Procurement Analyst (Compliance & Risk Management)

The Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL) supports America's Veterans and families by delivering acquisition, logistics and supply chain business solutions that provide better outcomes and harness technology to assure quality support/services for the VA multi-billion-dollar acquisition mission. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expertise in acquisition policy, review and compliance, systems, procedural guidance, and career management and training. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/20/2026. Certification Requirements: The incumbent must have achieved Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III contracting certification or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III certification or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional certification or have the ability to obtain this certification within 12 months of appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience with cradle-to-grave contracting and acquisition lifecycle. Applied knowledge of acquisition/contracting laws, policies, procedures, and operations. Analyzing information to conduct assessments and evaluate audit reports and regulations. Developing and implementing department-wide processes, procedures, guidance, and instructions. Advising senior leadership on procurement issues. Completing pre-award and post-award duties sufficient to conduct studies of problem areas to recommend and implement solutions. Experience presenting sensitive, policy-related recommendations both orally and in writing to senior leadership and higher authorities to foster compliance with policies and to represent the department on task forces. Evidence of this specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of like duties performed in positions held on your resume. You will also need to provide work experience information such as hours per week, full-time/part-time status, and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish you have one (1) full year of specialized experience at