Summary This position is part of the WAPA Headquarters. As a Procurement Analyst, you will be responsible for program management, policy compliance, development of policies and procedures, and serving as a liaison to one or more procurement offices. **This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified in the vacancy announcement.** Responsibilities As a Procurement Analyst, some of your duties will include: Primary and/or Alternate Program Manager on one or more of WAPA's Acquisition Programs such as Acquisition Career Management, Category Management, Procurement System, and Purchase Card. Develops and/or provides interpretation and guidance to WAPA Procurement staff on procurement policies, practices, and procedures. Selects and performs timely independent review of HQ or regional office procurement actions to ensure compliance with all federal and agency laws, directives, regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs local site reviews and coordinates for actions subject to and selected by DOE for business clearance. Provides review and coordination of procurement documents requiring a higher level of management review or concurrence. Independently performs as a liaison to HQ or regional procurement offices providing guidance and assistance to procurement and program staff on procurement requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position requires the ability to operate a government vehicle. The incumbent must be at least 18 years of age, able to obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification and have a valid state driver's license. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. Occasional travel of up to 5-10% annually is required; with overnight travel possible during all or part of that time. Certification at Contracting Level Ill via the Federal Acquisition Institute (Federal Acquisition Contracting-Certification (FAC-C), or the Defense Acquisition University (Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) is required upon selection and must be maintained. Current federal employees certified at Levels I, II, or Ill of the legacy FAC-C program will automatically be certified in the FAC-C (Professional). Employees transitioning from DoD with an active DAWIA certification will be eligible for an equivalent FAC-C (Professional), subject to meeting FAC-C (Professional) experience, continuous learning requirements, and obtaining approval from the DOE ACM. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your current certification/training with your application. Failure to do so may result in your being removed from further consideration). The incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450), upon entering the position and annually. This position is in Bargaining Unit 1151. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the Basic Requirement for the 1102 Series as described below: Completion of all mandatory training (FAC-C/DAWIA) prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years' experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of this experience meets the specialized experience in Question 6 below; AND, I have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. You can find information for the 1102 Series at OPM.gov or at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government. To qualify for the GS-13: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band. This experience includes all the following: Using acquisition-related automated systems to perform procurement analysis. Conducting pre-award and post- award independent reviews for the acquisition of complex supply, equipment, and services procurements. Researching and interpreting Federal laws, regulations, and statutes, as well as agency directives, procurement regulations, policies, and guidance. OR Currently occupy a GS-1102 position and meet the specialized experience noted above. NOTE: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is primarily sedentary. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is normally performed in an office setting. Education If this vacancy specifically states that certain educational requirements must be met (also known as a "positive educational requirement"), you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". If selected, you will need to submit a copy of your formal transcripts before a final job offer is rendered. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual 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. DOE 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. The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Telework - OPM.gov NOTE: Pay is set at the Rest of U.S. salary. Your pay will be set based on the location upon selection.