You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application. Here’s how it will work:
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Mastery of business management, concepts, principles and practices sufficient to permit the incumbent to serve as manager of major projects from planning, execution and project closeout stages.
- Expert ability to manage complex projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements.
- Skill in assessment and evaluation techniques, cost/benefit analysis, acquisition planning, risk management, knowledge management and forecasting.
- Ability to work with GSA and Private sector electronic project management systems.
- Expertise in innovation, business acumen, communication, political and business savvy to be able to facilitate decisions of a large group of people and leadership.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GSA funding process, the Federal budget process and principles of budget to apply to budget and financial challenges.
- Mastery of the full range of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and methodologies. Ability to assess project requirements and develop recommendations that meet goals, as well as integrate the goals and objectives of various stakeholders.
- Ability to satisfy and support a diverse customer base by working effectively with customers, assessing their needs and satisfying their expectations within sound business practices. Negotiating and balancing between customer and GSA objectives.
- Knowledge of procurement principles and procedures and of different types of contract vehicles for various goods and services i.e. construction, leasing, design, furniture, IT, etc.
- Familiarity with contract monitoring and contract termination functions. Skill in techniques to negotiate contract costs, prices and terms to ensure the successful completion of the project.
- General knowledge of real estate processes and programs to include site acquisition, lease procurement, construction management, real estate markets and financial management.
- Expert ability to effectively manage project financial planning and analysis. Use of financial management knowledge, techniques, and innovation to achieve project results with on-budget, fiscal integrity.
Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of the following categories and standard score ranges
- Best Qualified = Candidates scoring between 95 - 100
- Well Qualified = Candidates scoring between 85 - 94 (Well Qualified for CTAP/ICTAP)
- Qualified = Candidates scoring between 70 - 84
We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume. If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.
Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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