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Acquisition Management Specialist

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
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Summary

You will serve as a technical advisor for high-profile PBS acquisition management programs; such as PBS' Small Business program, PBS' contracting workforce development and training programs, Contracting Officer Warrant Program, and act as the primary Bureau Career Manager for regional Federal Acquisition Certification programs. 


Location of position: PBS, Acquisition Management Division, New York, NY

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Open date: 04/10/2020
Closed date: 04/23/2020
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$105,417 - $137,045 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-Time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel Required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
20PBSB293MMMP
Control number
565258700

Duties

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Major Duties include:

  • Acts as the primary PBS champion for the use of small businesses whose services meet specific PBS needs.  Incumbent works closely with PBS managers across all business lines, supervisors, and operating staff to plan and develop strategies, then implements actions and monitors programs that are instrumental to the success of PBS in the assigned program areas.
  • Serves as the primary regional Bureau Career Manager (BCM) and ensures compliance with the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Certification program for FAC-C, FAC-COR, and FAC-P/PM.  Also advises on the leasing program when requested.  Works with the acquisition workforce including identification of individuals to be certified and coordinates and reviews all applications for compliance and completeness.
  • Reviews all PBS warrant and certification applications and related documentation.Ensures accuracy and completeness of applications for PBS and coordinates final approval by the Contracting Officer's Warrant Board.Tracks status of applications and maintains records of approvals. 
  • Assists in the development and management of the PBS acquisition workforce by monitoring training needs in the 1102 series for new and current PBS employees.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
  • Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
  • Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
  • Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

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 1 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.
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
  • Participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), which includes attending meetings and planning activities; and carrying out mission-critical work at a designated location other than your primary work site (which may be outside of your commuting area).

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 $105, 417 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-12 level or higher in the Federal service.  Specialized experience must include experience in acquisition management programs, including applying a comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies and programs; utilizing analytical techniques for assessing program development; and cultivating customer/client relationships; as well as assisting with the development and/or implementation of strategic organizational goals. In addition, experience must also include technical experience in the acquisition process.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: AFGE

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.  

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. 

Comprehensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods for assessment of program performance and providing recommendations to senior management

Expert knowledge of Small Business Administration federal contracting programs and the interrelationships of socioeconomic goals and program efficiency needs.

Comprehensive knowledge of Federal procurement and contracting, policies, regulations procedures and practices, including procurement preference programs and guidelines in order to serve as regional focal point and to be able to advise individuals desirous of doing business with the Federal Government. 

Extensive knowledge of the Contracting Officer Warrant Program and OMB, OFPP Federal Acquisition Certification Program.

Comprehensive knowledge of statistical principals and trend analysis

Comprehensive knowledge of marketing strategies in order to organize seminars, briefings, business conferences and business opportunity meetings and develop formal presentations.

Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, 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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Public Buildings Service

Agency contact information

Maura Murphy
Phone
212-264-5557
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
maura.murphy@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
General Services Administration
Human Resources (2ARC-E)
1 WTC
New York, New York 10007
United States

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