Summary About the Position: Serves as the Business Oversight Branch (BOB) Chief interfacing with the District Contracting Chief and assisting the North Atlantic Division Contracting staff to assist the Regional Chief of Contracting in the procurement of Construction, Services, A/E Services, and Supply contracts in support of regional or District efforts. Responsibilities Participates in operational planning with top management and key operating officials, in order to advise on the contracting implications of proposed management decisions, and to recommend alternatives based on contracting considerations. Reviews for appropriate contract, pricing provisions, selection of source, determinations and findings, documentation, clarity of contract terms, propriety of cited funds, and compliance with procurement regulations and directives. Briefs the Division Chief on major accomplishments, milestones, and execution challenges. Assigns, reviews, and approves work and evaluates employee performance and assists employees in career development. Mentor others, from junior workforce to senior personnel on contracting related matters. Provides policy interpretation. 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 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 Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education/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. Basic Requirement for Supervisory Procurement Analyst Degree: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR 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. 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Serving as an advisor to the Division and/or key officials in all aspects of contracting. 2) Overseeing the daily operations of acquisition through various methods (i.e., team leads, committee chairs); 3) Performing administrative, technical and lead or supervisory duties; 4) Reviewing negotiation strategies on major contracts; 5) Interpreting laws, regulations, and policies to execute contractual actions for procurement activities. 6) Train others on contracting matters. 7) Advise and make recommendations to higher level management on military and civil acquisition and procurement planning. 8) Able to work with contracting systems such as SPS, experience in CEFMS is desired but not required. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to lead or supervise Contract Performance Management Oral Communication Procurement Analysis Written Communication 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-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 Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or 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) Career Field position (CP) 14 - Contracting and Acquisition position. 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. RELOCATION: Relocation and/or Recruitment may be authorized if in the best interest of the government. LOCATION DETAILS: location is Norfolk, and negotiable after selection SALARY DETAILS: Salary will be determined based on the duty location after selection. The salary posted is for Norfolk locality. Salary will be adjusted to meet the locality pay of the duty location upon selection. A complete list of salary tables can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2023/general-schedule.