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Project Management Specialist

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
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Summary

As a Project Management Specialist, you will deliver project management, technical, and financial support services to Government clients. 

Location of position:  Please see Major Duties below for additional information.

This office is a full spectrum, cradle-to-grave acquisition, project and financial management service provider. 

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

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/19/2024 to 02/01/2024
Salary
$72,553 to - $128,956 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Location Negotiable After Selection,
GSA - US Locations,
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Some travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12 - This position has promotion potential to the GS-12 grade level.
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
QF-2024-0032
Control number
771236300

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Duties

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This position is Category 2 with job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

The position is in GSA, Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS), Acquisition and Procurement Center of Excellence (APEX). The Location of this position will be determined upon selection in DC, MD, VA, NC, and CO. (Candidate is required to reside or move to one of the following states).

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Manages project assignments in accordance with client requirements and ensures that all products and services are delivered on schedule and within budget.
  • Works on the administration and management of the entire project, including project financial management. Provides responsive and targeted technical advice and guidance that takes into account the client needs and financial capacity.
  • Develops accurate government requirements, measurable performance standards, and manages project life-cycle activities to ensure that intended outcomes are achieved.
  • Collaborates with clients to define needs, research and analyze solution options, and provide other client- facing project management support as needed.

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:

  • Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
  • 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.
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position

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-11 salary range starts at $72,553.00 per year, and the GS-12 salary range starts at $86,962.00 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. 

Certain location-based pay entitlements (such as locality payment) are based on the location of the employee's official worksite associated with the employee's position of record.  

To qualify for the GS 11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes experience managing project timelines, schedules, and budgets. 

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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree , OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree,  OR LM., if related.

*A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position are qualifying.

To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrating full range of project management, financial management, and reviewing project milestones and deliverables.  There is no substitution of education at this grade level.



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://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ 

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: 
- This position is eligible for the bargaining unit

Promotion Policy

If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants.

Relocation Not Paid

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Management Rights

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area. 

Diversity

GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: 
  • Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
  • Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.
Our commitment is: 
  • Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
  • Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
  • Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission 

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.  

  • Knowledge of a wide range of project management techniques, requirements, methods, procedures, and regulations to analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations on professional services, managed services, and information technology projects.
  • Knowledge of cost analysis and financial management methods, principles, and techniques to monitor and/or manage project expenditures to ensure project financials and project results achieve fiscal integrity.
  • Knowledge of project management methods and techniques to develop project requirements and ensure preparation of all required documentation, monitor and control project progress; identify and troubleshoot problems, recommend alternatives, track project progress, funding, and deadlines.
  • Knowledge of oral and written communication reporting and presentation techniques and skill in preparing reports and delivering briefings to managers to encourage acceptance of findings and recommendations.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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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