Summary About the Position: This Acquisition Analyst position is located at Aberdeen Test Center, S-8 RM Directorate with duty location of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. (merit) The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the target level of NH-03, upon meeting the following requirements: (a) satisfactory demonstration of ability to perform the work at the higher level; (b) recommendation for promotion by supervisor; and (c) all applicable OPM qualifications. Responsibilities Develops procurement documents (PWS, IGCE, QASP, J and A, D and F, source selection plans) Advises on acquisition strategies and compliance with statutes, regulations, and DoD/Army policy. Tracks contract spend, burn rate, funding levels, and contractor labor rates. Reviews contracts and deliverables for compliance with FAR and PWS requirements. Evaluates contractor performance, funding execution, and compliance with regulations. Supports short and long term procurement planning and organizational goals. Identifies inconsistencies, risks, or inefficiencies in contract processes. Compiles data for DA/DoD taskers and validates manpower/budget submissions (PDC, CMRA). Analyzes transactions in GFEBS and assists users with financial system issues. Conducts in depth reviews of contract progress and recommends corrective actions. Serves as COR to monitor contractor performance and compliance. Ensures contract awards meet timelines and regulatory requirements. Monitors procurement milestones and delivery schedules. Ensures contract awards meet timelines and regulatory requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Employees of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command with competitive status. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education or general experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: Three years progressively responsible experience,1 year of specialized experience which was equivalent to at least GS-04 experience which includes: 1) Aiding with contract development and contract management and oversight support for assigned procurements; and 2) Assisting with analyzing contract performance and identifying needed corrections/revisions; and 3) Advising on contract strategies and planning to best accomplish contract requirements. This definition of general experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04/NH-01). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 Full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree such as: Finance/Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Mathematics/Statistics. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Financial Management Problem Solving Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management (HC/RM) Career Field position Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is participating in an alternate personnel system known as the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). Among other features, the Demonstration Project replaced GS grade levels with occupational families and pay bands. The band NH-02 is equal to the former GS-05 Step 01 through GS-11 step 10. ATEC uses salary control points to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $111,087 (w/locality). Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
