Acquisition & Utilization Specialist

About the role

Serves as the subject matter expert in the acquisition process.
Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations.
Coordinates with Network Contracting Activity (NCA) and VA HCS leadership, clinical service customers, Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs), logistics staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies.
Conducts analyses and recommends courses of action to ensure that various clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors. When established guidelines are unclear or conflicting, develops local policies, procedures, SOPs, and associated training materials ensuring they align with federal procurement laws and regulations.
Provides training to the facility CORs on procurement policies and new processes procedures related to procurement within the Federal government.
Establishes, expedites, and reviews consolidation of, all procurement packages, including unique, emergent, and complex requirements, to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions.
Independently develops performance work statements and objectives, cost benefit analysis, gap analysis, sole source justifications, past performance, quality assurance surveillance plans (QASP), market research, independent government estimates, evaluation criteria, options, funding, delivery schedules, lead times, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject matter expert in the acquisition process.
• Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with FAR, VAAR and other federal procurement laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with NCA, VA HCS leadership, clinical service customers, CORs, logistics staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies.
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of action to address clinical and administrative service requirements, including construction, budgeting, manpower, and other factors.
• Develops local policies, procedures, SOPs, and training materials to align with federal procurement laws and regulations when guidelines are unclear or conflicting.
• Trains facility CORs on procurement policies and new processes related to Federal procurement.
• Manages procurement packages, including unique, emergent, and complex requirements, to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions.
• Independently develops performance work statements, cost benefit analysis, gap analysis, sole source justifications, past performance, QASP, market research, independent government estimates, evaluation criteria, options, funding, delivery schedules, lead times, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge and understanding of acquisition statutes, regulation, directives, and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of the functions and processes required to maintain healthcare, maintenance operations, supply, and support services. Knowledge of Federal, departmental, and agency contracting laws, regulations, principles, and procedures, contracts and provisions, financing, and methods of contracting.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/16/2026. Specialized experience for GS-11 includes: handling contract related services, product acquisition, and procurement of items in a healthcare environment; overseeing contracts including pre-award and post-award; preparing procurement packages with unique, emergent and complex requirements including development of requirement documents; developing sole source justifications; developing and analyzing reports to make recommendations on acquisition and contracting issues; participating in negotiations with other officials throughout all phases of contract administration; and monitoring expenditures and reporting on deviations from contract terms.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of acquisition statutes, regulation, directives, and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of the functions and processes required to maintain healthcare, maintenance operations, supply, and support services.
Knowledge of Federal, departmental, and agency contracting laws, regulations, principles, and procedures, contracts and provisions, financing, and methods of contracting.

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