About This Position
The Acquisition Division Director will serves as the top acquisition professional leading the acquisition group to support the award, administration, and execution of commercial acquisitions promoting competitive practices. Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS), Acquisition and Procurement Center of Excellence (APEX). We are currently filling 4 vacancies and may fill more as needed.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. The GS-15 salary range starts at $150,119 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below: All of a, b, and c below: (a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. (b) At least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and (c) Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by 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. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position.
However, to be promoted you will have to meet Option 1 or
- Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above.
Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist.
In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing acquisition and contract management functions supporting Information Technology (IT), Professional Services (PS), or other commercial acquisitions. This experience includes applying acquisition principles, policies, and procedures to plan, execute, and oversee procurement actions and contractor performance.
This experience must include at least 4 or more of the following:: Managing acquisition activities for IT, professional services, or commercial procurements, including planning, soliciting, evaluating offers, and administering contracts. Providing acquisition guidance and recommendations to program officials and stakeholders regarding procurement strategies, contract requirements, and applicable acquisition regulations or policies. Monitoring contractor performance and deliverables to ensure compliance with contract terms, performance standards, and project timelines.
Creating standardized processes to ensure quality assurance and control. Providing directions to a staff of acquisition professionals. Coordinating with program offices, customer clients, and industry partners to clarify requirements, resolve acquisition issues, and support successful contract execution.
Administering contracts in a fee-for-service or reimbursable environment, including tracking project costs, funding usage, and service delivery performance This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
Major Duties
Directs acquisition activities to meet the federal government's information technology (IT) services, professional services, and managed services needs in the most economical, effective, and efficient manner possible while ensuring acquisitions are executed in compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and policies. Acquisitions and projects are governmentwide in scope, directly involve the national mission of the agency, significantly impact upon the IT industry, professional services, and may involve U.S. national interests (e.g., international trade negotiations). Responsible for contract requirements that are complex in nature and mission critical.
Contracts typically have multiple stakeholders and funding sources that require substantial day-to-day surveillance of contractor performance. Manage the group's portfolio so the workload of the acquisition professionals meets cost recovery goals of organization and balances the workload across the acquisition division. Manages workload assignments to ensure the timely completion of acquisition milestones and mitigate risk on projects.
Proactively manage client expectations, resolve issues, and brief the sector director on issues. Builds client relationships to promote Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS). Promote the integrated project team concept to build consensus and identify solutions for client requirements.
Regularly meets with, briefs, and makes presentations to Senior Executive Service (SES) and other executive-level personnel within the agency, client agencies, and the Office of Management and Budget on matters of considerable consequence or importance to the program and procurements they manage.
Conditions of Employment
If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation dependent on the position for which selected, which may be designated at Tier 5/ Special Sensitive investigation level, Tier 5/Critical Sensitive investigation level. Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.
We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required This position may be subject to drug testing requirements.
Education
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How You Will Be Evaluated
A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Knowledge of contracting methods and contract types to plan and carry out long-term preaward and/or post award commercial procurement actions; a variety of contract types; contracts with multiple stakeholders and funding sources; procurement functional areas sufficient to apply new approaches and other acquisition developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods. Familiarity with business strategy and program and/or technical requirements sufficient to perform or direct in-depth evaluations of the financial and technical capabilities and/or performance of contractors.
Knowledge of federal acquisition operations, terminology, planning, and associated administrative practices and procedure. Ability to perform research and strategic development and develop new and maintain existing business relationships involving broad, complex, and/or highly sensitive customer needs, evolving technologies, or other unique business elements that can have atypical security, technology, or financial parameters; and coordinate assigned/delegated contracts and related functions with a wide array of stakeholders. Skill in oral and written communication to develop, coordinate, and/or provide reports, briefings, and other presentations to a variety of audiences with diverse needs.
Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume.
Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.
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Additional Information
Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
How to Apply
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device.
Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online.
You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact [email protected] or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Required Documents
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying.
Your resume must contain the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.
Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50. College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcript(s). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates.
If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education. Submit proof of contracting certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification.