Procurement Analyst

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expertise in procurement policy, review and compliance, systems, procedural guidance, instruction, training reviews, and to provide oversight for Department-wide procurement projects and program management activities and policy initiatives. This position oversees transformative procurement management functions throughout VA.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops, interprets, and implements procurement policies and procedures to procure goods and services. Provides policy expertise for the full spectrum of procurements, encompassing systems development, contracting processes and guidance. Provides expert advice to management, contracting officers and specialists, customers and industry executives on contract management, operations, systems, and major acquisition programs to include acquisition planning, contract solicitation, proposal evaluation, contract negotiation, contract execution, contract management, contract administration and process improvement. Researches, reviews, and/or interprets regulatory and directive material issued or to be issued and prepares necessary instructions and guidance to carry out policies. Evaluates, develops, and recommends improvements in contracting policies, procedures, training and instructions to management and higher authorities. Coordinates and assists with responses to protests of awards, audit reports, and congressional committees. Reviews training for adherence to procurement policy for Department activities and customers. Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) in procurement policy and provides expertise in development, transformation, and implementation of new initiatives, mandates, or procurement policy programs. Conducts reviews and assessments of the effectiveness of directives and regulatory instructions through reviews of reports, correspondence, observations, and site visits. Accomplishes follow-up actions to ensure compliance or resolution of findings and recommendations. Contributes to capturing institutional knowledge and learning across the acquisition lifecycle. Facilitates knowledge management through lessons learned, best practices and knowledge sharing across the department. Serves as a mentor for other procurement analysts. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Available Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in affect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: Available, per agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD00159A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.