As a Program Analysis Officer, serves as Director of the Acquisition Workforce Division (QVA), Office of Policy and Compliance, in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), at the General Services Administration (GSA), and exercises leadership and delegated managerial authority over FAS-wide acquisition career management activities.
Location of position: The location of this position is any GSA satellite location in the U.S. This is a Category 2 position, telework eligible.
Summary
As a Program Analysis Officer, serves as Director of the Acquisition Workforce Division (QVA), Office of Policy and Compliance, in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), at the General Services Administration (GSA), and exercises leadership and delegated managerial authority over FAS-wide acquisition career management activities.
Location of position: The location of this position is any GSA satellite location in the U.S. This is a Category 2 position, telework eligible.
Your application will be considered if you are a ● GSA Wide employees must be employed in organization and/or geographic area of consideration) ● GSA surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
The Program Analysis Officer participates with senior management in the development and provision of strategic program guidance to the Assistant Commissioner for FAS Office of Policy and Compliance.
Serves as top level advisor and consultant to GSA/FAS appointed officials on all controversial matters involving the work of the division relating to training, development and performance measurement of the FAS acquisition workforce.
Monitors and evaluates progress of the division toward meeting agency and organizational goals.
Makes adjustments in objectives, business plans, schedules and commitment of resources.
Provide Career path guidance and leadership development for FAS Acquisition Activities
Communicate and implement Federal and agency-specific workforce policies, procedures, and initiatives based on customers' requirements, commercial market trends, and federal best practices.
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:
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.
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The GS-15 salary range starts at $117,518 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:
Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is developing, communicating, implementing and evaluating complex strategic initiatives that impact a large organization with diverse functional sub-organizations; managing multiple work groups and on-going projects requiring monitoring different interconnected tasks and activities; implementing solutions to complex issues; and, building trust and communications with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit status:N/A
Security Level: Non-Sensitive High Risk Tier 4 High Tier
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Location of position: The location of this position is any GSA satellite location in the U.S. The specific satellite location can be negotiated after selection.
You must serve on a one year supervisory probation period.
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.
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.
Ability to directs highly technical, or complex administrative program which involves policy and procedures development and implementation, acquisition management, oversight and internal controls, acquisition data quality and workforce training and development.
Ability to exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations and in advising management officials of higher rank. Makes selections for non-supervisory subordinate positions.
Ability to provide Career path guidance and leadership development for FAS Acquisition Activities Communicate and implementFederal and agency-specific workforce policies, procedures, and initiatives. based on customers' requirements, commercial market trends, and federal best practices.
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.
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.
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.
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); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
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 status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
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.
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.
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); USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process) or FAX (read the “Fax instructions” provided prior to printing the Fax Cover Sheet and faxing your information).
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 status by logging into USAJOBS. Go to My USAJOBS and then to Applications.
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.
