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Procurement Analyst
Office of the Secretary · Posted 102 days ago
About the Role
The position serves as a senior Procurement Analyst responsible for developing, interpreting and implementing acquisition guidance, compliance and oversight, acquisition systems, reporting and data management, FAC-C Program and Warrant Management in the A/E Construction Contracting Policy Service, Office of Facilities Acquisition, Office of Construction & Facilities Management, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC.
What You'll Do
- →Review high-visibility, high-dollar, or sensitive contract actions for regulatory compliance, adequacy, and risk mitigation, providing recommendations or required corrective actions Lead the development, review, and implementation of acquisition policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to strengthen procurement governance and oversight.
- →Respond to data calls from higher authority and other sources by collecting, analyzing, and providing well researched information to ensure accurate and timely responses that support informed decision making processes.
- →Lead or participate in internal reviews, audits, and procurement management assessments; coordinate responses to external audits (e.g., OIG, GAO) and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions Develop and deliver training, briefings, and instructional materials to enhance workforce knowledge of acquisition policy, best practices, regulatory changes, and process improvements.
- →Advise Contracting Officers and program stakeholders on acquisition planning, market research, competition strategies, contract types, and source selection methodologies.
- →Interpret, analyze, and apply complex acquisition statutes, the FAR, agency supplements, and procurement policy to ensure compliance and promote sound business practices.
- →Conduct in-depth analyses of acquisition strategies, contract actions, procurement forecasts, and business processes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- →Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders including legal counsel, program management, finance, and oversight bodies to resolve complex acquisition issues.
- →Assist with identifying, researching, quantifying and resolving problems of concern to the contracting offices that support assigned programs.
- →Evaluate procurement performance metrics, prepare reports for senior leadership, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and mission support.
- →Manage workforce certifications, including validating training requirements, maintaining certification records, advising staff on certification pathways, and ensuring compliance with agency and FAI standards.
- →Lead or support special projects, working groups, and enterprise-level initiatives aimed at improving procurement operations, standardization, and strategic acquisition outcomes.
- →Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08;00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.
- →Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
- →Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
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.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓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 will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓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.
Benefits
- ★This position is limited to ad-hoc telework with supervisor approval.
- ★Regular and recurring telework is not available
Personality Fit
Job ID: 12652c0f-c714-4eb3-ae03-8330612e2117
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