Procurement Specialist

U.S. Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

11 paid federal holidays per year

Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEH

Federal Employees Group Life Insurance

Flexible Benefits Program

Public transportation subsidy

On-site fitness center

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Federal Employees Retirement System (F

Job summary

U.S. Courts seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities, ensuring the court is supplied with materials, equipment, and services in line with judiciary policies.

The role coordinates purchases, maintains vendor relations, processes orders, tracks deliveries, and documents all procurement actions. The position offers a comprehensive federal benefits package including leave, holidays, FEHB, FERS, PSLF eligibility, plus Thrift Savings Plan and transit subsidy.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized procurement experience or a related degree with strong academics.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with superior academic achievement.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, regulations, and terms in a government context.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchase of goods and services in compliance with judiciary policies.
• Process purchase orders and maintain vendor relationships.
• Track deliveries and ensure proper documentation of procurement activities.
• Support procurement operations with accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Skills

Procurement systems

Procurement documentation

Independent work

SharePoint / Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Procurement Specialist performs procurement activities related to ensuring that the court is supplied with materials, equipment, and services required to function efficiently. The position coordinates the purchase of goods and services in compliance with judiciary procurement policies, procedures, and approved internal controls. The incumbent processes purchase orders, maintains vendor relationships, tracks deliveries, and ensures proper documentation of all procurement activities.

The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for a generous federal employee benefits package, including: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 11 paid federal holidays per year. Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits (health, dental and vision), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, and the Flexible Benefits Program. Public transportation subsidy, on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions). Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the terms of the (PSLF) program.

• Paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• Optional participation in Federal Employees Health Benefits (health, dental and vision), Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, and the Flexible Benefits Program.
• Public transportation subsidy, on-site fitness center, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Optional participation in Thrift Savings Plan (up to 5% employer matched contributions).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program pursuant to the terms of the (PSLF) program.

Specialized Experience CL 25 ($56,478 - $70,623): Entry-level position.

Candidates must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience that provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of procurement management such as supplier sourcing, contract management, purchase order management, and vendor relations management. Alternatively, candidates may qualify by completing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or other related field from an accredited college or university and superior academic achievement as listed below.

Superior Academic Achievement

An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0; AND/OR Standing in the upper third of the class; AND/OR "3.5" average or better in the major field of study, such as in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field that would prepare a candidate well to perform in this position; AND/OR Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies. Completion of one academic year (18 semester or 27 quarter hours) of graduate study at an accredited college or university. A degree program in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

CL 26 ($62,212 - $77,771):

Candidates must possess at least two (2) years of progressively responsible specialized experience that provided knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of procurement management supplier sourcing, contract management, purchase order management, and vendor relations management. One year of specialized experience may be substituted by a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university and superior academic achievement as listed below.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of and experience using automated financial management and procurement systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in procurement record-keeping, completing procurement forms, preparing procurement documents (e.g., requests for information, requests for quotation, requests for proposal, and statements of work) and proposal evaluation
• Ability to work independently and to set priorities across multiple assignments, as well as to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Knowledge of and experience with SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field
• Prior experience in federal judiciary or government procurement operations
• Familiarity with federal judiciary procurement systems and procedures
• Knowledge of federal appropriations law and practices