As Supervisory Contract Compliance Analyst, you will manage, direct, and coordinate the Division’s activities, functions, and operations.
Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Information Technology Category (ITC), Supply Chain Risk Management Service Center, Compliance Division.
The Compliance Division is responsible for a variety of technical, administrative and analytical functions.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Summary
As Supervisory Contract Compliance Analyst, you will manage, direct, and coordinate the Division’s activities, functions, and operations.
Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Information Technology Category (ITC), Supply Chain Risk Management Service Center, Compliance Division.
The Compliance Division is responsible for a variety of technical, administrative and analytical functions.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Your application will be considered if you are a:
• GSA employee with the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
• GSA surplus or displaced employees 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.
Plans, develops, manages, directs, and coordinates contract compliance activities for GSA information technology contracts which are long-term government-wide contractual vehicles with commercial firms providing government customers with direct delivery of state-of-the-art, high quality commercial IT products and services.
Monitors quality assurance programs and complex analytical and supplier compliance assessments and inspection procedures in manufacturing plants throughout the country.
Undertakes and directs special studies as needed and prepares special reports or position papers involving a plethora of highly complex and intricate contract compliance issues. Maintains compliance data and history, along with other indicators of Division execution and effectiveness, and compiles data for statistical management reports. Prepares and gives briefings on contract compliance matters.
Reviews and resolves the most complex, sensitive, and controversial quality and supplier operational issues facing the Division, such as those involving highly specialized or unique commodities, critical contractors, or other service providers, high profile and/or extremely hostile quality conflict and recommends policy adjustments for persistent or critical quality programs.
Counsels and advises subordinate supervisors on strategies and action plans to address problems and ensure continued activity toward meeting and/or exceeding set goals. Makes decisions regarding technical or policy matters regarding planned and current projects within the Division. When appropriate to overcome obstacles or to focus needed management attention, refers policy or political issues to higher levels with proposed strategy.
Evaluates the effectiveness of existing contract compliance strategies and implements policies and procedures to provide the maximum support to ITC business initiatives.
Performs the full range of supervisory and managerial duties for assigned staff, which includes but is not limited to the following: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions; hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor/manager; effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other actions in more serious cases; identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; and develops performance standards.
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 the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
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-15 salary range starts at $143,736 per year.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is planning, managing and directing an information technology contract compliance program responsible for ensuring that suppliers are securely providing products and services in accordance with contractual requirements. This experience must include:
Assessing and monitoring complex contractor processes and systems using qualitative and quantitative techniques;
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures;
Applying knowledge of both government and commercial business practices and quality assurance operations; and
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, leadership and regulatory officials, and meeting with industry partners, and Federal, and State and local agencies.
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 ineligible for the bargaining unit
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 as needed; through other means; or not at all.
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.
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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
Expert knowledge of business and industry processes including knowledge of the supplier operations and quality assurance operations, requirements and processes to define problems, analyze alternatives, design and implement solutions and adapt equipment or techniques to resolve a diverse and complex range of quality assurance and technical problems.
Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques required to assess and monitor contractor processes and systems and to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of established contract management policies, procedures, and requirements in resolving quality assurance, financial integrity and contractual compliance issues.
Knowledge of various types of contracts and contracting vehicles or techniques, acquisition regulations, practices, laws and principles applicable to the administration of important public programs to include knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, and the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to provide briefings to diverse audiences with diverse acquisition, procurement, and/or contracting needs, requirements, responsibilities, and/or roles.
Comprehensive knowledge of supplier operations, information technology and supply chain risk management and methods employed for commodity production and evaluation of supplier capacity for information technology supply and services and potential for production of commodities needed by GSA customers.
Expert knowledge of administrative laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, government organizations and functions related to supplier operations and contract compliance.
Expert skill in providing comprehensive oversight of activities, functions, and operations within an assigned organization and providing leadership and technical direction to employees.
Expert skill in managing compliance programs and supervising employees. Expert skill in independently planning and organizing work and in inspiring, leading, motivating, and guiding others toward accomplishment of organizational goals, objectives, and metrics.
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 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.
Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
Life insurance coverage with several options
Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
Flexible work schedules
Transit and child care subsidies
Flexible spending accounts
Long-term care insurance
Training and development
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.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you areCTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. 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.
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.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
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) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
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)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
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 application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
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.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50)
If you areCTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
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). Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates. 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.
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.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
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) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
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)
1800 F Street NW Room 1100
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
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 application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
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.
