We recommend interested candidates apply early so they may receive consideration for current vacancies.
GSA is a catalyst of economic development across the country. Each year, tens of billions of dollars go through GSA contracts. With this significant volume of sales, GSA must ensure that we execute rigorous stewardship of taxpayer dollars. To this end, GSA is implementing Category Management, a commercial best practice and governance framework that will allow you to develop market expertise, reduce duplication, increase efficiencies, buy smarter and deliver best value for our customers.
GSA has been repeatedly named as one of the 'Best Places to Work' in the Federal Government'. LEARN MORE about why you should choose GSA.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Training and development
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
This announcement will be used to fill positions on an ongoing-basis as job openings occur. Each time there is a job opening, a cut-off date will be created. If you have submitted a complete application by the cut-off date, your application will be reviewed. The first cut-off date will be no earlier than 10/5/17.
Summary
Location of Position: Washington, DC Metro Area
Staff Office: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
We recommend interested candidates apply early so they may receive consideration for current vacancies.
GSA is a catalyst of economic development across the country. Each year, tens of billions of dollars go through GSA contracts. With this significant volume of sales, GSA must ensure that we execute rigorous stewardship of taxpayer dollars. To this end, GSA is implementing Category Management, a commercial best practice and governance framework that will allow you to develop market expertise, reduce duplication, increase efficiencies, buy smarter and deliver best value for our customers.
GSA has been repeatedly named as one of the 'Best Places to Work' in the Federal Government'. LEARN MORE about why you should choose GSA.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules and telework
Transit and child care subsidies
Training and development
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
This announcement will be used to fill positions on an ongoing-basis as job openings occur. Each time there is a job opening, a cut-off date will be created. If you have submitted a complete application by the cut-off date, your application will be reviewed. The first cut-off date will be no earlier than 10/5/17.
Procures a variety of goods and services, both commercial and non-commercial, using various buying programs and techniques. GSA procurements range from the simple to the complex, to include purchases of:
Highly technical services or IT systems/subsystems to include integration services, software, hardware, maintenance and related services
A wide variety of product purchases such as furniture, office supplies, hardware, equipment, and more
An extensive variety of professional services such as engineering, business process improvement, consulting, etc.
Travel and transportation
Light, medium, and heavy duty vehicles, trucks, and other vehicles
Leads pre- and post-award activities for procurements of Government-wide importance such as:
Market research
Requirements development
Drafting solicitations
Seeking sources
Developing source selection strategies
Analyzing technical and price proposals
Negotiating price, terms, and conditions
Forming contracts
Conducting debriefs
Resolving protests
Contract administration
Contract closeout
Serves as a consultant and trusted business advisor to both internal and external customers and stakeholders. Provides timely and efficient support, technical guidance and advice regarding all contracting matters.
Delivers world-class customer service with an emphasis on customer requirements and relationships to achieve results that serve to further the mission of agency clients within the acquisition framework.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet time-in-grade requirements
Register with the Selective Service, if you are a male born after 12/31/195
Apply online (See How to Apply Section)
Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a Schedule A, Schedule C, or non-career SES political appointee
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Investigation level may vary based upon position.
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified, if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Be able to make a direct deposit to a financial organization of your salary check.
Complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) to determine suitability for Federal employment.
Positions filled from this vacancy announcement may be designated as Public Trust Positions and have variable position sensitivity requirements. Appointment may be subject to background investigations and favorable adjudication prior to entering on duty.
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.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-13 salary range starts at $94,796 per year.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
Applicants must meet the requirements set forth in 1, 2, or 3 below:
All of the following: (a) Completion of Training listed in Level I & II of FAC-C Course Requirements; or FAC-C Level II or III, or a DAWIA level II or III certification. If your certification is over 2 years old, 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points are required to maintain 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.
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.
Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above.
Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience utilizing contracting regulations, policies, and procedures to;
perform the full range of pre-award and post-award activities on various contract types such as fixed price, fixed price economic price adjustment, various cost type contracts, requirements contracts, performance based acquisitions, and multiple award schedules;
defend pre-award and/or post-award protests, contract claims, and contract disputes;
work as part of an effective, integrated project team as well as work collaboratively with junior contract specialists and coworkers.
Examples should detail evidence of professional potential, business acumen, strong oral/written communication, relationship building, and self-motivation in order to procure a variety of complex or specialized products and/or services.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status: Varies based on location/position.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Relocation-related expenses may be paid, if it is determined that this position is hard to fill. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
This standing register announcement can be closed early or extended to close on a later date, depending upon needs of the agency.
All the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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.
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.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Understanding the marketplace
Understanding sourcing
Communication of business/contracting requirements
Evaluation
Negotiation and analysis
Contract administration, planning and implementation
Performance management
Make decisions related to contract costs/price
Resolution of contract termination and/or closeout
Acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures
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.
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.
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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.
If you areICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). 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.
Contracting Documentation - Submit A or B:
(A) Mandatory contracting training - submit a or b below:
all required course certificates
list of completed courses including: official course title, course number, training provider, training hours completed, and the date completes
(B) Proof of contracting certification - submit both a and b; or c below:
(a) FAC-C (Legacy or Refresh) or DAWIA Level II or higher certification (copy of certificate) (b) Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) history identifying the completion of 80 CLPs every two years. The 80 CLPs every two years must be from the issuance date of certification to current period. (c) If you are a FAITAS member, you may submit your Continuous Learning Achievement Certificate from FAITAS. On your "My Continuous Learning" page, click on the "approved" link under Achievement Status to print a copy of your most recent certificate.
Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your not being considered for the vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
As mentioned in the Summary section, this announcement will be used to fill positions on an ongoing basis as job openings occur. Your application will only be reviewed after a cut-off date or after the vacancy closing date if you have completed the application process described above.
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
National Recruitment Center (NRC)
2300 Main Street
Floor 2NW
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
The following process is used, if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off date deadline.
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.
If you areICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a photocopy of your college transcript(s). 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.
Contracting Documentation - Submit A or B:
(A) Mandatory contracting training - submit a or b below:
all required course certificates
list of completed courses including: official course title, course number, training provider, training hours completed, and the date completes
(B) Proof of contracting certification - submit both a and b; or c below:
(a) FAC-C (Legacy or Refresh) or DAWIA Level II or higher certification (copy of certificate) (b) Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) history identifying the completion of 80 CLPs every two years. The 80 CLPs every two years must be from the issuance date of certification to current period. (c) If you are a FAITAS member, you may submit your Continuous Learning Achievement Certificate from FAITAS. On your "My Continuous Learning" page, click on the "approved" link under Achievement Status to print a copy of your most recent certificate.
Failure to provide the required documentation may result in your not being considered for the vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the announcement prior to the application deadline. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
As mentioned in the Summary section, this announcement will be used to fill positions on an ongoing basis as job openings occur. Your application will only be reviewed after a cut-off date or after the vacancy closing date if you have completed the application process described above.
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
National Recruitment Center (NRC)
2300 Main Street
Floor 2NW
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States
Next steps
The following process is used, if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off date deadline.
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER:Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
