Total 5 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Home Office: Columbia, MD

• Serve as the FAR Principal working with OFPP, GSA and DoD on FAR cases, including identifying the type of rule (proposed, interim, direct-to-final), assigning the FAR teams, appointing team members, timeline, and drafting the Unified Agenda.
• Develop regulations to clarify how federal acquisition policies are interpreted and developed in accordance with statutes. Deliberate all changes to the FAR, review and coordinate internally and externally on Federal Register notices.
• Drafting proposed, interim and final rules and performing tasks such as developing regulatory text to amend the FAR, soliciting public comments, and finalizing the regulations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical advisor with knowledge and experience in researching legislation, Executive Orders, acquisition regulations, and other contracting guidance, policy, and procedures necessary to execute contracts.
• Analyze acquisition information, and summarize issues, background, findings, describe the alternatives, and include a viable solution to resolve problems for Leadership.
• Provides agency FAR rulemaking leadership and guidance to NASA FAR analysts, NFS Manager and the acquisition workforce resulting in the development of changes to agency FAR supplements.
• Prepare and present briefing material and conduct training for procurement initiatives and policy changes to team members, managers, and senior leaders across the agency to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.
• Lead the formulation of procurement policy guidance, recommending improvements to legislation, acquisition initiatives, contracting guidance, and procedures in collaboration with team members and internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork on work assignments and activities and when representing NASA on Agency and Interagency working groups, teams, committees, as assigned.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Analyzes and evaluates contracting matters; initiates, develops and makes recommendations on contracting policies, procedures, guidance, and control; leads the Personal Service Contractor (PSC) enhancement efforts; supports divisional programs and projects.

Conducts research to respond to questions and resolve issues. Collects data/information, and timely incorporates solutions/improvements to streamline and reduce administrative burdens in executing and administering PSC contracts.

Serves as a focal point in managing the Agency Staff Tracking and Reconciliation System or other workforce tracking records system, focusing on proper system use and accuracy of contractor data and coordinates with Human Resources to ensure accuracy of federal (i.e. FTE, Intern) data. Collaborates with other departments and divisions to incorporate refinements and efficiencies to the system to ensure proper use and accurate records.

Reviews and analyzes proposed new and revised portions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and 2 CFR 200. Writes plans, procedures, and guidance, incorporates updates into the Agency policies and guidance. Integrates new developments and best practices into ongoing programs and initiatives. Advises on impact of regulatory changes to all levels within/outside the Agency.

Recognizes issues related to federal contracts and assistance awards, research possible solutions and alternatives, and provides expert advice and guidance to all levels within/outside the Agency. Responds to technical inquiries regarding the MCC Contract Operations Manual (COM), MCC Grants Manual, and Federal procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.

Serves as the lead/Contracting Officer Representative on the Division's requirements: Timely develops requirements, submits purchase requests, evaluates offers, reviews payment requests, etc.

Serves as the lead on various Divisional programs and projects: System management (CPARS, FPDS, SAM, Agency contract writing system, G-Invoicing, etc.), quality assurance reviews, COR/PM management, invoicing procedures, etc. Maintains Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level III.

Develops and presents training on procurement- and assistance-related topics.

Serves as an audit POC for the Division. Liaises with the auditors and Agency colleagues to timely supply requested data and information. Resolves any discrepancies or findings.

Provides assistance to the administration and management of MCC's charge card/purchase card program in accordance with General Services Administration (GSA) and Agency policy by serving as an Agency Program Coordinator (APC).

Helps manage the MCC Contracts and Grants Management SharePoint sites and architecture by creating and managing access to document libraries, editing and creating pages, and directly updating internal trackers and SharePoint lists related to MCC CORs and purchase card holders. Develops new SharePoint sites and pages within the existing CGM SharePoint infrastructure and updates existing sites and pages as needed to continually improve the look and utility.

Advises on contracting policies and supports planning and analysis of project assignments by gathering and evaluating information, setting specific goals, assessing problem areas, and preparing recommendations for resolution via white papers, Microsoft Excel charts/graphs, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence dashboards etc.

Serves as the backup to the Branch Director. Where appropriate, provides a high level of technical assistance to managers, supervisors, and fellow team members on problems of unusual complexity or sensitivity in the areas of policy, systems and training. Provides direction and specific guidance to less experienced members of the team in any of the major areas cited above.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The duties and responsibilities for a Procurement Analyst generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the development and recommendations of policies and procedures in the functional area of procurement and acquisition.
• Assessing procurement programs and develop guidance to users across the agency.
• Advising management, contracting officers and procurement professionals on procurement actions.
• Evaluating the impact of statutory, regulatory, and government-wide policy changes on procurement programs and systems.

This is a bargaining unit position.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clerical support, perform routine administrative tasks to assist resources management staff and to acquire equipment, supplies or services through open market procedures using acquisition procedures.
Classifies and verifies a wide variety of accounting documents in order to assure their mathematical correctness, completeness of information, and to prepare control sheets with appropriate accounting codes. Maintains double-entry bookkeeping journals and subsidiary ledgers and posting entries to establish accounts. Prepares monthly balances, reconciles accounts, and transcribes to general ledger for closeout of all accounts. Traces discrepancies, if necessary, to posting documents, computes operational expenses incurred by individual activities for accounting services provided, and assigns charges appropriately. Reports prepared may include profit and loss statements, financial statements, and miscellaneous financial reporting data. Determines procurement method based on such factors as procurement history, urgency of need, estimated cost, and applicable directives. Prepares requests for quotation to obtain quotes for small purchases and contracts. Verifies and abstracts information from vendors for orders or contracts. Reviews offers for compliance. Negotiates with vendors on a variety of issues, such as price breaks, accelerated delivery, reduction of service charges, etc. Prepares documentation for award. Issues purchase/delivery orders, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) (priced and unpriced), Individual Service Contracts, Concessionaire Contracts, and other contracts and agreements within limits of contracting officer's warrant. Responsible for post award administration. Administers contracts, orders, agreements, and modifications, including follow-up. Gathers, monitors, and maintains data, related to purchasing, prepares reports and responds to inquiries. Uses automated systems to input purchase requests, issue orders, request for quotations (RFQ), and other purchasing associated information. This position may require occasional travel. Performs other related duties as assigned.