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Project Manager

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service
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Summary

As a Project Manager, you will independently manage one or more cost reimbursable projects within the Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS).

Location of position: Please see under Major duties.

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

Overview

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Open date: 10/16/2024
Closed date: 10/29/2024
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Remote job
Yes - This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations as specified in the announcement. Although you must reside and perform the job functions in the specific geographic location, it will not require you to report to the agency worksite on a regular and recurring basis
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$122,198 - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
14 - Grade 14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - Position requires temporary duty business travel approximately 25% of the time
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes - Coverage is location dependent.
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Financial disclosure required
Yes - OGE Financial Statement required.
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
QF-2025-0002
Control number
814269700

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Duties

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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. Although you must reside and perform the job functions in the specific geographic location, it will not require you to report to the agency worksite on a regular and recurring basis.

The Location of this position will be determined upon selection in one of the following States:  Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Washington, D.C,  Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington (state), Nevada, Oklahoma (Candidate is required to reside or move to one of the states listed).

  • Independently manages a portfolio of acquisitions, including non-commercial and cost reimbursable contracts. Manages projects in accordance with all pertinent DoD or agency-specific regulations, acquisition authorities and principles. Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on assigned contract(s)/task order(s) (C/TO). Leads project reviews/contractor evaluations/government surveillance over the assigned portfolio. Collaborates with Contracting Officers (CO), providing acquisition solutions to meet agency needs, and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of various contract types (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), etc.).

  • Identifies and coordinates project tasks among matrixed Integrated Project Teams (IPTs). Serves as the project lead and GSA liaison to the client in all phases of project management and task C/TO administration. Develops and maintains productive partnerships with industry partners to facilitate satisfaction of C/TO requirements.

  • Manages the unique elements of cost reimbursable contracts. Offers expert input on the development of cost-type Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCEs) considering client current and future program budgets and historical data. 

  • Steward of client funding including: performing in-depth financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting on client funding. Assess contractor invoices for reasonableness, compliance with contract terms and conditions, and allowability; and officially approves or rejects invoice payments.

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 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 Non-­Career 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.
  • 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
  • Position security requirements are dependent on the position for which selected, and may be designated at Top Secret, Secret, High Risk, Moderate Risk or Low Risk. Dependent on which position you are selected for you will be required to undergo and pass the appropriate Tier background investigation level. 
  • Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position may 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 apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. 

The GS-14 salary range starts at $122,198 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

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 experience leading and/or managing highly complex cost type contracts (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Incentive Fee) for Information Technology (IT) projects and/or Professional Services (PS). Such experience must include project management, defining technical requirements for client needs, monitoring contractor performance, and managing funding.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position may be eligible for the bargaining unit
Criminal History Inquiries - Not allowed before offer
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

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.

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 evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall 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 skill in managing highly complex projects, which may include multiple stakeholders and funding sources. Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing acquisitions. Mastery of conducting surveillance, monitoring, and/or documenting contractor performance.

  • Skill in providing leadership to an ad hoc team, a matrixed team, and/or IPT, to effectively and efficiently manage projects from inception to closeout. Expert in working with clients to assess needs and project requirements, resolving client problems, satisfying client expectations and providing quality client services. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive contacts with government and private industry to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills.
  • Expert skill in proactively managing a variety of contract types (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), etc.).

  • Expert skill in managing the financial aspects of a project to include planning for the optimal use of client funds Comprehensive knowledge of fiscal responsibility, including federal policy and guidance on acquisition management, financial operations, client funding practices, and contractor cost and appropriations law.

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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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Agency contact information

Uzma Khan
Phone
202-969-7807
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
uzma.khan@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
General Services Administration (GSA)
Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

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