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Position Title
Supervisory Procurement Analyst
Agency
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number
25-DAS-12655384 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 13, 2025 to Monday, February 3, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary? (limit characters)
3. 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 Supervisory 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 current or former federal employees and/or federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) nationwide. From the descriptions below, select how you meet this requirement.
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2. Please select one of the following to indicate how you meet the educational requirement of this job series. (limit characters)
3. Applicants must have at least one full 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:
  • Knowledge of government contracting, including operations techniques, and procurement policies and regulations.
  • Experience providing leadership, direction, and guidance in acquisition policy development and planning, contract formation and management, and federal contracting certifications.
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4. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your knowledge of government contracting, including operations techniques, and procurement policies and regulations. 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 providing leadership, direction, and guidance in acquisition policy development and planning, contract formation and management, and federal contracting certifications. 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)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
8. Do you have a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or a Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) in Contracting Certificate? (limit characters)
9. Are you a Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)? (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)
10. Which level description best describes your knowledge of government contracting, including operations techniques, and procurement policies and regulations? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. Do you have experience as a principal contracting policy authority for a large or nationwide program? (limit characters)
12. Do you have experience leading procurement professionals and providing acquisition policy and procedural guidance? (limit characters)
13. Please describe your experience guiding, coaching, or mentoring to a diverse and professional staff or other stakeholders. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 500 words or less. (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)
14. Which level description best describes your experience overseeing daily operational activities and making recommendations on administration, organizational structure, personnel matters, and budget and staffing resource needs and distribution? (limit characters)
15. Which level description best describes your experience providing essential contract management policy guidance and ensuring procurement activities adhere to laws, regulations, and policies? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
16. Do you have experience conducting assessments of acquisition programs and contracting vehicles? (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)
17. Which level description best describes your ability to research, analyze, and apply contractual knowledge to advise contracting officers and procurement staff on contractual negotiations and required contracting officer determinations and decisions? (limit characters)
18. Which level description best describes your experience providing procurement policy advice and support, including review of special procurement delegation requests to procurement staff? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. Do you have experience creating and presenting briefings, acquisition updates, and regular status reports to senior officials? (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 experience staying informed of current, pending, and new procurement legislation and ensuring policies and procedures are relevant and in compliance? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. Do you have experience overseeing contracting officer and contracting officer's representative certification programs or developing policies to oversee these? (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)
22. Which level description best describes your experience delivering or overseeing periodic procurement training to procurement personnel? (limit characters)
23. Which level description best describes your experience supporting or advising on the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls for contracting and other related programs, such as the Government Purchase Card Program? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
24. Do you have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills? (limit characters)
25. How would you rate your oral 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)
26. Which level description best describes your ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing on a variety of technical topics under short deadlines? (limit characters)
27. Which level description best describes your experience providing best-in-class customer service in procurement policy administration and acquisition-related services? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
28. 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)