Supervisory, Procurement Analyst (BoB Chief)

Announcement TypeTARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)Position TypePermanentUSACE Organization Northwestern Division (NWD) - Portland DistrictLocations (City, State)Portland, ORPosition Overview/DutiesAbout this Position:This position serves as a full Deputy to the Division Chief, Business Oversight Branch Chief - Contracting Division, and as a Contracting Officer with unlimited monetary warrant authority. Executes authority as the Chief of the Contracting Office in the absence of the Division Chief. Assists Contracting Division Chief in all phases of the work of the division, sharing full and concurrent authority with the Chief for planning, scheduling, coordinating, supervising, and accomplishing programs and functions within Contracting Division's responsibility.Key Duties Exercises staff supervision over all functional phases of contracting performed in the District and an expert in the procurement and contract management field. Directs the functions of the Branch in the accomplishment of assigned functions. Provides technical direction by utilizing all existing acquisition regulations and policies through subordinate team leaders over procurement and contracting activities on Architect-Engineer, Construction, Supply and Service projects in several areas Serves as Contracting Officer with unlimited signatory authority holding full legal responsibility and accountability for themselves and actions of others in execution of contracts. Ensures contract and support documents are in accordance with all laws and regulations and there are sufficient contract funds prior to awarding. Supervises, plans and directs the Branch functions and overall personnel management activities. Conducts daily oversight of the team's performance by assigning, reviewing, approving or rejecting daily work requirements and also approves routine leave. Supervises the administration of one of USACE largest Government Purchase Card (GPC) programs. Participates in the formulation of long-range plans, policies, and procedures to accomplish contracting objectives. Reviews and interprets basic policies and procedures in relation to specific mission needs. Other Conditions and Requirements###This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.Minimum Education RequirementDegree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.ORExemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000.Minimum Qualifications for the GS-14: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) pre-award actions, acquisition management and price/cost analysis sufficient to execute pre-award(or post-award) procurement actions; AND (2) evaluating bids, proposals, quotations and contract administration; AND (3) experience in leading teams/units/directorate or organization(s). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.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: httgs://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualificationAdditional Requirements Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration. All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. A trial or probationary period may be required. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. This position is subject to pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter. This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This is an Army Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) Workforce position. The employee must meet DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Incumbent must obtain a Contracting Officer's Warrant at a locally specified purchase threshold within 12 months of initial start date. The DoD is adopting a single level of certification with foundational training and an examination (DoD Contracting Professional Certification Program). You must obtain this certification within 36 months. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government. This position is eligible for situational or regular and recurring telework. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factorTo learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job ElementsGS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/Reasonable AccommodationReasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.