3 Public Notice for Direct Hire (PROCUREMENT ANALYST) Jobs in Fort Meade, MD
US Defense Information Systems Agency is Hiring a Public Notice for Direct Hire (PROCUREMENT ANALYST) Near Fort Meade, MD
Duties
- Performs quality control functions for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation.
- Researches, analyzes, and prepares position papers on acquisition matters for the DCCO CoCO. Develops guidance and training materials for DCCO procurement personnel.
- Serves as business advisor to Contracting Officers, Contract Specialist, Program Managers, General Counsel, and other acquisition stakeholders.
- Reviews existing policies, processes and procedures, and recommends appropriate changes to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S.Citizen.
- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- Obtain/Maintain Contracting (1102) Professional Certification.
- Contracting Officer position.
- Financial Disclosure (OGE-450) required. Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
- Drug Testing Position.
- Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position is required.
- TS/SCI - Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification.
Education Exemptions: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current DoD employees or Armed Forces members, 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, are exempt from meeting this requirement. Failure to provide SF-50 or career brief (for Armed Forces members) dated prior to October 1, 2000 will result in disqualification (this includes DISA employees).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officials:
The individual must:
- Have completed (or willing to complete) all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions, AND
- Possess at least two years' experience in contracting (You MUST demonstrate you meet this basic qualification requirement for Contracting Officials in your resume. Failure to provide this information by the close of the announcement may result in an Ineligible rating).
Specialized Experience: For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-09 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as experience using established methods and guidelines to research and analyze position papers, pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation on acquisition matters.
For the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-11 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as experience researching and analyzing position papers on acquisition matters and assisting on performing quality control functions for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation.
For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as experience researching, analyzing and preparing position papers on acquisition matters and performing quality control functions for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation to analyze the efficiency of the contracting operation.
Candidates must describe how their experience meets the specialized experience requirement within the body of their resume.
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.
Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the submission of your application.
If interested, please email your resume to:disa.meade.psd.mbx.pla-1102pa-applications@mail.mil & reference "Announcement 12395629."
Education
Substitution of education for GS-11: 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (15 credits=1 year of higher level education).
Graduate Education: To qualify for GS-1102 positions on the basis of graduate education, graduate education in one or a combination of the following fields is required: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level.
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.
Additional information
- This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for the Ft. Meade, MD location and will be used to fill few vacancies. This public notice is to gather resumes that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
- A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- MAXIFLEX availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
- Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level.
- This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- Moving costs MAY be paid.
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
- Contracting Foundational/Professional: Selectee must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier within 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification. Additional information may be found at: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics.
- For more information on veterans' preference click here.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
- The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
- This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
- PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
- For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Benefits
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Required Documents
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Your resume must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 07/31/2024.
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
NOTE: It is the intent of the hiring organization to review resumes and select individuals on an ongoing basis (as required) between the date this job announcement opens and for up to 3 months after the announcement closes. As such, please do not apply more than once during this period of time unless there has been a substantial change in your qualifications.
WARNING: Failure to submit a resume including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/31/2024, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).- Your Resume
- about what should I include in my federal resume here. DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents.
- about what should I leave out of my resume here.
- All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
- If interested, please email your resume to: disa.meade.psd.mbx.pla-1102pa-applications@mail.mill & reference "Announcement 12395629."
Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
Phone
(317) 212-0454
Email
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil
Address
DISA - MSO/PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIRECTORATE
2300 East Drive Bldg 3600
Scott AFB, IL 62225
USNext steps
Within approximately 3 business days of submitting a resume, applicants may expect a positive acknowledgement via e-mail that their resume was received. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume within 5 business days, please send a follow-up e-mail to:disa.meade.psd.mbx.pla-1102pa-applications@mail.mil.
Upon receipt, resumes will be reviewed to identify individuals for further consideration and possible interviews, which may occur anytime up to 90 days after this advertisement closes. Following interviews, the hiring organization will contact candidates with whom potential offers are being considered, with instructions regarding submission of additional documentation (e.g., education transcripts), which must be reviewed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to verify qualifications prior to any tentative job offers.
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.milFair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
Your resume must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 07/31/2024.
All applicants must provide a copy of their transcripts upon request but prior to being provided a firm job offer. Please do NOT submit transcripts in response to this announcement. They will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration. Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification.
NOTE: It is the intent of the hiring organization to review resumes and select individuals on an ongoing basis (as required) between the date this job announcement opens and for up to 3 months after the announcement closes. As such, please do not apply more than once during this period of time unless there has been a substantial change in your qualifications.
WARNING: Failure to submit a resume including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/31/2024, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Any U.S. citizen. The intention of utilizing this direct hire authority is to grow the agency through applicants external to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Current DISA employees are encouraged to apply for similar DISA positions through USAJobs.
Job Summary
Full Time
$71k-94k (estimate)
05/03/2024
07/02/2024
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