Deputy Senior Procurement Executive Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. OST.SES-2025-0001 Department Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Salary $147,649.00 to $204,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/8/2024 Close Date 11/7/2024
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Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

The Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) facilitates the accomplishment of the Department’s mission by providing effective, ethical, state of the art business policies, practices and services in acquisition, financial assistance management, and competitive sourcing. The Department of Transportation (DOT) acquires over $9 billion in goods and services annually. 

Duties

The Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) is responsible for ensuring that the Department’s acquisition business processes operate efficiently and effectively and are responsive to the needs of their customers and the advancement of DOT’s strategic goals.

The Deputy Senior Procurement Executive is responsible for developing departmental acquisition and administration policies and procedures, developing, evaluating and enhancing the business strategies that the Department uses, providing the necessary professional assistance for effective implementation of these policies and strategies and supporting the Department’s Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) in carrying out his/her responsibilities for overseeing the management of the  acquisitions and business processes.

The Deputy Senior Procurement Executive will:

  • Provide guidance to senior officials relative to the procurement and acquisition’s program, providing advice, counsel and assistance to management and program officials in developing, implementing, and evaluating program plans, strategies, program announcements, guidelines, and procedures relative to the acquisition programs and resolve issues in areas of overlapping responsibility such as value engineering, suspension and debarment, and other transactions.
  • Along with the SPE, be accountable for the development, issuance, assessment, and review of the Department’s overarching acquisition policy and oversight framework. Advises the SPE and other senior officials on strategic alternatives for policy development.
  • Provide guidance to policy developers as they implement changes required by statute or regulation and reviews policy implementation for consistency with DOT’s strategic direction and the latest acquisition practices.
  • Review proposed legislation and Government-wide directives which impact on acquisition practices and drafts departmental responses on such proposals. Develop and coordinate proposals for legislative and regulatory reform for acquisition and identify opportunities for regulatory or legislative changes and coordinate proposals both within DOT and with other Government agencies.   
  • Provide functional acquisition subject matter expertise in support of acquisition reporting requirements/implementations.
  • Develop a comprehensive acquisition management system of policies, procedures, guidelines, protocol and requirements.
  • Keep abreast of relevant acquisition management statutory requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide advice and guidance on acquisition policy matters within OST.
  • Provide oversight on the development and implementation of a professionalism program for the acquisition work force with the goal of transforming DOT’s acquisition work force into business leaders.  Establish standards for career advancement and minimum training requirements.  Work with the DOT operating administrations to assess and meet the needs of the acquisition work force.  Support Government-wide acquisition workforce initiatives. Develop training and qualification standards for both procurement professionals and program officials who are part of the acquisition work force.
  • Provide oversight of the management of the Department’s $200 million purchase card program. Ensure purchase cards are being used appropriately and make changes to policies and procedures when necessary to improve the operation of the program.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
  • Provide all required documents by closing date.
  • A Secret clearance is required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
  • TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework.  The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity.  Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications. 

1. Demonstrated experience developing and interpreting concepts, principles, practices, policies, rules and regulations as they relate to procurement operations and programs in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, OMB Circulars, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Prior experience must reflect responsibility for both pre-and post-award management and administration.

2. Ability to identify effective and efficient business strategies for acquiring supplies and services to meet complex customer needs utilizing knowledge of supplier industries and technologies and customer programs and businesses. Demonstrated expertise in overseeing major Federal acquisitions.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your  five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.


ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.

You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.

Additional information

Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability.

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website

Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.

Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month.

Telework - Determined by agency policy. 

Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov.

To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation 

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Our benefits package offers:
Annual Leave (paid vacation), Sick Leave, and Holidays - You will earn 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Federal Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year.
Health Benefits - Employees and family members are eligible for health benefits at reasonable rates with no required medical examinations or restrictions because of age or physical condition. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - You may choose to participate in the FSA Program. This program allows you to set aside money, on a pre-tax basis, for certain kinds of out of pocket medical expenses or dependent care costs of a child or parent
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program - You may elect to participate in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program.
Life Insurance - You may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance program. The program offers employees an opportunity to acquire life insurance protection at group rates with a government contribution toward the cost of basic insurance.

For more details on the various health and life insurance benefits offered to most Federal Employees click here

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

A Senior Executive Service (SES) reviewing panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo multiple interviews.  The best qualified applicant will be asked to submit a written 10-page narrative statement addressing each of the ECQ areas (Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions). If selected, your written narrative statement addressing the ECQs must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.

All applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than midnight ET of the closing date. Final reviews will be performed after the announcement closing, and timely notice of the status of your application will be emailed to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and selecting Application Status.


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Required Documents

The following documents must be provided by the closing date:

  • RESUME - You must submit a resume which should not exceed five (5) pages. Any information submitted in excess of five (5) pages WILL NOT be considered. The resume must provide evidence (such as related professional experience and accomplishments) that demonstrate you possess the technical qualifications and the 5 ECQs. Include name on each page. No photos allowed.
  • SF-50 - Current & former federal employees should submit an SF-50 which shows your eligibility status.  We recommend submitting your current SF-50 or most recent SF-50.  DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify eligibility. Current Career Senior Executives and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility must submit a copy of an SF-50 which shows career SES status.
  • CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATE - individuals who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program, submit a copy of your OPM certificate.

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.  Your resume must not exceed 5 pages; all other pages WILL NOT be considered.

Application packages must be received online no later than 11:59pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.

If submitting a cover letter, it can only be one page in length; all other pages WILL NOT be considered.

To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement posting.
Create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. https://help.usajobs.gov/

  • Upload your five (5) page resume and supporting documents.

If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, at Transjobs@dot.gov.

Agency contact information

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