Procurement Analyst

Summary The Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), under the leadership of the Executive Director, OAL and Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) provides agency wide acquisition management and oversight for policy development, workforce development, supply chain management and acquisition business system management. The Procurement Analyst is a recognized expert in procurement. The incumbent is highly conversant with the theory and practice of Government administration and management of contracts. Learn more about this agency Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Perform comprehensive analysis of acquisition regulations, policies, processes, etc., to provide input to and develop agency-level acquisition curricula and programs, develop course material (student and instructor), and provide guidance to the acquisition workforce on a variety of procurement-related subjects. Analyze acquisition regulations, policies, case law, etc., in conjunction with existing course materials (VAAA-developed and vendor-provided), to ensure course materials provide accurate guidance to the acquisition workforce, represent best practices, and include the latest acquisition policy changes/updates. Maintain expert knowledge of Federal and VA procurement regulations and policies and use current instructional systems design technology to provide expert guidance to the acquisition workforce through facilitating and instructing courses on an array of acquisition topics. Monitor and provide analysis of course participants' progress and attainment of acquisition knowledge as specified by the course objectives; observe classes; and provide feedback to instructors and VAAA leadership. Analyze and prepare acquisition requirements packages for agency-level curricula needs to obtain courses, instructors, and other required contract support. Develop recommendations and briefs for senior VA leadership on mandated acquisition training. Perform comprehensive analysis relative to curriculum development, course content and instructor effectiveness utilizing course management evaluation tools to ensure quality assurance in accordance with VAAA and school standards. Act as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for course development, instructor-led training, and other support contracts. Provide customer service to the acquisition workforce. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST. Tour of duty may be adjusted with supervisory approval as long as it stays within the operating hours of the department. Location:The selectee will be required to report on-site at 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703 Compressed/Flexible: Available with supervisory approval. Telework: Available - Ad Hoc telework (situational telework) as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Procurement Analyst/PD19291A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/30/2026. Certification Requirements: The incumbent must have achieved Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III contracting certification or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III certification or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience with federal procurement regulations and policies and use of current instructional systems design technology to provide expert guidance to the acquisition workforce. Facilitating and instructing courses on an array of acquisition topics. Performing comprehensive analysis of acquisition regulations, policies, and processes to provide input to and develop agency-level acquisition curricula and programs; Developing course material (student and instructor) and providing guidance to the acquisition workforce on various procurement-related subjects. Evidence of this specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of like duties performed in positions held on your resume. You will also need to provide work experience information such as hours per week, full-time/part-time status, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of specialized experience at the required grade level. Individual Occupational Requirements for Contracting Series, 1102 Basic Requirements for GS-13 and Above A. 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 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to 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. and B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the 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. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Provides expert analysis and authoritative interpretation of Federal and VA acquisition regulations, policies, and case law, advising contracting officers, program managers, and senior leadership on complex procurement strategies and requirements. Designs, develops, and implements agency-level acquisition curricula using instructional systems design methodologies, ensuring alignment with FAR, VA policy updates, and evolving workforce competency needs. Facilitates and delivers advanced acquisition training to audiences ranging from GS-05 to GS-15, translating complex procurement concepts into practical application to strengthen workforce capability and compliance. Conducts comprehensive analysis of acquisition policies, processes, and training materials to identify gaps, integrate best practices, and ensure accuracy and consistency with current regulatory guidance. Analyzes and develops acquisition requirements packages for training-related procurements, ensuring completeness, regulatory compliance, and effective support of agency workforce development initiatives. Monitors and evaluates training effectiveness using data-driven metrics, providing strategic recommendations and executive-level briefings to senior leadership to enhance curriculum quality, instructor performance, and overall program outcomes. Must meet all the basic requirements for GS-13 1102 and above. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles from Fredrick, MD. This includes all locations that fall within a 50-mile driving distance from 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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