SUPPLY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

You will serve as a Supply Management Specialist in the Supply Division, code 3400 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.

Major duties

• You will review, analyze, and evaluate data for preparation of reports concerning the audits of division purchase cards.
• You will develop and deliver on-the-job training or technical guidance regarding procurement card usage and reporting requirements, verifying training completion for program participants, and drafting official authorization documents.
• You will perform quarterly, or as required, detailed analyses and audits of the purchase card transactions, and all simplified acquisition methods using the purchase card as a method of payment.
• You will coordinate and control efforts of all involved parties to ensure that a satisfactory reply to inquiries is made in a timely manner.
• You will develop data summaries, reports, and data sheets for special assignments.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience at or equivalent to the NO-01 pay band or GS-01/04 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Conducting periodic audits, analyses, and random-sample reviews of purchase card transactions or other records to evaluate and ensure compliance with statutory procurement regulations, agency policies, and local operating procedures; 2) Researching and interpreting federal procurement guidelines, agency directives, and supply system manuals to resolve customer inquiries, assessing the validity of purchase requests, and recommending corrective compliance actions to program stakeholders; 3) Developing and delivering on-the-job training or technical guidance regarding procurement card usage and reporting requirements, verifying training completion for program participants, and drafting official authorization documents (such as Contracting Officer warrants or appointment letters); and 4) Evaluating transaction or procurement data to draft comprehensive written reports, analytical data summaries, and formal memorandums for the record documenting audit findings and risk assessments for management review. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Bachelor's Degree OR 4 full years of post-high school education leading to a Bachelor's degree OR Combination of education and experience totaling 100% of the general experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.