Procurement Analyst

This Procurement Analyst position is with Defense Contract Management Agency (Department of Defense) in Phoenix, AZ. See below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. DCMA Location Negotiable upon Selection. This job will close when we have received 150 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. See DCMA Location List, not all locations may be available. Key duties: • Analyzes/evaluates/develops solutions to contract administration and financial management. • Gathers/evaluates data about the organization; then formulates acquisition reform and business initiatives to improve business processes. • Provides expert advice, assistance, and policy/procedure interpretation. • Promotes internal understanding of contract administration/financial management performance trends. • Assesses customer satisfaction by analyzing data, identifying areas of improvement, making recommendations for corrective actions, and following up to ensure that concerns are addressed. • Defines/implements new acquisition excellence initiatives, contracting efficiencies, and streamlining initiatives. • Researches/analyzes performance trends; then implements benchmarking techniques and technological advances to increase efficiency. Qualifications: To qualify for a Procurement Analyst position, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above. AND B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the GS-12 level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Utilizing contract administration/financial management techniques and contracting e-Business tools. Strong background in data collection/interpretation, report writing, and graphic presentations to perform assigned functions and provide recommendations to management. Applying contracting laws, regulations, and procedures to include the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS). Conducting contract administration training sessions for other 1102's in the agency. Effectively communicating orally at briefings, meetings, and conferences. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.