Procurement Analyst, MC-1102-4A Job in Washington DC, DC

Vacancy No. MCC-12618574-23-DAF Department Millennium Challenge Corporation
Salary $117,840.00 to $160,610.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/27/2024 Close Date 12/11/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington DC, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Department of Administration & Finance, within the Contracts & Grants Management Division at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-13, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4A which is generally equal to GS-13.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

Analyzes and evaluates contracting matters; initiates, develops and makes recommendations on contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and control; leads the Personal Service Contractor (PSC) enhancement efforts; supports divisional programs and projects.

Conducts research to respond to questions and resolve issues. Collects data/information, and timely incorporates solutions/improvements to streamline and reduce administrative burdens in executing and administering PSC contracts.

Serves as a focal point in managing the Agency Staff Tracking and Reconciliation System or other workforce tracking records system, focusing on proper system use and accuracy of contractor data and coordinates with Human Resources to ensure accuracy of federal (i.e. FTE, Intern) data. Collaborates with other departments and divisions to incorporate refinements and efficiencies to the system to ensure proper use and accurate records.

Reviews and analyzes proposed new and revised portions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and 2 CFR 200. Writes plans, procedures, and guidance, incorporates updates into the Agency policies and guidance. Integrates new developments and best practices into ongoing programs and initiatives. Advises on impact of regulatory changes to all levels within/outside the Agency.

Recognizes issues related to federal contracts and assistance awards, research possible solutions and alternatives, and provides expert advice and guidance to all levels within/outside the Agency. Responds to technical inquiries regarding the MCC Contract Operations Manual (COM), MCC Grants Manual, and Federal procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.

Serves as the lead/Contracting Officer Representative on the Division's requirements: Timely develops requirements, submits purchase requests, evaluates offers, reviews payment requests, etc.

Serves as the lead on various Divisional programs and projects: System management (CPARS, FPDS, SAM, Agency contract writing system, G-Invoicing, etc.), quality assurance reviews, COR/PM management, invoicing procedures, etc. Maintains Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level III.

Develops and presents training on procurement- and assistance-related topics.

Serves as an audit POC for the Division. Liaises with the auditors and Agency colleagues to timely supply requested data and information. Resolves any discrepancies or findings.

Provides assistance to the administration and management of MCC's charge card/purchase card program in accordance with General Services Administration (GSA) and Agency policy by serving as an Agency Program Coordinator (APC).

Helps manage the MCC Contracts and Grants Management SharePoint sites and architecture by creating and managing access to document libraries, editing and creating pages, and directly updating internal trackers and SharePoint lists related to MCC CORs and purchase card holders. Develops new SharePoint sites and pages within the existing CGM SharePoint infrastructure and updates existing sites and pages as needed to continually improve the look and utility.

Advises on contracting policies and supports planning and analysis of project assignments by gathering and evaluating information, setting specific goals, assessing problem areas, and preparing recommendations for resolution via white papers, Microsoft Excel charts/graphs, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence dashboards etc.

Serves as the backup to the Branch Director. Where appropriate, provides a high level of technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and fellow team members on problems of unusual complexity or sensitivity in the areas of policy, systems and training. Provides direction and specific guidance to less experienced members of the team in any of the major areas cited above.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
  • More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid
  • Some domestic and international travel may be required

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

and

A. A 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.

Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.

D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.

To qualify for Pay Band 4A, applicants must also meet the following requirements:

Applicants must also have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4B (GS-12) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, examples of this experience are defined as: using procurement policies and procedures and various contract principles, practices, and regulations; resolving issues related to federal contracts and assistance awards, researching possible solutions and alternatives, and providing expert advice and guidance to all levels within/outside the Agency; conducting reviews and evaluations of solicitations, contracts and procedures for conformance to internal operating procedures, policies, etc.; developing and making recommendations on contracting policies, procedures and documents, incorporating updates into the Agency policies and guidance as needed; and communicating, orally and in writing, in order to respond to and manage requests for information and inquiries regarding contracting and procurement regulations, policies, and procedures. Note: this experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit, you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.

A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:
  • The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position.
  • The selectee's overall experience in a particular area.
  • The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.
MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range pf the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands).

Additional information

  • This position may be filled under Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) - Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under DHA. Any qualified applicant may be selected without regard to competitive rating and ranking, veterans' preference, and "rule of three" procedures.
  • Federal Acquisition Certification (Contracting (FAC-C) Level III or the equivalent Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II in Contracting). If you are not currently certified, you must achieve certification within 24 months of appointment.
  • RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
  • If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
    Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience.
  • SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
  • The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. "The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position."
  • Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
  • Pay: Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
  • The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
  • Selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
  • PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
  • Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
  • Probationary/Trial Period: You may be required to serve a one-year probationary/trial period.
  • Government Travel Card - You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire.The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as

  • Contracting/Procurement
  • Technical Competence



Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.

If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Required Documents

The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

  • Applicants are encouraged to include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder
    (http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
  • Unofficial college transcripts - if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify "Unofficial" transcripts are acceptable. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
  • Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) if applying under VEOA or VRA. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to: www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
  • Copy of SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (such as promotion, reassignment, within-grade increase, or new appointment which shows your tenure/status, grade, salary/pay).
  • If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Eligible ICTAP/CTAP employees within the commuting area must submit proof of eligibility. If applicable, see Other Information.
  • Persons with disabilities and others who are eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (e.g., service with the Government Accountability Office {GAO}, Peace Corps, etc.) should indicate the type of appointment on your application and provide supporting documentation as provided by that authority.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Candidates are encouraged to include information included in the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder to ensure that you have submitted a complete application. For tips on preparing your resume see: For tips on preparing your resume see: (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/).

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you'll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system. Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 12618574. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/11/2024.

If you cannot apply online:

  1. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf and
  2. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentations to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

Agency contact information

MCC HR-Applications
Address
Department of Administration and Finance
1099 - 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
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Next steps

Upon receipt of the online questionnaire, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will assess your experience and transcript(s) (if appropriate), identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interview. We will notify you by email after each of these steps have been completed. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the deadline for applications.

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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