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Summary This position is located in the Financial Management Directorate, Library Collections and Services Group. The position description number for this position is 432559. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as a Procurement Analyst in the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG), Financial Management Directorate (FMD), Contracts Team and reports directly to the Assistant Chief, FMD. The incumbent is responsible for duties in contracts and procurement activities for LCSG mission accomplishment. Duties include participation in acquisition planning and analysis, procedural review, preparation of pre-award documentation; contract administration; work with LCSG Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in contract administrative functions; and liaison with the Contracts and Grants Management Directorate (CGD) in contract award and administration. As assigned, performs research of Library and Federal Acquisition (FAR) regulations and policies and document results. May provide advice or recommendations in less complex actions such as small purchases or simplified acquisitions in compliance with Federal Acquisition and Contracting policies and procedures. Develops routine material to support annual and multi-year resource plans. Performs phases of pre-award processing such as market research and research of historical data on contractor performance; and prepares standard cost analyses and reports. Drafts less complex pre-award documents such as statements of work and cost estimates. May review documents for accuracy, adequacy, and funding. Serves as liaison between LCSG CORs, CGD and other Library stakeholders in procurement and requisition processing and routine contract administration, tracking actions and workflow and informing FMD and LCSG management of progress or issues. Monitors performance of routine contracts, as COR or working with other CORs in LCSG; monitors financial status and recommends approval of payments; reports potential issues to higher graded staff. Explains standard and recurring contract provisions, basic policies, and Library and Federal regulations to LCSG CORs, staff, management, contractors or vendors. Monitors and tracks the LCSG COR training program for CORs, SMEs, and other technical experts involved in contract administration. Ensures that required training and certifications are current and legally compliant. Implements procedures to ensure that COR and other contract files are current and complete. Upon COR transfer, facilitates transfer of knowledge and records to the incoming COR. Implements analysis tools, aides, and benchmarks for use by CORs in contract management. Performs contract closeout, ensuring complete documentation and records in compliance with relevant rules and regulations. Maintains COR and other procurement and contract files; ensures that records are timely, accurate and complete and comply with Federal and Library regulations. Research assigned law, regulation, and reports results to higher level staff. Maintains current knowledge of changes and innovations in government contracting, Federal regulations, and Library policy and regulations. Reviews and analyzes LCSG daily data reports for accuracy, compiling, organizing, interpreting, and identifying any issues or problems with acquisition plans. Supports LCSG acquisitions portfolio reporting and analysis, including preparation of acquisitions portfolio reports and review of performance metrics. As assigned, participates in LCSG acquisitions portfolio review meetings, Library working groups and specialized study groups and documents assignments and results. Prepares drafts of updates to internal policies and prepares other written materials as assigned. Maintains and reports data on contract and procurement activities, assesses assigned phases of the acquisition planning and implementation cycle and identifies improvements in process efficiency, workflow, or similar areas. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of Federal contracting regulations, principles, and procedures to develop and issue solicitations and contracts.** Knowledge of contracts and procurement activities.** Knowledge of research and analysis techniques and methods.** Ability to utilize computer technology. Ability to communicate in writing. Ability to plan, organize and execute work in order to meet deadlines. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education 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. You must submit a legible copy of your college/university transcripts to your online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required if selected. Failure to submit the required legible documentation at the time of application will result in disqualification of your application. Foreign Education – Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. If your college/university is outside the U.S., your transcripts must be accompanied by a report from a credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE). Failure to submit a foreign education evaluation report will result in disqualification of your application. Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email [email protected]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-707-6024 or email [email protected]. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.