Clarification from the agency

Open to the Public. US citizenship is required. You must apply online to be considered for this vacancy. Please review this announcement in its entirety for specific information on how to apply.

The Assisted Acquisition Service​s (AAS) business portfolio complements the programs of the other FAS portfolios by providing acquisition, technical, financial and project management services that assist FAS and customer agencies in acquiring and deploying information technology (IT) solutions, professional services solutions​, and other solutions as required by the customer.

The Assistant Commissioner (AC) plans, oversees, and coordinates program goals and strategies for effective service delivery​ across AAS Business Units. This includes​ the design and delivery of IT,​ professional services, and other acquisition solutions on behalf of other​ federal​ customer agencies worldwide. The AC is directly responsible for: (1) the planning, development, and execution of strategic plans, business​ cases, and new business initiatives, (2) coordinating the development of new​ business lines and offerings, (3) developing and​ maintaining electronic service delivery systems and tools along with Artificial​ Intelligence (AI) and automation initiatives in collaboration with​ stakeholders across GSA, and (4) serves as the Head of Contracting Activity for AAS. ​This position reports to the FAS Deputy Commissioner.

Additionally, the AC;

• Provides authoritative advice, guidance and direction on AAS Business Unit strategy plans and reviews plans for consistency with AAS enterprise strategy.
• Provides input to all AAS annual performance plans and develops, monitors, and reports on business and financial performance measures and indicators.
• Develops and administers a comprehensive program for AAS customer service assessment.
• Develops and builds a strong and effective relationship with the FAS portfolio/categories/offices for successful program implementation.
• Plans directs, and controls all financial resources of the AAS program. Responsible for the preparation of AAS’ annual program plans and budgets.
• Conducts high level administrative and financial management studies and reviews business processes and organizational structures. Plans, develops, analyzes, monitors, and reports on organizational performance and budget execution for the AAS portfolio and its programs.
• Directs, controls, and coordinates the AAS activities located within the AAS Business Units. These activities offer a full range of services to customers, including but not limited to, customer requirements definition, solutions design, project and financial management, technical assistance, migration planning, and customer care.
• Establishes ongoing communications with customers through established advisory and governance groups and boards in order to develop and execute strategies for continuous improvement of customer-focused service delivery processes.
• Develops human capital strategies and provides an organizational framework for the recruiting, retention, training and promotion of staff to build and sustain a customer-focused acquisition workforce that demonstrates expert acquisition, technology, financial and project management competencies required to meet customer requirements.
• Develops, oversees and evaluates workforce development strategies for AAS acquisition staff that are consistent with succession planning goals and with current and future AAS program and customer needs.

Conditions of employment

• Resume-only hiring method; resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Apply online (See 'How to Apply' section.)

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position is a critical-sensitive national security position. Appointment to this position requires the selectee to undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication for the GSA security office to grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Applicants do not need this level of clearance in order to apply. If you are not a GSA employee, the security office must grant the clearance before you are appointed to this position unless a pre-appointment waiver of this requirement is approved.
• This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening. If tentatively selected for this position, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis screen for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment will be contingent upon your receiving a negative test result.
• If tentatively selected, you will be required to submit a Declaration for Federal Employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will be required to complete a certification statement confirming their selective service status.
• Persons selected for their initial appointment to an SES position must have their executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before being appointed to the position.
• If selected, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously successfully completed a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service.
• If selected, you must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.  

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to lead and fully manage an assisted acquisition solutions organization. Prior experience must include oversight of policy development and implementation, and activities necessary to operate a successful fee-for-service program including the development of overall goals, objectives, long-range plans, and financial and human resource management.

2. Demonstrated expert knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies governing Federal acquisition.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding- This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

2. Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization’s vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.  This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable

5. Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo a structured interview and/or other assessments, such as providing a writing sample, work plan or other written product; reference checks may also be conducted. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive SIQRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.