Procurement Analyst, SSC/PK

Summary

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Duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Procurement Analyst for SSC/PK (NH-1102-04, GS-14/15 Equivalent). Description: Procurement Analyst in the Policy or Program Support branch of SSC/PKV, serving as a senior contracting and business advisor on complex, high-visibility acquisition actions. SSC/PKV provides acquisition and contracting subject matter expertise to the Space Service Acquisition Executive (SAF/SQ), HCA, SCO, Field Command Leadership, Portfolio Acquisition Executives, and the SSC contracting workforce. The position supports enterprise-level decision-making through acquisition strategy review, risk-based reviews, policy and process development, staff coordination, and cross-functional problem solving. Selected candidates may be assigned to either the Policy or Program Support branch based on organizational needs and applicant experience. Position Responsibilities: - Review complex, high-value procurement actions and provide recommendations to improve acquisition strategy, documentation quality, and regulatory compliance. - Advise Chiefs of the Contracting Office and acquisition teams on difficult business and contracting issues affecting priority programs. - Serve as a senior staff resource in policy, program support, or business operations matters requiring sound judgment and enterprise perspective. - Develop and refine HCA- and SCO-level processes, procedures, tools, and guidance to improve acquisition effectiveness. - Build productive working relationships with contracting officers, specialists, program offices, legal counsel, pricing, and senior leaders. - Represent SSC/PKV in internal and external meetings across SSC, USSF, and the Department of the Air Force. - Respond to action items, audits, Congressional inquiries, data calls, and other senior-leader taskings. - Support leadership initiatives to improve acquisition speed, quality, consistency, and mission outcomes. Ideal Candidate: - Appropriate Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level certification - Unlimited contracting officer warrant (current or inactive) - Advanced degree in a business-related field (e.g., MBA, JD) - Experience as a contracting and/or agreements officer in complex competitive and sole source acquisitions, contract administration, or other transactions - Deep understanding and subject matter expertise in systems contracting, especially for the space portfolio - Forward-thinking, solution-oriented team player with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills - Experience working with and interfacing with senior leaders - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing - Experience working effectively under pressure and in a dynamic environment Qualifications

DOD QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR GS-1102 CONTRACTING POSITIONS This is an individual, single agency qualification standard for Department of Defense positions. This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020. Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent) positions: Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. GS-12 thru GS-15 (no educational equivalent) One year equivalent to at least next lower grade level Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officer Positions: In addition to meeting, the basic educational requirement as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have: Have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and Have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard. In addition: Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements above, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for positions at grades GS-7 (or equivalent) and above. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Basic Requirements for Critical Acquisition Positions: The Secretary of Defense shall designate the acquisition positions in the Department of Defense that are critical acquisition positions, applicants must: Be eligible for GS-14, or equivalent; and Hold a bachelor's degree; and Have completed all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions; and Possess four years of acquisition experience. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. Basic Qualification Requirements for Senior Contracting Officials: A Senior Contracting Official is a position such as a director of contracting, or a principal deputy to a director of contracting, serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Office of the Secretary of a Military Department, the Headquarters (HQ) of a Military Department, the HQ of a Defense Agency, a subordinate command HQ, or a major systems or logistics contracting activity in the Department of Defense. Before a person may be assigned to a critical acquisition position as a senior contracting official, the person must have at least four years' experience in contracting. Waivers: With the exception of Specialized Experience, the component acquisition career management authority may waive any or all of the requirements listed in this qualifications standard with respect to any employee of the Department of Defense if the board certifies that the individual possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated job performance and qualifying experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position. Other Information

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