Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee in the Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) only. • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

• Directs acquisition activities to meet the federal government's information technology (IT) services, professional services, research and development (R&D), and managed services needs in the most economical, effective, and efficient manner possible. The employee manages a portfolio of projects within a client-focused specialty sector with innovative acquisitions, including non-FAR based procedures, and in this capacity manages a team of acquisition-focused contract specialists supporting and championing the needs of client agencies nationwide and/or worldwide.
• Evaluates complex requirements to determine and justify appropriate contract type and contract vehicle. Takes a leadership role in the implementation of processes and norms within the organization. Creates standardized processes and expectations for the entirety of staff and workload. Responsible for quality assurance and control within the assigned portion of the employing APEX.
• The employee is considered a subject matter expert on SBIR, CSO, and other innovative non-FAR based contracts within the portfolio. The employee is 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.
• Regularly meets with, briefs, and makes presentations to Senior Executive Service (SES) and other executive-level Personnel.
• 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.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

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 $164,956 per year.  

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.   

You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below:

1. All of a, b, and c below:

(a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional)  or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. 
(b) At least 4years 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.

2. 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 3.  

3. 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.

Education Requirements:

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/ 

Refer to OPM’s Accounting Qualification Standard for more information.

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 in the management and/or oversight of various Information Technology (IT), Professional Services (PS), research and development (R&D) and non-FAR based acquisitions. This experience may include:

• full performance, of acquisition management (pre and post award);
• providing procurement advice and guidance;
• creating standardized processes to ensure quality assurance and control;
• providing direction to a staff of acquisition professionals;
• acting as a liaison between customer clients and industry partners; and performing contract management in a fee-for-service environment

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. 

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

1. Knowledge of contracting methods and contract types to plan and carry out long-term pre award and/or post award commercial procurement actions; a variety of contract types; contracts with multiple stakeholders and funding sources; a variety of innovative acquisition solutions including customer-specific and governmentwide Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs), as well as non-Federal Acquisition Regulation (non-FAR) based contracting authorities (e.g., Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO)); and procurement functional areas.
2. Knowledge of federal acquisition operations, terminology, planning, and associated administrative practices and procedures.
3. Knowledge of federal government and agency (e.g., Department of Defense, civilian agencies) and associated financial guidelines/policies to formulate and execute IT and professional services acquisition projects and related financial responsibilities.
4. 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
5. Knowledge of procurement principles and technical and program requirements to plan and manage or make decisions or recommendations that significantly affect the content, interpretation, and/or development of complex, long-range, and/or interrelated agency policies and/or programs concerning the management of procurement matters.

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.

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.

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