Summary About the Position: The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers is comprised of motivated and talented employees providing the very best engineering services for communities in the Pacific Northwest. The District helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas. Responsibilities Serves as a Procurement Analyst and alternate Agency/Organization Program Coordinator for the Walla Walla District Government Purchase Card (GPC) program Component Program. Coordinates appropriate bank related matters. Participates in any mandatory meetings, and communicates DoD and NWW policy updates, findings, procedure changes, and other information as necessary to GPC personnel. Identifies managing accounts or Cardholder accounts that fail to maintain currency. Establishes and maintains files on each Cardholder and Checkwriter and retains even after the account is cancelled IAW DoD's Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness guidance. Responsible for Contracting Division’s compliance reviews to include coordination and reporting, for all protests against awards, reports of procurement management reviews, inspections, investigations and contract operation review audits. Resolves acquisition compliance problems and develops path forward for corrective action. Coordinates the Districts Internal Contract Review Board and oversees internal reviews of contracts or contract changes within predetermined categories based on dollar value, method of acquisition, and other factors. Responsible for Contracting Division’s compliance reviews to include coordination/reporting for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, Congressional Inquiries, Government Accounting Office (GAO), Army/DoD Inspector General/Internal Reviews. 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 Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) 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 Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Activity Program Coordinator for Purchase Card Oral Communication Procurement Analysis Basic Requirement for Procurement Analyst: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. OR Exemption: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-9: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Administering the GPC program; AND 2) Enforce policy and guidance; AND 3) Conduct monitoring GPC use; AND 4) Review and/or Execution of pre-award and post-award contracting work products for a variety of supply, service contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: .accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Implementing and administering the GPC program; AND 2) Enforce policy and guidance; AND 3) Conducting training and monitoring GPC use; AND 4) Review and/or Execution of pre-award and post-award contracting work products for a variety of supply, service, architect engineering, and/or construction contracts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes1) Implementing and administering the GPC program; AND 2) Establishing policy and guidance; AND 3) Conducting training and monitoring GPC use; AND 4) Review and/or Execution of pre-award and post-award contracting work products for a variety of supply, service, architect engineering, and/or construction contracts; AND 5) Providing oversight and administration. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. At the GS-12 level you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-7 for the GS-9, GS-9 for the GS-11, GS-11 for the GS-12). 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Contracting Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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/ 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. Management may select at any grade advertised. Non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. This position is covered under the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) Bargaining Unit.