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Position Title
Procurement Analyst
Agency
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number
24-DAS-12417490 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, July 18, 2024 to Thursday, August 8, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you: 

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more OR
• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 10% or more (**TP or 5 point veterans please do not answer 'yes' to this question.**)

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary? (limit characters)
4. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Procurement Analyst position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVE ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSE DUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT IN YOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE.
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1. This vacancy announcement is open to candidates who live in the Washington, DC commuting area and/or current employees of the Federal Judiciary (AO and U.S. Courts nationwide). (limit characters)
2. Please select one of the following to indicate how you meet the basic requirement of this job series. (limit characters)
3. Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience must  demonstrate experience in ALL areas defined below:
  • Interpreting and implementing procurement policies and regulations to support contracting activities, including delivering clear and concise memos, bulletins, and training or communication materials and presentations;
  • Reviewing pre-award and post-award documents, including solicitations, market research reports, pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda, responsibility determinations, waivers, and justifications and approvals;
  • Evaluating and recommending changes to procurement policies consistent with changing statutes or policy initiatives to improve effectiveness of procurement processes; and  
  • Analyzing and resolving issues involving procurement programs, processes, policies, and/or procedures. 
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4. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience interpreting and implementing procurement policies and regulations to support contracting activities, including delivering clear and concise memos, bulletins, and training or communication materials and presentations. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less. (limit characters)
5. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less. (limit characters)
6. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience reviewing pre-award and post-award documents, including solicitations, market research reports, pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda, responsibility determinations, waivers, and justifications and approvals. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less. (limit characters)
7. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less. (limit characters)
8. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience evaluating and recommending changes to procurement policies consistent with changing statutes or policy initiatives to improve effectiveness of procurement processes. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less. (limit characters)
9. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less. (limit characters)
10. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your experience analyzing and resolving issues involving procurement programs, processes, policies, and/or procedures. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 1,000 words or less. (limit characters)
11. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 words or less. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
12. Do you have a Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting FAC-C (Professional) Certificate or a Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Contracting(Professional) Certificate? (limit characters)
13. Do you have a NCMA Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) Certificate or Federal Contract Manager(CFCM) Certificate? (limit characters)
14. Do you have experience serving as Contracting Officer's Representative for procurement support contracts? (limit characters)
15. Do you have experience with federal contracting regulations, principles, and procedures for awarding orders, contracts, blanket purchase agreements, and IDIQ contract? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
16. Which level description best describes your experience interpreting and implementing procurement policies and regulations to support contracting activities, including delivering clear and concise memos, bulletins, and training or communication materials and presentations? (limit characters)
17. Which level description best describes your experience conducting procurement training (i.e., in-person, virtual, hybrid formats), including development and maintenance of online training courses? (limit characters)
18. Which level description best describes your experience reviewing pre-award and post-award documents, including solicitations, market research reports, pre-negotiation and post-negotiation memoranda, responsibility determinations, waivers, and justifications and approvals? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. Do you have experience advising management and contracting staff on procurement issues? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
20. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience analyzing and resolving issues involving procurement programs, processes, policies, and procedures? (limit characters)
21. Which level description best describes your experience evaluating and recommending changes to procurement policies consistent with changing statutes or policy initiatives to improve effectiveness of procurement processes? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
22. Do you have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills? (limit characters)
23. How would you rate your verbal communication skills? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
24. Which level description best describes your ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing on a variety of technical topics often under short deadlines? (limit characters)
25. Which level description best describes your ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships in a team environment? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
26. I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other non descriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non consideration for this position. (limit characters)