Procurement Analyst - Small Business
This recruitment is for one position with the VHA Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 5 located in Perry Point or Linthicum, MD. Vacancies can be filled at any of the duty locations listed. Indicate which duty location you are interested in on your application. Procurement Analyst (Small Business Specialist) / PD# 04170-A The Procurement Analyst, Small Business Specialist acts in accordance with agency regulations (i.e., Federal Acquisition Regulation, VA Acquisition Regulation). Develops and encourages opportunities for small business concerns within the various socioeconomic programs by providing information regarding means for doing business with the Federal Government, including assistance available from Federal agencies. Advises potential suppliers on procedures concerning formal advertising and negotiated acquisitions. Establishes and maintains a robust Small Business Outreach program that allows for coordination and participation in Government-Industry conferences, regional, state and local small business events, and inter-agency small business activities. Develops guidance materials and provides technical advice to managers and contracting officers on the nuances of the varied small business programs. Provides technical expertise to contracting Officers, locally, regionally, and nationally, procuring a wide variety of supplies, equipment and services, medical services, equipment repair and maintenance, and facility repair/maintenance and construction, which may involve extensive evaluation of and negotiations with small business concerns. Makes recommendations in accordance with agency procedures as to whether a particular acquisition should be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.5 as a small business set-aside, under FAR Subpart 19.8 as a Section 8(a) award, under FAR Subpart 19.13 as a HUBZ one set-aside, or in accordance with P.L. 109-461 as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside. Serves as suppliers' and vendors' primary point of contact for the Network Contracting Office's Business opportunities. Serves as the Network Contracting Office (NCO) technical advisor for assisting small business concerns in obtaining payments under their contracts, late payments, interest penalties, or information on contractual payment provisions; as well as advising on key Department established acquisition directives. Advises small business concerns on doing business with staff, customers, and other stakeholders including, but are not limited to, the procurement of supplies and services using sealed bid, competitive, and non-competitive procedures. Performs solicitation and contract reviews and conduct analysis on problem areas. Performs other duties as assigned. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade:
Applicants who are current Federal employees or who have held a GS grade anytime in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level. Basic Requirements for GS-12:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or 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. Exceptions:
Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. Specialized Experience GS-12:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Knowledge of Government contracting laws and policies including techniques of contracting operations, detailed procedures of department contracting requirements and familiarity with the practices of business and industry sufficient to develop policies and provide guidance to subordinate activities. Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and procedures and contracts to identify contractual opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses and to review procurement requirements and instruments to satisfy small business program objectives. Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and procedures and contracts to identify contractual opportunities (for small businesses and to review procurement requirements and instruments to satisfy small business program objectives. Knowledge of program requirements or technical needs sufficient to enable the employee to aid in procurement planning and in describing technical requirements which include complex and diversified services and supplies, such as procurement transactions to meet the consolidated requirement of facilities and equipment to support programs or technical services. Analytical skill sufficient to evaluate audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing guides or procedures. Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to leadership and to obtain compliance with organizations and higher policies from subordinate contracting and purchasing activities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all organizational levels within and outside the organization. Skill in written communications sufficient to develop and publish high level regulations and other material. There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level. Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications. Preferred Requirements:
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting. FAC link www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/contracting-fac-c
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants who are current Federal employees or who have held a GS grade anytime in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level. Basic Requirements for GS-12:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or 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. Exceptions:
Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. Employees who occupy GS-1102 positions at grades 5 through 12 will be considered to meet the basic requirements for other GS-1102 positions up to and including those classified at GS-12. This includes positions at other agencies and promotions up through grade 12. However, employees must meet specialized experience requirements when seeking another position. Specialized Experience GS-12:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Knowledge of Government contracting laws and policies including techniques of contracting operations, detailed procedures of department contracting requirements and familiarity with the practices of business and industry sufficient to develop policies and provide guidance to subordinate activities. Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and procedures and contracts to identify contractual opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses and to review procurement requirements and instruments to satisfy small business program objectives. Knowledge of a wide range of contracting methods and procedures and contracts to identify contractual opportunities (for small businesses and to review procurement requirements and instruments to satisfy small business program objectives. Knowledge of program requirements or technical needs sufficient to enable the employee to aid in procurement planning and in describing technical requirements which include complex and diversified services and supplies, such as procurement transactions to meet the consolidated requirement of facilities and equipment to support programs or technical services. Analytical skill sufficient to evaluate audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing guides or procedures. Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to leadership and to obtain compliance with organizations and higher policies from subordinate contracting and purchasing activities. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all organizational levels within and outside the organization. Skill in written communications sufficient to develop and publish high level regulations and other material. There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level. Additional information on the qualification requirements are outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http:
//www.opm.gov/qualifications. Preferred Requirements:
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting. FAC link www.fai.gov/drupal/certification/contracting-fac-c
- Department:
1102 Contracting - Salary Range:
$80,806 to $108,422 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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