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Operations Division Director

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
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Summary

As an Operations Division Director - Supervisory Management & Program Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-to-day product management and collaborations for operations of FAS business support systems.

Location of position: This is a Virtual position. Duty station to be determined upon selection.

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

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/08/2022 to 12/14/2022
Salary
$131,178 to - $176,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)
Few vacancies
Remote job
Yes
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - As needed for meetings, conferences, trainings, etc.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
23FASC073MBMP
Control number
693503800

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee • 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.

Duties

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  • Manages and supervises Product/Project Managers for FAS business systems subordinates. Serve as product liaison between the Business Owners, Stakeholders, and GSA IT in understanding all aspects of the business systems to include budget requirements, Development, Modernization and Enhancements (DME) plans, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) requirements, business needs and system functionality.     
  • Develops communication and outreach materials for the Federal acquisition communities using OSM coordination to gain feedback on systems needs. Provides training as systems evolve; develops and oversees internal and external communications and messaging including but not limited to press relations, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) inquiries, Congressional inquiries, and speaking events associated with the agency and program activities and services.
  • Provides thought leadership, guidance and oversight for all OSM business operations issues to provide strong assurance that OSM program goals are met. Develops, organizes, equips, and trains subordinates for appropriate certifications and manages and delivers superior and innovative services, which meet expected program outcomes.
  • Works with other divisions within SM or FAS business lines, runs scenarios and business/policy impact assessments. Responsible for the evaluation, approval or denial of proposed projects, processes, data sources, output, requirements, and methodologies.

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 the 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 4 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.
  • 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 $131,178.00 per year.  

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, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized experience includes managing government-wide and/or corporate-wide programs including strategic planning, project management, vendor management and building consensus with a diverse group of stakeholders and customer agencies. Such experience could have been gained providing program management and direction; supervisory, senior/expert technical guidance and leadership; or program analysis and evaluation.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status
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 from this announcement 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.

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 project management techniques and practices; highly-developed analytical skills; and expert skill in utilizing a wide variety of problem solving techniques.
  • Mastery of verbal and written communication techniques inclusive of public speaking in order to prepare and deliver verbal and/or written communications that are exceptional; with consideration to appropriate style, consistent format, and minimal grammatical errors and typos.
  • Skill in independently planning and organizing work, interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and working effectively in the execution of assigned responsibilities.
  • Knowledge and experience gained from training and seminars, etc. Significantly influences change in policy, business processes, or system functionality.

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.


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