Procurement Analyst, GS-1102-11/12 - Direct Hire

Procurement Analyst, GS-1102-11/12 - Direct Hire

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Salary Range: $75038 - $116925 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GS-1102-11/12, Procurement Analyst, GS-1102-11/12 - Direct Hire located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ALC CHIEF OF CONTRACTING OFFICE -COCO in Elizabeth City, North Carolin

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a Procurement Analyst providing expert advice and guidance concerning implementation of rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing acquisition actions. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Advising management and contracting officers on matters pertaining to contracting policies and procedures. Conducting reviews of contractual documents within predetermined categories based on dollar value, method of acquisition, and other factors. Auditing contracts and purchased orders for compliance with regulations and procedures. Conducting training of contracting personnel to improve acquisition practices. Providing computer support for ALC procurement programs, as well as programs mandated by Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security. Maintaining and tracking the record of the Contracting Officer Warrant Program (COWP). At the GS-11 level, the same duties will be performed under closer supervision. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. A. Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following basic education requirement: a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; OR 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. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: AND To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level. AND Completion of 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, if related. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Reviewing contracting actions and contractual documents for appropriate contract type, cost/pricing data, selection source, acquisition method, clarity of contract terms, propriety of cited funds, documentation, etc. Maintaining databases, managing data, and providing statistics for a procurement / contracting function. Providing technical advice to management and contracting personnel regarding a wide variety of complex procurement and contracting issues NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 10% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. "Newly appointed" refers to the first appointment (regardless of tenure) as an employee of the Federal Government, an appointment following a break in service of at least 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government, or, in certain cases, an appointment following a break in service of less than 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government. Relocation Incentive - Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 10% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12-month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment.

How to Apply: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a resume and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, any applicable assessments, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 12/18/2025. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Kimberley Alston at Kimberley.L.Alston@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-18