Procurement Analyst, SSCPK

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Procurement Analyst for SSC/PK (NHGS-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

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• PCS/Relocation funding is available.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position is eligible for remote or hybrid. If hybrid telework 2-4 days a pay period. Actual pay will be based on locality.
• Position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) assignments.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter file an OGE-450.
• This position may require a Contracting Officers warrant.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• This position requires drug testing.
• Alternative work arrangements including establishing an alternate work location may be considered for this position at the time of selection in accordance with mission requirements and agency policy.

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:

Bachelors 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 bachelors 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.