As a Product Manager, you will serve as a program-wide expert for Fleet’s Software Products. The Product Manager develops and implements software product vision and strategy for one or more of the Fleet Software Products. Initial Fleet Software Products envisioned are Catalog, Store, Vehicle Management Services, Vehicle Marketplace, Incubator, Business Management and Zonal Operations.
Summary
As a Product Manager, you will serve as a program-wide expert for Fleet’s Software Products. The Product Manager develops and implements software product vision and strategy for one or more of the Fleet Software Products. Initial Fleet Software Products envisioned are Catalog, Store, Vehicle Management Services, Vehicle Marketplace, Incubator, Business Management and Zonal Operations.
Your application will be considered if you are a:
-GSA Employee nationwide
-GSA surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
You must be serving on a career or career conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
The position is initially located in GSA's Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Fleet Management, Vehicle Automated Solutions Division, 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC. The position requires a significant initial training regimen which is provided in the Vehicle Automated Solutions Division. After training, the position will be moved under different divisions or zonal organization within the Office of Fleet Management, 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC.
As an Product Manager, your duties will include:
Serves as a Product Manager for high visibility, complex, time-sensitive projects for Information Technology Fleet software solutions. Responsible for developing and implementing software product vision and strategy and portfolio management.
Documents specific business needs, works with development teams - through product owners, scrum masters, development leads and others - to create the final software Product. Develops solutions that take scope, schedule, budget constraints into consideration.
Identifies client agency needs (for internal and external clients). Identifies strategies, schedules, and milestones. Manages and tracks accomplishment of activities required to satisfy stakeholder requirements and ensure that the project satisfies mission needs. Addresses issues, solves problems, and incorporates solutions in a professional manner.
Participates in the IT Governance process, managing the prioritization of work to support Fleet program, FAS Strategic initiatives and needs of the internal and external customers.
Ensures Fleet Software Products stay aligned with the business and are continuously evolving to deliver value. Determines if the Product meets needs and accepts the developed product on behalf of Fleet.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must have registered with the Selective Service
Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
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 political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
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.
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.
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $121,316 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.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as:
Specialized experience for this position includes experience in developing and implementing software solutions that enable and support desired business outcomes. This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assessing and analyzing operational processes; recommending improvements to business processes/functionality through software solutions; defining clear business requirements; translating business requirements into functional requirements; or, actively managing and measuring developed functionality against planned requirements.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
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 your, 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 scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your 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.
Knowledge of current information system technology needed to assist client agencies in analyzing complex mission requirements and applying information technology in efficiently and effectively meeting these requirements.
Highly knowledgeable of project management skills needed to ensure projects meet identified objectives, are completed on schedule, and offer well-supported and technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to manage several concurrent projects.
Ability to work with clients, assess client needs, resolve client problems, satisfy client expectations, and commit to quality service. Skill in communicating with current and potential clients, and to rapidly develop an understanding of clients' needs and the means to address them.
Ability to establish and maintain productive contacts with Government and private industry to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills, and represent the organization during such contacts.
Comprehensive knowledge of programs, products, operational business processes and solutions offered by GSA Fleet and FAS to promote, explain, justify, and provide services to client agencies.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (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.
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. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CPS)
77 Forsyth Street SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
United States
Next steps
After the closing 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.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
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.
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. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration
Human Resources Division (CPS)
77 Forsyth Street SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
United States
Next steps
After the closing 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.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
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.
