Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Serve as a Procurement Analyst for the 418th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) located at Fort Cavazos, Texas. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION - DUTY STATION IS FORT CAVAZOS, TEXAS. The following incentives MAY be offered: - Permanent Change of Station Entitlement (PCS) - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives Responsibilities Duties listed below are at the full performance GS-1102-13. Provide procurement analyst services and oversight for Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Contracting Office and supported activities. Ensure all contract actions comply with law and acquisition regulations and reflect sound business judgment. Prepare all required justifications and documentation for appropriate approval. Provide direction and advice to the Contracting Office and supported activities in areas of planning, contractual strategy, and execution of their acquisition programs. Perform continual planning to integrate the actions involving contractual obligations and responsibilities of both the Government and the contractor. Prepare policy and procedures that are clear and concise and easily interpreted by the supported installation contracting offices. Conduct research and analyzes the latest market trends, commercial practices, and technological advances for possible use in improving innovations and efficiencies in Army contracting. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is an open continuous announcement. First cutoff date to evaluate applicants will be on Wednesday, 29 MAY 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Applications received after this date will be considered based on the needs of the agency. You must reapply every 90 days to keep receiving consideration. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 in this document. Basic Requirement for 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: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting reviews on all types of contract actions such as acquisition strategies, solicitations, or justifications/approvals for compliance; and 2) Utilizing acquisition laws, regulations, policies or procedural requirements to resolve contract review issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Conducting reviews on all types of contract actions such as acquisition strategies, solicitations, or justifications/approvals for compliance; 2) Utilizing acquisition laws, regulations, policies or procedural requirements to resolve contract review issues; and 3) Analyzing data to implement efficient contract solutions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. 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. 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(n) Contracting and Procurement Career Field position. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position - Information on the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce may be found at https://asc.army.mil. 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. 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. Relocation Incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy if a determination is made that it is in the best interest of the Government. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy if a determination is made that it is in the best interest of the Government. If a relocation or recruitment incentive is authorized, then a service agreement is required. This vacancy is a career ladder position being filled at the GS-12 and/or GS-13 level. Noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level GS-13 is authorized without further competition when selectee is eligible & recommended by management. This is an open continuous announcement used to fill multiple vacancies through the end of the year. Applications are valid only for 90 days. You must reapply every 90 days to keep receiving consideration.