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The Procurement Analyst, Small Business Specialist acts in accordance with agency regulations. Develops and encourages opportunities for small business concerns within the various socioeconomic programs by providing information regarding means for doing business with the Federal Government, including assistance available from Federal agencies. Advises potential suppliers on procedures concerning formal advertising and negotiated acquisitions. Establishes and maintains a robust Small Business Outreach program that allows for coordination and participation in Government-Industry conferences, regional, state and local small business events, and inter-agency small business activities. Develops guidance materials and provides technical advice to managers and contracting officers on the nuances of the varied small business programs. Provides technical expertise to contracting Officers, locally, regionally, and nationally, procuring a wide variety of supplies, equipment and services, medical services, equipment repair and maintenance, and facility repair/maintenance and construction, which may involve extensive evaluation of and negotiations with small business concerns. Serves as suppliers' and vendors' primary point of contact for the Network Contracting Office's Business opportunities. Serves as the Network Contracting Office (NCO) technical advisor for assisting small business concerns in obtaining payments under their contracts, late payments, interest penalties, or information on contractual payment provisions; as well as advising on key Department established acquisition directives. Advises small business concerns on doing business with staff, customers, and other stakeholders including, but are not limited to, the procurement of supplies and services using sealed bid, competitive, and non-competitive procedures. Performs solicitation and contract reviews and conduct analysis on problem areas. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
**Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)
*Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the local commuting distance of the advertised duty station.

Position Description/PD#: Procurement Analyst/PD04170A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion. Some ability and dexterity is required in inspecting equipment located in poorly accessible areas. Travel may be required.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

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Management Level:

SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for change management within the Vendor Master environment(s). This role is a key business stakeholder to ensure successful integration of new business acquisitions and is the data steward for Vendor/Supplier Master Data. The role is responsible for leading, creating, analyzing and driving efficiencies of key performance indicators to successfully deliver against our Master Data Management and Procurement Goals (Procurement Strat plan). The Manager Procurement (Supplier Master Data) is responsible for leading and directing a team of Supplier master data analysts to achieve business process, financial, master data, procurement, and control management objectives. Results are critical for optimizing S2P performance enterprise wide, reducing risk, implementing requirements, and ensuring high levels of data integrity. High quality and governance are essential in accomplishing Business Unit and Enterprise-wide objectives and SOD compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute change management plans, policies, and procedures within the Vendor Master data process environment.

• Coach and train staff to create new vendors, perform maintenance and cleanse existing vendor master data. The Company’s vendor master data contains over 10,000 suppliers and supports multiple procurement departments in the organization as well as all domestic business units and operations. The vendor master data is contained in multiple ERP systems including SAP and Fresh Meats systems.

• Partner with IT and other stakeholders to successfully integrate acquired entity’s vendor master data. This includes partnering with IT, business units, operations, shared services, suppliers, and project teams to assess readiness of integrations.

• Coordinate with new team members from acquired entities to train and prepare them on the vendor master data process in SAP. 

• Analyze existing vendor master data of all ERP systems and ensure the harmonization of vendor master data across the multiple ERP systems.

• Administer the vendor insurance requirements of the business

• Ensure suppliers, business units and shared services comply with the Company’s vendor insurance requirements to properly mitigate the Company’s risk.

• Create and analyze the key performance indicators of vendor master data and drives efficiencies for his/her team to gain efficiencies and bandwidth to manage additional vendor master data while maintaining a neutral headcount.

• Meets the department’s cost center budget

• Identifies process improvement opportunities, data enhancement opportunities, working capital opportunities with payment terms and technology opportunities to enable the business to reduce cost in the supply chain and reduce general and administrative and interest expenses. 

• Compliance execution

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 6+ years of experience, Knowledge of process excellence and project management preferred, Experience coaching and leading staff a plus.

Computer Skills: Advanced computer skills and SAP skills a plus.

Communication Skills: Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills

Special Skills: Strong attention to detail, proven team building and leadership skills.

Supervisory: Demonstrated ability to influence without positional authority

Travel: 4 to 6 domestic trips per year.  Possible international trips in the future.

Work Shift:

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

• Advises management and contracting officers on matters pertaining to contracting policies and procedures.
• Reviews for the appropriate contract type, pricing provisions, selections of source, and acquisition method.
• Develops procedures or, guidance for subordinate activities concerning a variety of procurement issues for activity contracting personnel.
• Explain and defend decisions to contracting personnel, contractors, or higher-level reviewing officials; and to conduct training.

• Develop procurement policies and procedures, management techniques, and concepts applicable at the operational level.
• Prepare implementing instructions to new or changed acquisition policies or directives.
• Develop position papers and briefing materials related to all phases of contracting and the long range acquisition planning process.
• Assist in managing the Acquisition Compliance Program, thereby, ensuring all DHA contracting actions have been prepared and processed in accordance with applicable statutes, regulation, and good business judgment.
• Schedule, prepare for, and participate in the DHA internal acquisition compliance review (ACR) process.
• Conduct independent pre-award reviews of solicitations or related contractual documents to determine compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining the TRICARE Contracting Officer warrant program and making recommendations related to issuance of Contracting Officer warrants.

• You will complete correspondence, forms, and spreadsheets in accordance with standard procedures.
• You will contact personnel to obtain written verifications related to shipment, delivery, receipt, or payment of items.
• You will assemble and maintain procurement files related to contracts.
• You will establish and maintain procurement files for referencing.
• You will maintain statistical records and reports to ensure information is accurate.

• Serves as expert analyst in the DLA Acquisition Workforce Development Division (J71).
• Advisor to Senior Leadership and acquisition workforce on program development, process improvement initiatives, and interpretation, and application of related statutory, regulatory, and local policies and procedures.
• Develops long-range goals, objectives, and initiatives consistent with overall agency strategic goals and initiatives to enhance programs.
• Develops, updates, and implements related enterprise-wide acquisition policies consistent with issuance of new and revised statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Performs analysis and recommends corrective action for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the activities reviewed for matters related to regulatory requirements of the acquisition workforce.
• Performs as lead analyst and subject matter expert over acquisition workforce related issues and actions with high visibility and criticality to the acquisition workforce and agency.
• Responsible for Command level staff work, such as developing white papers, executive summaries, and fact sheets, and preparation and delivery of briefs to Senior Leadership and members of the acquisition workforce.
• Leads and/or participates in cross-functional working groups to provide acquisition expertise to resolve enterprise process and policy issues.
• Performs studies and analysis with focus on ensuring responsiveness to changing operational procurement situations while maintaining the greatest possible degree of effectiveness and efficiency in acquisition practices.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Maintains current knowledge of acquisition regulations, directive, information letters and general procedures. Provides guidance and feedback with Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist regarding contract review write ups. Participates in the development of the annual NCO training Plan in collaboration with the Training Officer. Provides technical guidance to supervisors and contracting officers as needed. Facilitates meetings with appropriate supervisors and contract specialists to communicate findings as they pertain to the contracts, sharing agreements and overall acquisitions and coordinates any follow-up action. Ensures that review comments are in accordance with applicable procurement regulations, directives, policies and handbooks. Represents NCO in contract management issues during exploratory and informational stages of top level management planning, policy formation, and decision making. Conducts routine reviews of contract files. Participates on review boards at all phases of contract execution and administration. Manages qualify programs as established by NCO and National Quality Programs. Reviews the quality of correspondence to ensure proper protocols were followed in accordance with applicable guidance. Identifies improvements to the contracting process/program within NCO and makes recommendations to the DoC and contracting supervisors. Participates in regional and national compliance meetings and teleconferences. Provides routine reports to the DoC. Develops action plans and submit recommendations to meet performance monitors/measures. Develops, coordinates, and participates in the NCO's internal acquisition performance review program. The QA shall possess or be able to obtain a FACC Level III certification within one year of placement in the position.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process**
Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)**
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the local commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of one of the advertised Network Contracting Office 22 duty stations.

Position Description/PD#:Procurement Analyst /PD22074A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Required
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

• Provides technical advice to managers Bureau wide; encompassing contract administrations, purchase of retail supply items and procurement. Participates in the development of new and revised contracting and procurement policies.
• Drafts Requests for Proposals (RPFs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) in consultation with the purchasing organization. Ensures that RPFs and RFQs contain complete and accurate descriptions of services, equipment or supplies required.
• Provides expert advice and guidance to Bureau management and serves as the coordinator between assigned Bureau organizations and the Office of Procurement Executive (A/OPE) on all contracting and procurement activities.
• Serves as a liaison between the contracting officers and the contracting officer’s representatives. Prepares final contracts to be awarded including all supporting documentation.

• Initiates, develops, and recommends contracting policies and procedures for the guidance and control of subordinate contracting activities.
• Conducts reviews of contracts or contract changes within predetermined categories based on dollar value, method of acquisition, and other factors.
• Provides advice and guidance on contracting matters to project managers and contracting officers at field contracting offices.
• Conducts training for the acquisition workforce on improved acquisition practices and implementation of new policy / guidance.
• Reviews and recommends corrections to Federal Acquisition Certification and/or warrant request packages from field units prior to submission to higher headquarters.

• Serve as the Customer Liaison between the Contracting Office and serviced customers to understand contract requirements, specifications, prevailing market conditions, socioeconomic concerns, and similar matters.
• Provide acquisition and contracting advice, assistance, and policy/procedure interpretation to personnel at the customer activity and the contracting office.
• Advise management and subordinate echelons on procurement issues and policy proposals that may have exceptional controversy, intensive Congressional interest, or impact major segments of affected industries or sensitive statues.
• Identify situations which could significantly improve efficiency, economy, and/or effectiveness in contractor support of the Army.

• Advise management and contracting officers on matters pertaining to contracting policies and procedures.
• Develop and monitor replies to customer inquiries concerning acquisition-related matters.
• Apply knowledge of pre award and post award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of a full range contract actions and procurement documents.
• Perform reviews and analysis of procurement actions involving complex, new, or innovative acquisition approaches.
• Conduct technical reviews of contracting documents in the Paperless Contract File (PCF) system of record for compliance.
• Interpret guidance on statutes relating to small business programs.
• Conduct acquisition document and file reviews and serve as a subject matter expert on internal compliance reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and overall quality of procurement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), policies, regulations, guidance, and directives.
• Prepare written compliance feedback reports to support mission requirements upon thorough review of the action in the PCF cabinet.
• Effectively communicate strategically and transparently with all stakeholders, management, and members of the project delivery team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Build relationships with customers using effective communication practices.
• Recommend acquisition approaches and determining contract type, knowledge of contracting processes, policies, procedures, and utilization of contracting data, procurement systems and acquisition resources.
• Examine policy issues and strategic planning with a long term perspective to support Division requirements.
• Submit lessons learned and impact position papers to management to track trends in compliance reviews.

• Responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of HQ US Army Corps of Engineers, District Contracting Office products, including acquisition plans and strategies, requests for proposals, Price Negotiation, Source Selection, contracts, etc.
• Performs oversight activities to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Regional, District, and Center Contracting Office programs and operations.
• Evaluates and coordinates on reports of inspections, inquiries, investigations, audits, and related correspondence, as required.
• Provides technical advice on procurement programs, contract placement, and acquisition reform techniques.
• Develops studies on various aspects of acquisition management and contract administration.
• Responsibilities include preparation and presentation of RCC position on proposed publications and directives, to include analysis, evaluation, and implementation of suggestions, which impact the acquisition process.

• Responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of HQ US Army Corps of Engineers, District Contracting Office products, including acquisition plans and strategies, requests for proposals, Price Negotiation, Source Selection, contracts, etc.
• Performs oversight activities to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Regional, District, and Center Contracting Office programs and operations.
• Evaluates and coordinates on reports of inspections, inquiries, investigations, audits, and related correspondence, as required.
• Provides technical advice on procurement programs, contract placement, and acquisition reform techniques.
• Develops studies on various aspects of acquisition management and contract administration.
• Responsibilities include preparation and presentation of RCC position on proposed publications and directives, to include analysis, evaluation, and implementation of suggestions, which impact the acquisition process.

Major duties and responsibilities include: Verifies the accuracy of item and vendor files to improve reporting times and quality of data being reported; Works within established policies and procedures to complete a wide variety of administrative tasks such a market research, surveys, and reference checks; Conducts and documents market research to identify small, disadvantaged, veteran, disabled veteran, and women owned business concerns and for relaying information obtained to appropriate acquisition managers; Maintains the electronic files in Electronic Contracting Management System; Maintains the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) log for the facility and sends out notices to individual COR's whose certification is ready to expire; Performs as recorder at bid opening and preparation of bid abstracts ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of all documentation; Coordinates the administration of Privacy, Cyber-Security, and other required training for applicable contractor employees; Provides training materials and ensures that training certificates are obtained from each contractor employee; Recommends payment or nonpayment of contracting invoices based on evaluation of contractors' progress and initiating paperwork process; Coordinates the closeout process; Gathers and organizes solicitation information as requested by the procurement staff; Prepares for signature, distributes and files routine administrative documents at the request for acquisition staff; Performs contract follow up duties to include communicating and coordinating with contracts to resolve delinquent deliveries, updating order statuses, and matters related to outstanding invoices, late payments, etc.; Performs other duties as assigned.


Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the local commuting distance of a Network Contracting Office 10 duty station. Applicants must live, or be willing to relocate, within the local commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of a Network Contracting Office 10 duty station. Office space will be available for individuals that prefer to work at one of the duty stations.

Position Description/PD#: Procurement Technician/PD10045A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year. During the first year the selectee will perform developmental activities designed to help them acquire the competencies of the target position in which they may be placed upon completion of the program. Participants who successfully complete the Recent College Graduates Program may be eligible for conversion to the target position on a permanent or term (more than one to four years in duration) basis without further competition. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads.

As a Procurement Technician your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews purchase requests submitted by program offices for completeness and accuracy to ensure they are without errors or omissions through reconciling and/or reconstructing incomplete information (e.g., ensures correct funding lines are used or match the correct User Product Code to its line item description, etc.).
• Prepares supporting documentation for recurring contract actions by analyzing and abstracting pertinent information from contract files and incoming correspondence.
• Performs procurement and contract support functions. Processes invoices, monitors contract delivery schedules, assures correct shipping instructions, schedules post-award orientation conferences, and/or assists in maintenance of the official file.
• Receives and reviews payment requests for conformance with the payment clause (terms and conditions) and technical and performance requirements of the contract Statement of Work (SOW).
• Assists in contract close uut activities. Reviews completed official contract file to ensure that all contractual actions are satisfied, no litigation actions are pending, and that contract is completed in every aspect.