Vacancy Summary

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to communicate in writing.

Ability to plan and execute work.

Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

Ability to provide advice and assistance on contracting/procurement issues and activities.

Knowledge of research and analysis techniques and methods.

Knowledge of contract review and evaluation principles and techniques.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 09:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field.

B. Successful completion of at least 24 semester/36 quarter 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. EXCEPTION: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the basic requirement 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.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least a GS-7.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to contracting and procurement work and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience includes but is not limited to procuring a wide variety of products and services; administering terms and conditions of contracts; follow-up with vendors on delivery, invoicing and payment; performing price/cost analysis to determine price reasonableness or similar work. Experience with common contracting procedures and techniques to carry out recurring assignments involving the use of formal advertising and negotiated methods of contracting and contract administration or similar experience which is typically in or related to this position.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE

The experience requirements for the GS-9 level may be met by successful completion of two (2) full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education in an accredited college or university, in one or a combination of the following fields: accounting, business finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR LL.B. or J.D.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

An appropriate combination of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the total qualification requirements.

Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs

Procurement Analyst, GS-1102-09

Announcement Number:	JP-14-091	Application Deadline:	05/20/2014
Locations:	WASHINGTON / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA	Open Date:	05/16/2014
Salary Range:	Min: 52146.0 - Max: 67787.0	Location Notes:	.
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides innovative leadership to federal, state, local, & tribal justice systems, disseminating state-of-the art knowledge & practices across America, and providing grants for the implementation of crime fighting strategies. OJP seeks results-oriented professionals to join our team and build solutions and "smart on crime" approaches in criminal and juvenile justice. This position is located in the Office of Administration, Acquisition Management Division.
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provides innovative leadership to federal, state, local, & tribal justice systems, disseminating state-of-the art knowledge & practices across America, and providing grants for the implementation of crime fighting strategies. OJP seeks results-oriented professionals to join our team and build solutions and "smart on crime" approaches in criminal and juvenile justice. This position is located in the Office of Administration, Acquisition Management Division.

Notes:

DIRECT HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE:

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Direct Hire Authority (section 1312 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) allows agencies to appoint candidates directly to occupations for which the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has determined that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for certain occupations, grades, and/or geographic locations. Agencies may appoint without regard to Veterans' Preference.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:

ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION should be submitted with your Avue application. If you have difficulty with the application or require assistance attaching documentation, please contact Avue through the 'Live Chat' or by eMail to: JoeAvue@avuetech.com

This position has an individual occupational / educational requirement. Transcripts must be submitted with your application.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur within 90 days of the closing date.

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is included in the bargaining unit.
DIRECT HIRE PUBLIC NOTICE: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Direct Hire Authority (section 1312 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002) allows agencies to appoint candidates directly to occupations for which the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has determined that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need for certain occupations, grades, and/or geographic locations. Agencies may appoint without regard to Veterans' Preference. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION should be submitted with your Avue application. If you have difficulty with the application or require assistance attaching documentation, please contact Avue through the 'Live Chat' or by eMail to: JoeAvue@avuetech.com This position has an individual occupational / educational requirement. Transcripts must be submitted with your application. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur within 90 days of the closing date. Bargaining Unit Status: This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Duties:

Performs work related to the review of contract actions or provisions to determine regulatory compliance or to improve contract competition.
Performs work related to the review of contract actions or provisions to determine regulatory compliance or to improve contract competition.
Provides contract/procurement advice and assistance to program managers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and/or others on contract or procurement policies, problems, or issues.
Provides contract/procurement advice and assistance to program managers, technical and financial specialists, co-workers, and/or others on contract or procurement policies, problems, or issues.
Performs work related to the review, analysis, and/or interpretation of procurement statutes, regulations, policy, concepts, guidance, or procedures for use in the solution of procurement or contracting problems or the accomplishment of projects or programs.
Performs work related to the review, analysis, and/or interpretation of procurement statutes, regulations, policy, concepts, guidance, or procedures for use in the solution of procurement or contracting problems or the accomplishment of projects or programs.