Applications will be accepted from qualified, current federal civil services employees.
Also eligible are (1) a current/former career SES appointees, (2) alumnus of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, or (3) current GS-14 or 15 federal employees who can demonstrate the mandatory technical qualifications for the position.
As the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Administration Division, the incumbent directs the management of the various branches within the division. This includes programs and activities associated with procurement, site selection, environmental compliance, new construction and expansion efforts, and operations, including its budget and financial programs. The primary role of the incumbent is to serve as the Procurement Executive for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), with full technical responsibility for directing the development, implementation, and operation of programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to the BOP acquisition and procurement program. The BOP acquisition and procurement program includes support to the Central Office, Correctional Institutions, Regional Offices, and Residential Reentry Management Offices. Additionally, the incumbent directs the development, dissemination, and implementation of procurement policies and procedures, which provide field locations the necessary guidance to comply with applicable laws and government regulations; provide oversight over all BOP procurements. As the Procurement Executive, the incumbent is the Bureau’s procurement expert and is responsible for interpreting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Department of Justice and BOP acquisitions policies, statutes, and cases. They represent the BOP as the principal, on all procurement matters, and in meetings with high-ranking officials. The incumbent manages the planning, development and establishment of short and long-term strategies and approaches for contracting plans and overall acquisition and life cycle programs.
As a principal member of the Assistant Director's staff, the incumbent is involved in all major policy decisions in the assigned functional areas, which requires the incumbent to keep informed and current on goals and objectives of the Attorney General, Director of the BOP, Assistant Director for Administration, and the status of accomplishments toward those goals and objectives. The Senior Deputy Assistant Director oversees multi-million dollar budgets throughout the BOP which includes: analyzing needs, developing advanced budget projections, allocating resources, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and reconciling budget outlays and allocations. He/she frequently coordinates with other divisional staff and the BOP Director's Office to identify and monitor key indicators for functional areas, as well as develop, review and monitor agency and division specific strategic plans.
This position requires a high level of managerial and administrative expertise to include awareness of the social and political forces that impact BOP programs, the ability to represent the agency at the highest levels of government, and the ability to delegate authority. The Procurement Executive must maintain a Level III FAC-C (Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting), as outlined by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Additionally, the incumbent may have frequent contacts with other division staff and management, regional managers, institution staff, correctional staff and officials from other correctional and law enforcement agencies, and/or other public officials and agencies, including Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will be required to travel occasionally for training and operational purposes.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
You must be a United States citizen.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting (FAC-C) or DAWIA Level 3
Qualifications
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume-NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be considered. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessment, and/or interview.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualification listed below.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
MTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience in directing and leading procurement operations, and providing strategic enterprise leadership; including assessing the health of the organization, evaluating and measuring performance, formulating objectives and priorities, enhancing organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and implementing plans to meet the acquisition requirements of an Agency. In addition, demonstrated experience in developing and refining a wide variety of acquisition strategies for a complex procurement portfolio in collaboration with the highest levels of acquisition leadership across a large, functionally diverse enterprise to include leading and managing complex multi-billion acquisitions; establishing, evaluating, and measuring performance, program control and compliance of the acquisitions.
MTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience working with senior Executive Branch officials; members of Congress; or other national-level groups to develop and implement procurement policies.
MTQ 3 - Experience leading and managing a procurement staff or large organization.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement:
A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
4 years of experience in contracting or related positions.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. We will accept unofficial transcripts as long as they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was AWARDED/CONFERRED, and the list of classes and credits earned. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
Acquisition Certification: To be eligible for this position, your resume MUST state whether you currently or previously had a Federal Acquisition Certification. Applicants must possess the Federal Acquisition Certification-Contracting (FAC-C) Level 3 or Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement act (DAWIA) Level 3 certification.
A post-secondary certificate program must have been completed at a qualifying educational institution equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.
Education outside of the United States must be equivalent to education gained in conventional/accredited U.S. program to be acceptable for Federal employment. If you received a degree abroad, you may need to get your degree reviewed by a U.S. based credential evaluation service. Contact the hiring agency for more information.
Additional information
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available, and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Upon appointment, you are required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278. You must provide the information annually after appointment. Veteran's Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) of the selectee who is not a current or former career SES employee (Title 5) must be approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before appointment. In addition, individuals entering the SES for the first time are subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants who have completed the Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application.
Candidates must still satisfy the MTQ of the position, but do not need to address the ECQs if you:
1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
3. Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided.
The selected individual will be subject further evaluation through a Structured Interview by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB). OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.
NOTE: This is a non-law enforcement position. Individuals selected for these positions will lose law enforcement coverage and will need to return to a position with "primary" law enforcement coverage to regain coverage.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: Click Here
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.
Applicants will be evaluated based upon how they have addressed the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the resume, as well as responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): The ECQs describe the skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are in addition to the specific MTQ listed above. To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to the five ECQS.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING: 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.
ECQ 2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY: Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4 - LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
ECQ 5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors.
Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications can be found at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information.
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.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to federal employees: Click Here
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.
Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date.
Provide certification of OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs).
Submission of a current FAC-C Level III certification.
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You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) Form which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade; competitive service appointment; tenure group; status or SES reinstatement eligibility.
All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume.
Failure to provide these documents will result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents. NOTE: This position requires the completion of the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) and SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All required supporting documentation MUST be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Required supporting documentation must be submitted via USAJOBS (uploaded). Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20534 E-Mail: BOP-HRM-SES-S@bop.gov Phone: 202-307-0495.
JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
320 First Street, N.W. 7th floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20534
United States
Next steps
Once your completed 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. Your experience/competencies must be clearly reflected in the resume, ECQs, and MTQ, or you may be eliminated from the highly qualified status resulting in non-referral. An SES rating and ranking panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position. We recommend you preview the ECQs and MTQ outlined in this announcement before you start the application process.
We expect to make a selection within 80 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive email notifications after each step of the application process has been completed. To automatically receive these notifications via email, your USAJOBS profile must be setup to do so. Alternatively, you must log in to your USAJOBS profile to receive application status updates. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
Upon receipt of your application.
Upon minimum qualification determinations.
After the certificate is issued.
After final selection is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your employment history must be documented in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date.
Provide certification of OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs).
Submission of a current FAC-C Level III certification.
Transcript
You MUST submit a copy of your latest yearly performance appraisal/evaluation.
Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) Form which reflects the most recent position, title, series and grade; competitive service appointment; tenure group; status or SES reinstatement eligibility.
All applicants must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) within the two (2) page resume.
Failure to provide these documents will result in removal from consideration for this vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents. NOTE: This position requires the completion of the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) and SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All required supporting documentation MUST be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Required supporting documentation must be submitted via USAJOBS (uploaded). Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20534 E-Mail: BOP-HRM-SES-S@bop.gov Phone: 202-307-0495.
JUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS
320 First Street, N.W. 7th floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20534
United States
Next steps
Once your completed 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. Your experience/competencies must be clearly reflected in the resume, ECQs, and MTQ, or you may be eliminated from the highly qualified status resulting in non-referral. An SES rating and ranking panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position. We recommend you preview the ECQs and MTQ outlined in this announcement before you start the application process.
We expect to make a selection within 80 days of the closing date of this announcement.
You will receive email notifications after each step of the application process has been completed. To automatically receive these notifications via email, your USAJOBS profile must be setup to do so. Alternatively, you must log in to your USAJOBS profile to receive application status updates. You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
Upon receipt of your application.
Upon minimum qualification determinations.
After the certificate is issued.
After final selection is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
