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Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities This position is for the chief of the Automated Branch in the Procurement Process Support directorate. The branch supports the Automated One Time Buy process, which includes the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Responsibilities include end user support and executing sub-process owner actions on behalf of HQ-DLA-J7 for the automated procurement system and DIBBS. The branch is heavily involved in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Transformation initiative to transition from ECC to S/4 and to replace SAP’s current Procurement for Public Sector (PPS) tool, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Directs and supervises procurement business process analysts (BPAs) on system development, and implementation, including training; recommends system process improvements, and functional analysis of business operations, including metrics. Plans and directs the work of BPAs as it relates to local and Enterprise policy and functional support to the Acquisition workforce, including automated and DIBBS system functionality. Analyzes operational data and recommends improvements to automated system functionality that will increase automated award throughput while maintaining the integrity of the program. Participates in the development and execution of Enterprise-wide system functionality initiatives including determination of any system gaps or changes that require attention to ensure all system requirements have been met. Supports all acquisition functional areas as well as those not directly incorporated in the EBS system, but which provide necessary indirect support to the Center’s mission and provides EBS system support to these ancillary system users. Briefs all levels of management on the automated and DIBBS system functionality as well as system development and testing and deployment status as it pertains to transformation initiatives. Performs full range of human resource functions. Works with personnel from the customer-facing, supplier-facing groups in order to continuously improve the procurement process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Supervisory Procurement Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000, are excluded from the requirements of "A)" above. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Responsible for the analysis and evaluation of contracting matters and the initiation, development and recommendation of contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and control for subordinate contracting activities Recommendation of systemic functionality in support of procurement process requirements. Evaluating and recommending disposition on requested waivers to statutory requirements Reviewing, evaluating and providing specific guidance concerning contracting policies and procedures Participating in the development of policy as a representative to special task groups within the agency or department Providing advice and guidance on contracting matters to project managers and contracting officers at subordinate contracting activities. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Contracting (C), Professional (Foundational) certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.