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The Office of Finance and Management (AFN) is the FAA's shared services organization, responsible for providing common business services through a consolidated, integrated approach. AFN delivers high-quality, efficient, and reliable finance, acquisitions, contracting, information technology, property, logistics, technical training, and regional integration services across the agency and federal government.
Learn more about this agency03/29/2019 to 04/29/2019
$127,900 - $180,000 per year
Salary will be set within the range based on qualifications, experience and equivalent peer salaries in the organization. Locality pay will be added.
EV 02
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Yes— - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, full relocation benefits will be paid (actual expenses).
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
NA
Yes
Yes
EXE-AFN-19-2-61216
528998900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All US Citizens
The Director of Acquisition Policy & Oversight provides executive direction for the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS) as well as a broad range of Agency-wide acquisition support services and oversight functions. The incumbent is responsible for continuously evolving the AMS to support innovative approaches for the acquisition of air traffic systems, technologies, real property, and all other products and services the FAA needs to meet its mission. The incumbent has direct oversight over 100 personnel located in approximately 20 locations to include HQ and across the country.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversees the development and distribution of agency-wide lifecycle acquisition policy, guidance, and tools that comprise and support the FAA’s Acquisition Management System (AMS). AMS policy spans from research for service analysis, through concept requirements and definition, investment analysis, solution implementation, and in-service management for major facilities and equipment, advanced surveillance and automation systems, and other capital investments. It addresses all aspects of procurement and contracting, including acquisition strategy, market analysis, contract writing and clauses, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and termination for all of the goods, services, space and land the Agency requires. Monitors agency acquisition metrics and reporting, including external data calls and reporting requirements.
- Oversees quality assurance, inspection and contract acceptance of safety and mission critical air traffic control systems used throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). This function ensures systems, equipment, and services meet contract requirements and quality assurance standards before they are deployed in the NAS.
- Oversees cost/price analysis services, to support the award and administration of FAA’s most complex contracts (typically contracts valued over $100M) as well as cost/price expertise for training and development, audits, and evaluations.
- Oversees acquisition and contract reviews and audits. This includes internal reviews to assess compliance, evaluate benefits and outcomes, identify areas for organizational focus, identify and promote best practices. It also includes interfacing with the GAO, OIG, FAA Office of Security, DOT and Congressional staff, and other external entities regarding FAA Acquisitions.
- Directly accountable for planning and managing a directorate budget of more than $20 million. Ensures efficient management and safeguarding of resources and assures internal controls meet agency standards.
- Oversees the Joint Resources Council and Operations Governance Board investment review processes and Secretariats.
- Oversees workforce planning and development for the FAA's Acquisition Workforce, which includes training and certification of FAA program managers, contracting officers/specialists, Contracting Officer Representatives, and a variety of other acquisition roles and disciplines.
As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
- A resume
- An attachment addressing the Leadership and Technical Requirements (unless provided in the designated space in the application tool)
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.
A resume and narrative addressing the requirements listed in this announcement should be submitted online via the Apply Now button on this announcement. Uploaded resumes and narratives must be submitted in Word (or Word compatible) or PDF format. All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration for the position.
THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION IN USAJOBS
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must have a status of "Received" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must have a status of "Received" each time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with register.
In addition to submitting a resume, applicants should address each of the leadership and technical requirements individually, describing work accomplishments that relate to each requirement.
Leadership requirements reflect the FAA Executive Success Profile, which describes the behaviors and characteristics required of all FAA executives. Refer to the Executive Success Profile for examples of competencies that are associated with each leadership dimension. It is important that you describe actual accomplishments, rather than discussing your philosophy of the leadership dimensions. You are encouraged to use the "Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR)" model to address the requirements.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) or an FAA Executive System (FAES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES or FAES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Technical Requirements listed above. You do not need to submit a narrative on the Leadership Requirements. SES CDP graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation,
race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations
to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable
accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by
contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/528998900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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