Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current Career or Career-Conditional OPM employees.

• Supervise and manage end-to-end acquisition processes, ensuring timely and efficient procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures all acquisition activities comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency policies, and applicable laws.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure the best value for the organization.
• Monitor and manage the acquisition budget, ensuring cost-effective procurement and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Prepare and present regular updates on acquisition activities, including progress, challenges, risks, and recommendations for improvement, including developing mitigation strategies for executive leadership briefings.
• Lead contract negotiations with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
• Collaborate with GSA's acquisition team and OPM's procurement team on acquisition activities.
• Interpret acquisition guidance and set division-wide standards and procedures for acquisition activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Plan, assign, and evaluate the work of a team of acquisition professionals providing assisted acquisition services to federal agencies.
• Establish priorities, assign resources, and monitor workload to ensure timely and high-quality support.
• Identify training needs and provide professional development opportunities for the acquisition team to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office.
• NON-BU POSITIONS (BU Code - 8888): This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

Qualifications

For the GS14: You must have at least one (52 weeks) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that demonstrates all of the following:

1. Creating cost estimates and resource requirements for contracts, interagency agreements, and/or other acquisition vehicles supporting organizational programs.
2. Applying quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of programs in meeting organizational goals or objectives.
3. Analyzing program budgets, resource allocation, or financial data to support strategic decision-making for leadership.
4. Managing stakeholder relationships and coordinating with internal and external partners to support acquisition program objectives.
5. Applying acquisition regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), to ensure compliance and improve program effectiveness.

Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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 based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Accountability, Developing Others, Interpersonal Skills, and Strategic Thinking

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume showing the applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed to include pay plan, series, and grade level for relevant federal experience. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. Only the first 2 pages of the resume/application will be used to verify minimum qualifications. Please be sure to include specific dates of employment and work schedule(s).

• Do not include the following types of information in your resume:
  • Classified or government sensitive information
  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Encrypted and digitally signed documents
• Your most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are in a competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
• Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, optional.
  • CTAP Reduction-In-Force documentation, if applicable.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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