PROCUREMENT ANALYST (SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE) with Security Clearance
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Location: Fort Meade, MD
Description:
Duties * Plans, organizes, and manages the integration of the goals and objectives of the USCYBERCOM and sub-components Small Business (SB) Programs, to optimize Command opportunities in achieving mandated SB acquisition targets. * In collaboration with the Command Acquisition Executive (CAE) and the Command's senior leadership, develops goals/objectives that integrate the Command's SB Programs with the overall operational and acquisition plans. * Provides authoritative advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of SB and administrative issues to inform and support high-level program planning. * Leads plans, organizes, and directs the activities of USCYBERCOM SB Programs, ensuring all such efforts comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. * Exercises delegated authority to resolve disagreements between the Command and external authorities and subordinate unit contracting offices. * Serves as the Command's focal point for analysis of developments in public law, new business trends, policy changes, and the effectiveness of the Command's SB Programs in achieving compliance and meeting stated performance objectives. * Develops enterprise-level programs, policies, and related instructions that ensure an equitable opportunity for SB concerns to participate in U.S. Government (USG) contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * Three year trial/probationary period may be required. * May be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime. * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam. * This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. Must pass an initial and periodic urinalysis screening for illegal drug use. * Must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1. * Required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually. * Must possess a bachelor's degree conferred or approved by an accredited U.S. college or university based on a 4- year course of study AND must have completed at least 24 semester hours of coursework in certain business-related fields. * must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification level (Contracting Career field, Professional) requirements applicable to the duties of this position. * Acquisition Workforce (AWF) members must complete 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two (2) years, in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. * This is a Defense Acquisition Workforce (AWF) position. The employee must meet the DoDI 5000.66 requirements applicable to the Career Category/Functional Area and the Career Level Certification. * Foundational Career Level Certification or Contracting Professional Certification must be met within 3 years. * Practitioner Career Level Certification must be met within 5 years. * Advanced Career Level Certification must be met within 4 years. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. * Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee
* Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
* Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)
* Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Expert Level within the CES Occupational Structure In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Basic Requirement : Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Must have completed at least 24 semester hours of coursework in certain business-related fields. Must attach transcripts OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee 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; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe One-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by includes 1) Analyzing all phases of enterprise-level acquisition program such as contract awards and contract closeout, including identifying and mitigating risk. 2) conducting thorough market research to identify potential small business partners that can meet specific technical requirements; 3) developing project plans that outline objectives, timelines, resources needed, and deliverables; 4) advocating and negotiating when developing policies concerning small business programs. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications . Additional information * If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. * This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. * This is a(n) FC-14 Contracting Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. * Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized to highly qualified candidate. Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized. * Student loan repayment, advanced-in-hire, and advanced leave accrual may be authorized. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will
* Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
* Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)
* Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Expert Level within the CES Occupational Structure In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Basic Requirement : Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Must have completed at least 24 semester hours of coursework in certain business-related fields. Must attach transcripts OR Exemption: You are exempt from the education requirements above if (A) you are a current civilian employee 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; OR (B) you are a current military member who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 on or before September 30, 2000. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe One-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by includes 1) Analyzing all phases of enterprise-level acquisition program such as contract awards and contract closeout, including identifying and mitigating risk. 2) conducting thorough market research to identify potential small business partners that can meet specific technical requirements; 3) developing project plans that outline objectives, timelines, resources needed, and deliverables; 4) advocating and negotiating when developing policies concerning small business programs. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications . Additional information * If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. * This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. * This is a(n) FC-14 Contracting Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. * Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized to highly qualified candidate. Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized. * Student loan repayment, advanced-in-hire, and advanced leave accrual may be authorized. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will