Supervisory Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

As a Procurement Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• As a recognized expert in all facets of Federal procurement policy and procedures, provide responsibility for developing, coordinating and revising a wide variety of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) procurement policies and for reviewing proposed Department of Commerce (DOC) procurement policy, changes to existing policy and determining whether they should be addressed in NOAA guidance. These policies and regulations have far-reaching implications for all acquisitions throughout NOAA, with a focus on micro-purchasing efforts.
• Review acquisitions activities, develop guidance material on micro-purchase contracting issues, and provide technical advice to staff and management officials in Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO). Resolve problems, furnish guidance, and interpret the application of regulations and policies. Keep subordinates informed on assigned goals, areas of emphasis, priorities, special projects, and significant aspects of procurement programs. Evaluate and analyze the quality of services provided to customers. Initiate and/or review recommended changes to improve the quality of service.
• Provide advice and assistance on micro-purchase contract matters to NOAA. Frequently serve as the acquisition policy advisor/consultant, exercising independent judgment to resolve complex issues. Interpret, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate issues of approach uncertainty under tight deadlines.
• Exercise technical and administrative supervisory controls that are in keeping with a first-level supervisory position over a staff of contract specialists, purchasing agents, and support staff. Plan and schedule work to be accomplished by subordinates; provide subordinates the requirements and descriptions of the work to be performed and tracks progress; use selective considerations concerning employee capabilities, interests, and work priorities when assigning work; set priorities and quarterly and annual goals.

Position requirements:

• This position requires that within 24 months of employment applicants complete all prescribed mandatory training to become certified FAC-C (Professional). FAC-C (Legacy)/DAWIA Level II or III are considered to have met all mandatory training requirements for this position. Within 24 months of employment employees must complete all prescribed mandatory training to become certified FAC-C (Professional) to continue to occupy this position. - Commerce Acquisition Manual (CAM) 1301.6 Section. NOTE - Copies of training certificates and certifications are required with your application package if applicable.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

Procurement Analyst

As a Procurement Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• As a recognized expert in all facets of Federal procurement policy and procedures, provide responsibility for developing, coordinating and revising a wide variety of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) procurement policies and for reviewing proposed Department of Commerce (DOC) procurement policy, changes to existing policy and determining whether they should be addressed in NOAA guidance. These policies and regulations have far-reaching implications for all acquisitions throughout NOAA, with a focus on micro-purchasing efforts.
• Review acquisitions activities, develop guidance material on micro-purchase contracting issues, and provide technical advice to staff and management officials in Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO). Resolve problems, furnish guidance, and interpret the application of regulations and policies. Keep subordinates informed on assigned goals, areas of emphasis, priorities, special projects, and significant aspects of procurement programs. Evaluate and analyze the quality of services provided to customers. Initiate and/or review recommended changes to improve the quality of service.
• Provide advice and assistance on micro-purchase contract matters to NOAA. Frequently serve as the acquisition policy advisor/consultant, exercising independent judgment to resolve complex issues. Interpret, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate issues of approach uncertainty under tight deadlines.
• Exercise technical and administrative supervisory controls that are in keeping with a first-level supervisory position over a staff of contract specialists, purchasing agents, and support staff. Plan and schedule work to be accomplished by subordinates; provide subordinates the requirements and descriptions of the work to be performed and tracks progress; use selective considerations concerning employee capabilities, interests, and work priorities when assigning work; set priorities and quarterly and annual goals.

Position requirements:

• This position requires that within 24 months of employment applicants complete all prescribed mandatory training to become certified FAC-C (Professional). FAC-C (Legacy)/DAWIA Level II or III are considered to have met all mandatory training requirements for this position. Within 24 months of employment employees must complete all prescribed mandatory training to become certified FAC-C (Professional) to continue to occupy this position. - Commerce Acquisition Manual (CAM) 1301.6 Section. NOTE - Copies of training certificates and certifications are required with your application package if applicable.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

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