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Position Title
Procurement Analyst (12 Month Open Continuous Roster)
Agency
Internal Revenue Service
Announcement Number
24-12354875M-PCB-1102-13 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to Monday, January 27, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. IRS CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus IRS employee and:
  • you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). (limit characters)
2. Treasury CTAP Candidate - Are you a current displaced or surplus Department of Treasury (non-IRS) employee and:
 
  • you are located within the same local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES) AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). (limit characters)
3. IRS Internal Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - Are you a current career or career-conditional, Competitive Service Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employee? You can view a copy of your most recent SF-50 to determine if you are Competitive Service. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should be a "1" or "2".)

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, submit a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal. (limit characters)
4. IRS RPP Candidate (excluding Chief Counsel and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)) - Are you a current IRS employee who has received a Reassignment Preference Program (RPP) notice and:
 
  • you are located either within or outside the local commuting area of this vacancy, AND
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of this vacancy, AND
  • your position has the same or higher promotion potential and the same work schedule (e.g., permanent, seasonal, etc.) of this vacancy, AND
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent?

If you indicate "Yes" for this question, you MUST submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of RPP eligibility such as a RPP notice AND a copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

For more information, review IRS Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 6.330.1. (limit characters)
Preferences
1. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 1st location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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2. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 2nd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 2nd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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3. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 3rd location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 3rd priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
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4. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 4th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 4th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
 (limit characters)
5. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 5th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 5th priority, select "No priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
 (limit characters)
6. In the preference question above that states "Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location." you selected the location(s) you prefer to be considered for.

Below, please prioritize the locations you selected above by selecting the 6th location you would like to be considered for. If you selected more than one location, use the following questions to prioritize each location (up to 6 locations).
  • The following list includes ALL IRS locations but not all locations are available for this announcement.
  • Only locations listed on the announcement and in the above question are available.
  • Do NOT select locations you did not choose in the question above.
  • If you do NOT have a 6th priority, select "No additional priority location".
  • Applicants will NOT be considered for locations that are not included on the announcement and in the question above.
 (limit characters)
7. How many performance related awards, (including time off in lieu of monetary), or quality step increases have you received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement?

You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm. (limit characters)
8. Please list the names of any performance related awards and/or quality step increases you have received in the three years preceding the closing date of this announcement and the dates (MMDDYYYY) of the awards. (For example: Performance Award, 02/02/2019).

You may obtain a list of your most recent awards at https://persinfo.web.irs.gov/indexawd.htm. (limit characters)
9. What is your Standard Employee Identifier (SEID)? (limit characters)
10. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, please provide your current or last pay plan, series, and grade level or pay band. For example: GS-0303-05, IR-0343-02, WG-5400-04. (limit 250 characters)
11. What is your current position title? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. Your responses to the following questions supplement the information provided in your resume. (limit characters)
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (GRADE 13 & ABOVE): You must complete all Mandatory Training requirements as described in DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ACQUISITION CAREER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HANDBOOK. AND 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level as defined below. AND 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.
OR
Exception: Employees occupying a GS-1102 position will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on or after January 1, 2000. However, basic requirements and specialized experience requirements must be met in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13 LEVEL: In addition to the basic requirements above, you must meet at least one year of specialized experience at the grade 12 level that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement regulations, and contracting principles, including the latest procedures and techniques, sufficient to plan, develop, and implement all contractual aspects of IRS acquisitions as well as apply regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Treasury Acquisition Regulation (DTAR),Department of Treasury Acquisition Procedures (DTAP), Statutes, Executive Orders, OMB Directives, Internal Revenue Service Acquisition Procedures (IRSAP), and IRS Procurement Policies and Procedures. In addition, your experience must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of negotiation techniques, cost/price analysis, legal and regulatory interpretations, unique contract terms and conditions, subcontracting requirements, legal contracting principles, and the ability to explain and interpret complex technical specifications. Your experience must also demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the procurement process including pre-award and post-award procurement actions required to solicit and award public contracts under the formal advertising and negotiated procurement methods.; and a comprehensive knowledge of contracting and business guides used to initiate and process procurement actions including knowledge of terminology applicable to acquisition of commodities and services. (limit characters)
1. Basic Requirements
To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must meet the requirements below.
You must have completed all Mandatory Training requirements as described in Department of Treasury Acquisition Career Management Program Handbook.
AND
have four (4) years of experience in contracting or related positions AND 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower level as defined below. AND a four (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.
OR
Exception: Employees occupying a GS-1102 position will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on or after January 1, 2000. However, basic requirements and specialized experience requirements must be met in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.

Candidates applying for the Procurement Analyst position must meet one of the basic requirements in order to be considered. Please select the statement that is true about your education and/or experience. (limit characters)
2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-13 LEVEL: In addition to the basic requirements above, you must meet at least one year of specialized experience at the grade 12 level that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and understanding of procurement regulations, and contracting principles, including the latest procedures and techniques, sufficient to plan, develop, and implement all contractual aspects of IRS acquisitions as well as apply regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Department of Treasury Acquisition Regulation (DTAR),Department of Treasury Acquisition Procedures (DTAP), Statutes, Executive Orders, OMB Directives, Internal Revenue Service Acquisition Procedures (IRSAP), and IRS Procurement Policies and Procedures. In addition, your experience must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of negotiation techniques, cost/price analysis, legal and regulatory interpretations, unique contract terms and conditions, subcontracting requirements, legal contracting principles, and the ability to explain and interpret complex technical specifications. Your experience must also demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the procurement process including pre-award and post-award procurement actions required to solicit and award public contracts under the formal advertising and negotiated procurement methods.; and a comprehensive knowledge of contracting and business guides used to initiate and process procurement actions including knowledge of terminology applicable to acquisition of commodities and services.

Which of the following is true about your specialized experience? (limit characters)
3. GS-13 TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Under merit promotion procedures, applicants must satisfy time-in-grade requirements contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Time is credited based on calendar time served in a grade, regardless of the number of days or hours worked.

Please select the response that best describes your time in grade. (limit characters)
4. Please provide your current pay plan, series, and grade. For example: GS-303-03, IR-512-01, etc
 (limit characters)
5. What is your current position title?
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6. What is your SEID number?
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7. What is your highest level of experience assessing customers' acquisition needs using procurement judgment compliant with rules and regulations to develop recommendations and solutions? (limit characters)
8. Which of the following best describes your experience providing consultation, guidance and recommendations on acquisitions that conform to procurement agency procedures and Federal regulations? (limit characters)
9. Which of the following decision-making experiences have you performed? (limit characters)
10. Which of the following statements best describes your experience in verbally communicating and providing guidance in the federal procurement arena? (limit characters)
11. Which of the following best describes your experience identifying and resolving problems related to procurement activities, e.g., repetitive and systemic problems, analysis of problem impact, determining cause, developing alternative solutions, and making recommendations? (limit characters)
12. Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting and applying a broad spectrum of acquisition regulations; i.e., the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency-specific regulations, laws, and policies? (limit characters)
13. Which of the following statements best describe how you identify rules, principles or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; and how you analyze information to make correct inferences, draw accurate conclusions, and develop policies regarding acquisitions? (limit characters)
14. Which of the following statements best describes how you have researched, produced, published, and circulated documents including white papers, newsletters, policies & procedures, responses to audits, approval documents, training courses, executive correspondence, responses to congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information Act requests (FOIAs), media requests, etc.? (limit characters)
15. Which of the following best describes your experience advising and guiding procurement personnel in the preparation of documents; such as Pre/Post Negotiation Memoranda, Memoranda to File, Justifications, Determinations, Solicitations, Evaluation Process, Best Value, GSA Buys, Source Selection Decision Documentation, Award Decisions and Supporting documentation, Modifications, Freedom of Information Act responses (FOIA), Unsolicited proposals, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Procurement Data System, Next Generation (FPDS-NG) Reporting, Terminations, Ratifications, Debarments and Suspensions, etc.? (limit characters)
16. Which of the following statements best describes your demonstrated expertise in the Federal procurement contracting process, possessing Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), use of various innovative acquisition strategies from cradle-to-grave, and ability to advise Contract Specialists, Contracting Officers, Program/Project Managers, Procurement Managers, and others on the most effective acquisition strategy and/or procurement solution for the particular project? (limit characters)
17. Which of the following statements best describes your expertise resolving procurement problems including resolution of certified claims, claims for equitable adjustment, protests; debarments/suspensions, terminations for default, convenience and/or cause; contract changes; performance issues; internal audits across organizations, and participation on intra-agency and inter-agency workgroups and committees tasked to implement and/or improve Federal procurement policies and guidance, manpower issues, and management of various procurement programs? (limit characters)
18. Which of the following best describes your highest level of workload management? (limit characters)
19. Which of the following describes your knowledge of the mission, function and organization of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a bureau of the Department of Treasury, how its? social, political and technological systems work and operate within them, and the role of the Office of Procurement in IRS? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. To qualify for this position and receive full credit for your relevant experience you must list the month/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your resume. Your resume must support your responses to the questions. Do you understand that failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination?
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21. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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