The Procurement Services Executive serves as the primary executive dealing with the acquisition, planning, development, modification, and evolution of procurement capabilities within DISA's acquisition framework. As the senior leader for joint contracting and procurement warfighting support systems within PSD, the incumbent will receive broad guidance from the Deputy Director for establishing strategic goals, priorities, and measures of effectiveness to ensure that procurement activities and modernization objectives are achieved and programs/projects are delivered on time and within budget. Additionally, the incumbent will work closely with Combatant Commands, mission partners, and stakeholders internal and external to DISA to provide executive acquisition lifecycle management of enterprise capabilities in support of joint operations and contracting requirements.

Serves as Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) and Executive Leader: Provides executive oversight for DISA contracting operations, serving as Source Selection Authority for competitive procurements over $100M, and leading the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) consisting of over 500 contracting/technical professionals and specialists worldwide to deliver efficient, compliant procurement services across IT, telecommunications, and cyber domains.

Leads Strategic Workforce Development and Organizational Excellence: Implements comprehensive talent management strategies to hire, develop, retain, and empower contracting professionals through recruitment initiatives, Cyber Procurement Certification programs, knowledge-sharing across DITCOs, virtual education platforms, and formal/informal recognition programs to build organizational capability and foster a culture of excellence.

Directs Process Innovation and Modernization: Deploys and manages modern, automated contracting processes including the DISA Acquisition Package Preparation System (DAPPS), Other Transaction Authority (OTA), category management implementation, automation processes, and innovative procurement approaches that enable secure contracting across multiple classification levels while facilitating rapid requirement fulfillment and operational efficiency.

Manages Strategic Stakeholder Relationships and Partnerships: Develops and maintains strong partnerships with senior leaders across DOW Chief Information Office, DOW Components, Combatant Commands, Military Services, War Agencies, mission partners, and industry vendors, coordinating complex acquisition relationships to deliver trusted procurement services and ensure alignment with operational requirements across all geographic areas of responsibility.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• The incumbent must be eligible to obtain and maintain, at minimum, a Top Secret security clearance with Special Compartmentalized security access.
• The incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain Classified Courier orders.
• This position requires the incumbent to have regular and recurring access to Top Secret information in the performance of official duties where the loss or compromise of such information would cause serious damage to National Security.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position, which requires the incumbent to submit to random testing of urine and illegal drugs or substances.
• Compliance with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, Public Law 95- 521, which requires the submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, SF 278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment is required.
• This is an Acquisition Key Leadership Position (KLP).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.

1102 Series Basic Requirements:
A. Bachelor's degree from an accredited education institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
or
B. At least 24 semester credit hours in any combination of the following business fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

All applicants must provide a copy of your transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications within your resume. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Note: Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:

- TQ 1: Procurement Leadership: Demonstrated executive experience leading high-value (>$100M) acquisitions in IT, telecommunications, and/or cybersecurity to execute compliant, mission-critical procurement requirements across multiple geographic regions.

- TQ 2: Strategic Innovation and Innovation: Demonstrated executive experience modernizing procurement in IT, telecommunications, and/or cybersecurity environments to improve efficiency, accelerate delivery, maintain compliance, and fulfill critical operational requirements.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs:

- ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

- ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

- ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

- ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

- ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

DoD Joint Enterprise-wide Experience: Possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.

Criminal History Inquiries- 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 @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

1.Transcripts (REQUIRED) If you are substituting education for specialized experience you must submit all of your transcripts. The absence of this information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. Your resume must address your technical and executive core qualifications for the position. Your resume may not exceed two pages, must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ . Learn more about the new resume requirements.
Vacancy ID# 12902954
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).
Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
3. Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
4. SF-50 (if applicable) Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.


Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e. a resume, ECQs, technical qualifications, and other qualifications, as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.

DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.

NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible, and accurate.

WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 PM U.S. Eastern Time Zone03/26/2026, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

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