Procurement Analyst USAID

Summary You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is in the USAID Annex, 500 D Street, SW, Washington, DC, in the Bureau for Management, Office of Acquisition and Assistance

(M/OAA) , at the

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Duties Provide guidance to Bureaus, Missions, the Assistant Administrator for Management, the Senior Procurement Executive, heads of procurement activities, contracting and agreement officers, and other staff on Federal A and A guidance and regulations. Review and interpret the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Federal Assistance Regulation (2 CFR Title 2). Draft USAID’s supplemental Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Agency Assistance Regulation (2 CFR 700), and other Agency regulations, policies, guidelines, procedures, and instructions related to USAID contracts and assistance agreements. Respond to Government Accountability Office (GAO), Inspector General (IG), and other external recommendations for changes to USAID policies and procedures. Develop new policies and procedures, if warranted, to correct deficiencies, reduce Agency risk, or achieve development objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment: United States Citizenship is required. Relevant experience (see Qualifications below). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. You may be required to serve a one year probationary period. These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP’s) under the Agency’s approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. You must meet the Time-in-Grade requirements prior to the announcement closing to be eligible for consideration. Qualifications Direct Hire Authority:

This position is being filled using 5 U.S.C 3309-3318 or 5 CFR part 211 and part 337, subpart A, which is the OPM approved government-wide direct hire authority. Basic Requirements:

Applicants must meet the basic requirement for this position. To meet the basic requirement for Procurement Analyst GS-13/14 positions, applicants must have: A:

Completion of all mandatory training 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 that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. AND B:

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, that included or was 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. C:

Exceptions:

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. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. D:

Waiver:

When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. Specialized Experience: GS-13:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the

GS-12

level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position include: (a) prepares clear acquisition and/or assistance regulations and policy guidance; AND (b) provides well-researched regulatory and policy recommendations to senior leadership. GS-14:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the

GS-13

level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (a) analyzes legislation and acquisition and/or assistance regulations to develop internal policies and procedures; (b) responsible for communicating with high-level working groups (both internal and external to the Agency); AND (c) issues acquisition and/or assistance policies and guidance to increase the effectiveness of the Agency’s workforce. Education: This position

has

a positive education requirement. Therefore,

transcripts are required. Additional Information: USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide, playing an active and critical role in the promotion of U.S. foreign policy interests. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required. Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized. EEO Policy:

EEO Policy Statement. Reasonable Accommodation Policy:

USAID is committed to equal employment opportunity; therefore, reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities. Veterans’ Information:

Veterans Information. Telework:

Telework.gov. Selective Service Registration:

Selective Service System. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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