Supervisory Procurement & Travel Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution, Finance Office, Office of Museum Operations, National Museum of American History, seeks a qualified Procurement Specialist to review and process procurement actions for a broad range of goods and services. Candidates should have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 and be able to guide staff on contracting, procurement requirements, and travel policies.

Your resume must clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at GS-12 level in reviewing and processing procurement actions.
• Ability to evaluate contract plans and documentation and advise staff on contracting processes.
• Experience analyzing procurement, contracting, and administrative policies to improve efficiency.

Skills

Procurement review

Contracting guidance

Policy analysis

Process improvement

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Finance Office, Office of Museum Operations, National Museum ofAmericanHistory (NMAH). NMAH is home to more than 1.8 million objects and more than three shelf-miles of archival collections, preservingand sharing the greatest single collection of American history inthe world.

Experience:You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as reviewing and processing procurement actions for a broad range of goods and services; evaluating contract plans and documentation; providing guidance to staff on the contracting process, procurement requirements and travel policies; and analyzing procurement, contracting, and administrative policies to recommend process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).