Procurement Analyst WASHINGTON, DC

Job Title:Procurement Analyst

Agency:U.S. Agency for International Development

Job Announcement Number:AID-14-0175-ASH

$89,924.00 to $138,136.00 / Per YearMonday, May 19, 2014 to Monday, June 02, 2014Full-time appointment in the Competitive Service. - PermanentFEW vacancies - Washington DC, DC
All US Citizens that meet qualifications for this position-no federal experience required.

If you wish to be considered under Merit Promotion  procedures, please apply under vacancy announcement number 14-0175-ASH

About the Agency

US Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State.  With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world to support economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance.  The Agency operates in four regions of the world:  Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia.  USAID employees in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as individuals employed through Personal Service Contracts, must adhere to our Counter Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct.  For more information on USAID please click on the following link: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046117115097105100046103111118047

Must be a US Citizen or NationalRelevant Experience(see Qualifications below)Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective ServiceMust be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearanceMay be required to serve a 1-year probationary periodDirect Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required

This position is located in the Management Bureau,Office of Acquisition and Assistance, Compliance Division, M/OAA/C

The incumbent serves as a Procurement Analyst, responsible for recommending Agency action in cases for appropriate administrative action, including suspension and debarment; analyzing assistance appeals and applying applicable regulations to cost allowability issues raised by assistance recipients;engages in industry and Agency outreach to promote greater awareness of compliance issues and assists in developing “best practices” to avoid fraud, waste and abuse in Agency-funded activities;develops written policies and procedures of compliance program aspects, which may be unique to USAID mission; Works with implementers and other Agency personnel to implement various remedies available to Agency to protect U.S. Government interests, and tracks trends in compliance matter to inform Agency policy.

Grade 13 and above:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Successful completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least four (4) years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least one (1) year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. Examples of specialized experience include, soliciting, evaluating, negotating and awarding contracts. Procuring products and services using negotation techniques. Negotiating with prospective contractors on pricing, performance techncal terms, and other provisions,AND
B. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management, OR
C. EXCEPTION: Applicants for GS-1102-13 positions will be qualified if they have held a GS-1102-13 position since January 1, 2000, OR
D. WAIVER: Requirements of paragraphs A and B above may be waived if the agency's senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least a GS-12 for the GS-13, or equivalent to at least a GS-13 for the GS-14.

Specialized experience is defined as experience in contracting and procurement work, such as: procuring a wide variety products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; follow-up with vendors on delivery, invoicing and payment; performing price/cost analysis to determine price reasonableness or similar work. Experience with common contracting procedures and techniques to carry out recurring assignments involving the use of formal advertising and negotiated methods of contracting and contract administration or similar experience which is typically in or related to this position.

In addition to the basic qualifications you must meet the specialized experience below:

GS-13/14

Significant experience researching and drafting memorandum applying legal standards with minimal supervisor oversight.   Experience organizing investigations into alleged misconduct, including fraud, False Claims Act violations, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

You MUST submit your transcripts to be considered.

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date.  This means that you must have served at least 52 weeks at the next grade level (or equivalent) below the grade advertised on this vacancy announcement. 

CATEGORY RATING: Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy will be rated according to Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined quality category based on their application and veteran’s preference. Generally, only candidates in the top-tier quality category will be referred to the hiring manager.   For this position, qualified veterans will be placed ahead of other applicants within the category to which they are assigned based upon the rating of their application. There are three quality categories: Gold (100-90), Silver (89.99-80), Bronze (79.99-70). The Gold category represents the most highly qualified individuals.  You will be rated on your qualifications for this position as evidences by the education, experience, and training you report on relative to this position that show the degree to which you possess the competencies listed on this vacancy announcement.  

In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following competencies by the closing date of this announcement: Please be advised that a narrative to the competencies are not required, but they must be displayed within your resume.

Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Is able to make sound hiring and capital resource decisions and to address training and development needs. Understands linkages between administrative competencies and mission needs.

Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Legal, Government and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.

Influencing/Negotiating - Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.

Written Communication – Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.

Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

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DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

SELECTIVE SERVICE:  The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.  For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

TESTING DESIGNATED POSITIONS: These are Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. 

RELOCATION OR MOVING EXPENSES: Will not be paid. CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAM: This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service.  For information on how to apply and what documents to submit as a ICTAP or CTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Interchange Agreement with Other Merit Systems:  An agency may non competitively appoint an employee covered by an interchange agreement to a career or career-conditional appointment subject to the conditions listed below.  For more information to determine if you meet this criteria, please go to: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp#InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems Additional selections may be made from any certificate of eligibles that result from this announcement.

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METRO ACCESS: This position is located at State Annex (SA-44) in the Federal Center Plaza building, 301 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20547, within close proximity to the Federal Center Southwest and L'Enfant Plaza metro stations. www.wmata.com  

The following instructions outline our application process.  You must complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.  

If applying on-line poses an extreme hardship, you must contact the human resources office no later than two business days prior to the closing date of this vacancy announcement.  An alternative application method will provided upon approval of the hardship notification. After this time, requests to apply via alternative methods will not be granted.  

Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date, via online or alternative methods, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.  

Step 1 - Review the Job Announcement
Before you apply, we suggest you review the entire job announcement.  Pay close attention to the Major Duties section and the How You Will Be Evaluated section where you will see the areas upon which your application will be evaluated and a link for previewing online questions.  

Step 2 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)

-Create or upload a resume in USAJOBS. You may wish to customize your resume to ensure it supports your responses to the online questions and addresses the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement.  For resume tips, click here.

-Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes.

Step 3 - Apply Online
Click the "Apply Online" button on this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the Department of the Treasury's CareerConnector website to complete the application process.

Step 4 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application
If this is your first time on Treasury's CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Next" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finish" button.

Step 5 - Review and Confirm Your Submission
You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for documents (see Step 6 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finish" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status.

Step 6 - Submit Documents
You can submit any applicable required or optional documents (see below) by document upload, fax, or e-mail. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit. Failure to submit required documents may result in your application being "Incomplete" and therefore receiving no further consideration.

Document Upload: You may upload documents in one of two ways:
1.    Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application.  You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS.  Or

2.    You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile.  Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy.  Once you've located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online."  Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application.  Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded. In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in Career Connector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.

Fax: Print a fax cover-sheet in Career Connector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions.  The fax number will be provided on the cover-sheet.

If you are having difficulty within the Career Connector system and need technical assistance please email the help desk at careerconnectorhelp@treasury.gov. The help desk is available to assist you during the hours of 8:00 am- 4:30 pm EST. 

Resume showing relevant experience.Veterans' documentation,  DD214, SF-15, and Veteran's Administration Letter.  For a detailed list of documents, click hereFailure to submit required documents that are applicable, may result in your application being "Incomplete" and therefore receiving no further consideration.
Applicants are evaluated using an automated applicant assessment system.  After determining basic eligibility and qualifications, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and possible interviews.  After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.  A final job offer is contingent upon a favorable suitability determination and a favorable SECRET level security clearance investigation and determination.

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status."  You will receive final notification via email when this vacancy has been filled. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position

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