.

Basic Requirement For a Procurement Analyst:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

OR
Exemption: 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 evaluating pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of a full range of contracts, contracting plans, and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type, and documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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.

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.

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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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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
• This is a(n) Contracting and Procurement Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital an Recourse Management (HC/RM) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

Candidates

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.