As a Team Lead and master technical Project Manager, serves as a technical point of contact for contractor supported projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or civilian agencies.
Location of position: FAS, Office of Assisted Acquisition Services, Federal Systems Integration Management Center (Location TBD-DC, VA, MD, or FL)
This office is a full spectrum, cradle-to-grave acquisition, project and financial management services provider.
We are currently filling multiple vacancies.
Summary
As a Team Lead and master technical Project Manager, serves as a technical point of contact for contractor supported projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or civilian agencies.
Location of position: FAS, Office of Assisted Acquisition Services, Federal Systems Integration Management Center (Location TBD-DC, VA, MD, or FL)
This office is a full spectrum, cradle-to-grave acquisition, project and financial management services provider.
Occasional travel - Extensive travel is required at certain times. These trips can range from one to four days and can occur multiple times per month. Overtime may be required depending on workload.
Your application will be considered if you are a:
• GSA employee - must be employed in Federal Acquisition Service, Nationwide
• 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.
This position has 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.
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Assists in defining technical aspects of the acquisition strategy to satisfy client needs that follow best acquisition practices.
Monitors contractor technical performance to ensure compliance with project management plan, Contract/Task Order, and compliance with pertinent regulations. Identifies, strategizes, schedules, and tracks technical accomplishments of all activities required to satisfy client requirements. Supports the client in all phases of project management and task order administration.
Ensures all projects are managed within technical specifications and objectives. Develops, modifies, or provides technical input to project plans. Analyzes the technical feasibility of various solutions and identifies optimal technical solutions for acquisition strategy.
Prepares technical evaluation reports. Develops and maintains productive partnerships with clients, support staff, and other GSA employees. Manages client expectations in regards to technical performance and tracks impediments to progress. Supports the Contracting Officer in conducting the technical portion(s) of debriefs.
US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
Meet all eligibility requirements 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 5 investigation level). PD#0CXX654 is TS, and PD#0CXX652 is SCI. You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will 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.
Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
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 include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $116,393 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-13 level or higher in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated expertise in project management that includes responsibility for overseeing highly complex and high dollar value Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services projects, serving as a subject matter expert and lead technical authority, and leading other technical project managers in the conduct of routine project activities. Such experience must include:
complex project lifecycle technical support,
translating technical requirements into contractual language,
leading teams in determining the technical feasibility of project solutions for acquisition strategy,
developing project methodologies to meet project objectives, delegating tasks among a team,
contractor performance monitoring, and
developing standard operating procedures.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 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.
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.
You will have access to many benefits including: • 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.
Mastery technical knowledge of the operations and business needs of one or more DoD and/or civilian agencies. Mastery knowledge of federal acquisition Information Technology (IT) and/or Professional Services (PS) offerings, products, and solutions to assist client agencies in analyzing complex mission requirements and to apply acquisition solutions to efficiently and effectively accomplish client requirements.
Mastery knowledge of project management and experience to manage multiple complex, high-dollar value, and competing priorities. Mastery knowledge of project management skills needed to ensure projects meet identified technical and quality objectives, are completed on schedule, and offer well supported and technically sound conclusions and recommendations.
Mastery knowledge of and skill in applying analytical methods and techniques. Expert knowledge in one or more of the following technical areas: command and control systems, combat communications and computer systems, cyber and combat systems, engineering; information technology; etc. to ensure the projects meet client requirements.
Mastery level skill in preparing high-quality written documents such as statements of work, technical reports, project plans, technical analyses, technical direction letters (TDLs), etc. Skill in communicating and articulating ideas, concepts, and highly technical information, verbally, in a concise and effective manner to a diverse audience including briefings and informal presentations. Skill in communicating with current and potential clients, including skill in effectively defining and describing federal acquisition services and capabilities, and to rapidly develop an understanding of clients’ technical needs and the means to address them.
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.
You will have access to many benefits including: • 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.
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 on the GSA website.
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? 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 FAS Branch C
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 onboard, you will be given a final offer, which is typically within 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.
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 on the GSA website.
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? 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 FAS Branch C
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 onboard, you will be given a final offer, which is typically within 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.
