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Acquisition Specialist (Pathways Recent Graduate)
Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction · Posted 4 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $71K – $92K Apply by Sep 21, 2026 General Business And Industry ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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This position is being filled under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. This program provides recent graduates with work experience directly related to their degree and career goals while offering eligibility for conversion to permanent employment upon completion of the program requirements. Click here for more information about the Department of Veterans Affairs's Recent Graduate Program.
What You'll Do
- →Through several of the academy schools course offerings, participants can complete core Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) coursework.
- →Interns may pursue complementary courses such as FAC-COR Level I to strengthen skills in acquisition planning, market research, ethics, and contract performance management, as well as project and program management offerings that accelerate development of leadership and technical capabilities across IT, construction, and healthcare efforts.
- →This sustained training investment, delivered via classroom, blended, and self-paced e-learning formats, equips AWTP participants with the continuous learning credits, certifications, and applied competencies needed for non-competitive conversion and long-term success in the VA acquisition workforce.
- →Specific duties include: a.
- →Rotation through Office of Procurement (OOP) to gain an understanding of Procurement Policy and Compliance, Procurement Data and Informatics, Procurement Operations & Execution (HCAs) to include; contract formation and negotiation, source selection processes, market research and acquisition planning, post-award contract administration, and vendor relationship management.
- →Develop a pre-award or post award document. b.
- →Rotation through Office of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (OLSCM) to gain an understanding of Logistics Support Services, Transportation and Relocation Services, Publication Services, Supply Chain Services and Management, Oversight and Internal Controls and Utilization and Lifecycle Management.
- →Identify improvements to internal control and lifecycle utilization processes and draft written proposals. c.
- →Rotation through Office of Acquisition, Program Management and Performance (OAPMP) to gain an understanding of Acquisition Lifecycle Governance & Oversight, Program Standardization and Performance Improvement, Program Advisory Support Service (PASS), Acquisition Human Capital Management and Strategic Category Management Coordination & Informatics.
- →Make a recommendation after participating in a PASS onsite review. d.
- →Rotation through Office of Office of Operations (OOO) to gain an understanding of Administrative Support, Budget, Communications and Correspondence and Human Resource and make complete analysis of the position numbers supporting the organization. e.
- →Intern would require a background in construction, engineering or architect to be approved for a rotation in Office of Construction and Facilities Management (OCFM).
- →Propose a recommendation to real property management and facility planning strategies Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Acquisition Specialist (Pathways Recent Graduate);PD00397A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓Required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement and serve a trial period.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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).
- ✓Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications.
- ✓Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education.
- ✓All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment.
- ✓If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.
Benefits
- ★VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
- ★This position may be authorized for telework.
- ★Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
- ★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.
Personality Fit
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