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This position serves as a trusted partner and solution provider for FAA's senior leadership to strengthen agency capability to effectively manage acquisitions through policy and guidance, workforce planning and development, evaluation and oversight, strategic acquisition initiatives, and support services.
Learn more about this agency03/15/2023 to 04/14/2023
$143,000 - $201,200 per year
Salary will be set within the range based on qualifications, experience and equivalent peer salaries in the organization. Locality pay will be added.
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—3 days per week required at office location, Washington DC
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.
Yes— - Fixed Rate PCS - Permanent Change of Station (U.S. Citizens) - In accordance with applicable FAA Travel regulations, a fixed relocation payment of $10,000 will be paid to new hires to Federal service, former Federal employees (reinstatements), and student trainees. A fixed relocation payment of $27,000 will be paid to current Federal employees. Relocation expenses paid are subject to applicable taxes.
Permanent -
Full-time -
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
EXE-AFN-23-2-83484
712913000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All US Citizens
The Director of Acquisition Policy & Oversight reports directly to the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Acquisition and Business Services and provides executive direction for the development and distribution of acquisition policies and guidelines, and oversees the planning, development, and certification of the agency's acquisition workforce. The Director strengthens agency capability to effectively manage acquisitions and ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency's large, diversified, and complex procurement programs through the synchronization of acquisition policy and guidance, workforce planning and development, evaluation and oversight, strategic acquisition initiatives, and support services. The incumbent oversees a staff size of more than 100 employees, including nine direct reports, and is directly responsible for the planning and management of an approximate budget of $24M dollars annually.
Specific responsibilities include:
Directs the development and distribution of agency-wide lifecycle acquisition policy, guidance, and tools that comprise and support the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS). AMS includes all aspects of the acquisition lifecycle including service analysis and planning, concept and requirements definition, investment analysis, solution implementation, and in-service management.
Provides acquisition and contract reviews and audits; including internal reviews to assess compliance, evaluating benefits and outcomes, identifying areas for organizational focus, and identifying best practices. Interfaces with the GAO, OIG, FAA Office of Security, DOT and Congressional staff, and other external entities regarding FAA Acquisitions.
Chairs the Acquisition Executive Board that reviews and makes acquisition policy recommendations to the FAA Acquisition Executive and the Joint Resources Council. Chairs the agency-wide, executive level Acquisition Workforce Council that establishes strategic acquisition workforce plans and requirements for acquisition professions. Leads the FAA's Joint Resources Council and Operations Governance Board investment decision-making processes, and oversees the provision of guidance and assistance to program teams seeking capital investment decisions.
Ensures the acquisition workforce is able to support the acquisition needs of the agency through the development and implementation of a comprehensive acquisition workforce training and certification program.
Oversees the provision of cost/price analysis services in support of contract award and administration, training and development, audits, and evaluations.
Oversees the Agency's Small Business Development Program.
As a basic requirement for entry into the FAA Executive System, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability; and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Leadership and Technical Requirements listed below.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following have been determined to be selective factors for this position. This means possession of this criteria is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criteria are ineligible for further consideration.
An education requirement has not been established for this occupational series.
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Veterans preference does not apply to the FAA Executive System.
The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
1. A resume.
2. An attachment individually addressing the Leadership and Technical Requirements if you do not address them in the answer blocks within the application.
3. An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if you are claiming noncompetitive eligibility as a current/former FAA Executive or current/former member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent system.
4. A Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) certificate if you are claiming noncompetitive status based on your completion of an SESCDP program.
Note: Please do not submit additional materials (i.e. DD Form 214, performance plans/evaluations, letters of recommendation, etc.) they will not be considered as part of the application package.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
A resume and narrative individually addressing the requirements listed in this announcement (either uploaded or addressed in the answer blocks provided within the application) should be submitted online via the Apply button on this announcement. Uploaded resumes and narratives must be submitted in Word (or Word compatible) or PDF format. All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration for the position.
THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION IN USAJOBS
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
In addition to submitting a resume, applicants should address each of the leadership and technical requirements individually, describing work accomplishments that relate to each requirement.
Leadership requirements reflect the FAA Executive Success Profile, which describes the behaviors and characteristics required of all FAA executives. Refer to the Executive Success Profile for examples of competencies that are associated with each leadership dimension. It is important that you describe actual accomplishments, rather than discussing your philosophy of the leadership dimensions. You are encouraged to use the "Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR)" model to address the requirements.
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) or an FAA Executive System (FAES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES or FAES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the Technical Requirements listed above. You do not need to submit a narrative on the Leadership Requirements. SES CDP graduates should submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/712913000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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