Place of Performance: (Remote) but occasional visit required in USAID/Washington – Washington, DC
DURATION: C2C
Duties And Responsibilities
The position is responsible for analyzing procurement and assistance legislation, regulations, and precedents, and formulating and developing Agency policies, procedures, and regulations governing USAID's worldwide procurement and assistance functions.
The specific duties of the incumbent include, but are not limited to, the following:
Acquisition/Assistance Policy Development and Implementation – 40%
Drafts policy and/or regulation, as required by USAID to further USAID’s localization strategy and the Agency’s mission.
Prepares supporting documents to gain approvals and stakeholder buy-in for each actioned recommendation. Assists in providing advice and assistance to A&A activities worldwide concerning the applicability and interpretation of FAR, AIDAR, Federal and USAID assistance regulations, and ADS policies.
Drafts A&A policy and guidance in the form of Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives (AAPDs), Procurement Executive Bulletins (PEBs), and other A&A-related trainings, resources, and notices.
The senior procurement analyst drafts Agency policy and guidance aligned with all statutory or regulatory requirements in consultation with Agency specialists and stakeholders. Consults with Agency experts, senior managers, and leadership and produces an authoritative draft.
The senior procurement analyst serves as the Agency-wide point of contact for one or more assigned technical or issue areas within M/OAA/P. The analyst is responsible for providing expert technical advice and guidance, staff coordination, and consultation.
Assists in the development and presentation of the Agency’s official position on proposed government-wide A&A regulations and formulates implementing regulations (e.g., contract provisions/clauses), assistance standard provisions, or operational policies (e.g., Automated Directives System (ADS) chapters), as appropriate.
Policy Research, Analysis, and Interpretation – 40%
Analyzes and prepares responses to comments from the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), industry associations, and other stakeholders in response to proposed changes to USAID’s regulations.
Reviews Comptroller General decisions, decisions by the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals, and other appellate and precedent-setting A&A decisions to determine impact on USAID policies, procedures, and practices.
The senior procurement analyst also provides research, analysis, and interpretation expertise covering the entire spectrum of A&A processes to inform Agency policies and procedures. Continually reviews legislation, directives issued by OMB, the General Services Administration, and other federal agencies when government-wide policies will affect USAID programs to determine applicability to USAID.
Based on analysis of legislation, directives, and precedents, generates A&A policy recommendations for USAID’s Senior Procurement Executive and Competition Advocate that mitigate risk, both domestically and overseas.
Performs Liaison and Activities – 20%
The senior procurement analyst and the procurement analyst each liaises across the Agency to consult, inform, and advocate for the development and implementation of regulatory and policy solutions which reduce barriers to localization or facilitate other Agency objectives.
Drafts key messages and talking points for USAID officials related to localization and/or other subject matter areas of expertise. Contributes expert analysis to assist MOAA/P to prepare responses to Government Accountability Office (GAO), Inspector General (IG), and other external recommendations for changes in USAID policies and procedures.
Develops new policies and procedures, if warranted, to correct deficiencies, reduce Agency risk, or achieve development objectives. As necessary, prepares rebuttals to recommendations to maintain alignment with legislative or regulatory requirements and the Agency's best interest.
Drafts and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for content and format and ensures that the SOPs are current and comply with relevant policies and/or regulations.
In addition, the senior procurement analyst meets with senior management group stakeholders to inform, advocate, and to acquire leadership’s concerns and priorities. Generates and presents decision points for leadership and prepares formal responses to senior leader requests for information.
Assists in providing advice and guidance to Bureaus, Missions, the Assistant Administrator for Management Bureau, and the Senior Procurement Executive on A&A guidance and regulations.
Conducts special studies, projects, and research related to A&A as requested by the Senior Procurement Executive.
Minimum Qualifications Required For This Position
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.
Desirable but not required is (1) experience working on rulemaking actions, either for a federal agency or as a stakeholder, or (2) experience revising, generating, and disseminating agency or organizational policies and/or procedures in response to shifting priorities and/or operating environment.
Requires expert knowledge and mastery of one or more areas within the fields of federal acquisition and the award and administration of federal grants or agreements, such as pertinent U.S. laws and regulations, or the policies, standards, guides, procedures, or practices of federal agencies, federal contractors, or recipients of federal assistance. Requires demonstrated expertise in assignments complicated by interconnected issues and conflicts among possible technical solutions and stakeholder concerns.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
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