This position serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Acquisitions within the Office of the Procurement Executive, reporting to the Assistant Secretary for Management. The DAS plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates Treasury-wide procurement and contracting operations, ensuring the effective, lawful, and ethical management of the Department's acquisition system and stewardship of public resources, and provides executive-level policy advice on acquisition matters.
Summary
This position serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Acquisitions within the Office of the Procurement Executive, reporting to the Assistant Secretary for Management. The DAS plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates Treasury-wide procurement and contracting operations, ensuring the effective, lawful, and ethical management of the Department's acquisition system and stewardship of public resources, and provides executive-level policy advice on acquisition matters.
Serves as the Department's principal policy-determining official for acquisition and contracting, with authority to establish, approve, and enforce Treasury-wide procurement policies, procedures, and standards that are binding on all bureaus and offices. Exercises executive oversight of the Department's acquisition portfolio, providing policy direction and controls that govern the obligation and expenditure of acquisition funds across Treasury bureaus. While individual funding decisions are executed at the bureau level, the incumbent is accountable for acquisition governance, budget formulation input, and oversight affecting billions of dollars in annual procurement activity.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the Department of the Treasury's procurement and contracting programs. Provides Department-wide leadership in directing procurement and contracting operations by formulating and developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for conducting procurement and contracting function effectively, efficiently, and economically. Assures policies developed are consistent with the federal procurement regulations, directives issued by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Assesses Treasury-wide operations and activities for effectiveness and compliance with policies and guidelines through program reviews and targeted assessments. Implements changes needed to effect improvement in overall operations and/or to correct program deficiencies. Consults with and advises bureau officials and procurement staff on the more complex and critical aspects and issues of contract formulation, administration, terminations, and disputes.
Serves as the principal expert advisor and consultant to the Assistant Secretary (Management)/Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO). Advises the ASM/CAO on policy issues and considerations, and all matters affecting the Treasury's procurement and contracting functions. Makes authoritative recommendations to Treasury officials for resolving key, critical, sensitive, and controversial issues. As advisor to the ASM/CAO approves, reviews and/or modifies all bureau-initiated determinations required by statute to be signed by the head of the agency.
Serves as the Department's Suspension and Debarment Official for procurement and non-procurement suspensions and debarments within the Department of the Treasury. Makes final determinations regarding whether a person or entity will be suspended or debarred; determines whether fact-finding proceedings shall be conducted pursuant to a request by a respondent; and makes the final determination regarding whether the suspension or debarment shall remain in effect.
Serves as the Department's authoritative expert in the field of procurement and contracting in dealing with other Federal agencies and organizations and in representing the Department of the Treasury on the (a) Chief Acquisition Officer's Council and (b) other interagency organizations as identified. Develops and presents the Treasury department's official position on draft federal procurement regulations and statutes. Initiates and recommends legislative and regulatory changes to appropriate Federal "central" agencies, for example, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Commerce, and Small Business Administration (SBA).
Exercises full supervisory and managerial authority consistent with OPM guidance for supervisory positions. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisitions plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of senior executives, managers, and subordinate supervisors engaged in Treasury-wide acquisition and contracting functions. The incumbent establishes organizational goals and performance expectations; approves organizational structures, staffing levels, and resource allocations; and ensures the effective accomplishment of acquisition program objectives. Additional supervisory responsibilities include selecting, developing, mentoring, and evaluating subordinate executives and managers; approving performance plans and ratings; identifying training and workforce development needs; and taking appropriate corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary. The incumbent ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing human capital management, labor relations.
A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed..
Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Disclosure of Political Appointments.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
Qualifications
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ1 - Demonstrated ability to provide executive-level leadership and supervision over large, complex acquisition or procurement organizations, including directing senior executives, managers, and professional staff responsible for high-dollar, high-risk acquisition programs.
TQ2 - Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and oversee acquisition policies, governance frameworks, and management control systems that ensure compliance, integrity, and effective stewardship of public funds.
TQ3 -Demonstrated ability to exercise independent executive judgment and make final decisions on complex, sensitive, and high-impact acquisition matters.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
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. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.
ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.
Note:If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Education
Basic Education Requirement - Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution. This degree must have included or been 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. To be considered, you must provide official or unofficial transcripts demonstrating the completion of these credits.
Certification - n accordance with the Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) program, candidates must hold a current FAC-C (Professional) or a valid DoD Contracting Professional certification. Legacy FAC-C or DAWIA Level II or III certifications are acceptable if they were maintained and converted to the Professional level in accordance with the modernized certification standards. Additionally, candidates must have completed all mandatory training prescribed by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) for senior contracting positions.
In addition to the educational requirements, applicants must have at least four years of experience in contracting or related positions. This experience must have been at a level of difficulty and complexity sufficient to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a Senior Executive, including strategic decision-making and high-level acquisition management.
Preferred Qualifications - While the above are minimum requirements for eligibility, preference will be given to candidates who possess an Advanced Degree (such as an MBA, M.S. in Procurement, or Juris Doctor). Highly qualified candidates will also demonstrate completion of Senior Executive leadership development (e.g., Federal Executive Institute) and maintain professional credentials such as the Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) designation
Additional information
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. 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 that to the Human Resources Office.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy:Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
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.
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.
Following the close of this announcement, applications will be reviewed in accordance with the process outlined below:
Initial Qualification Review: Applications will undergo an initial review by a Human Resources Specialist to determine applicant eligibility and verify that minimum qualification requirements for the position are met.
Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet eligibility and minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel to identify those candidates deemed best qualified. This assessment will be based on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and any Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) must be fully addressed within the applicant's two-page resume. Separate narrative statements or supplemental documentation will not be accepted.
Referral and Selection: Applicants determined to be among the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Referral does not guarantee selection or an interview.
Executive Review Board (ERB): Final selection recommendations are subject to approval by the Department of the Treasury's Executive Review Board prior to the extension of a tentative offer.
Qualification Review Board (QRB): Individuals selected for initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must receive approval from the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Review Board. QRB certification is not required for non-competitive candidates, including current or former career SES members and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates.
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.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You are not required to submit transcripts for this initial phase of the application process. Candidates will be referred for consideration based on their self-certification. If you are selected for a position, you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your qualifications prior to a job offer being issued.
Copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: You must submit a copy of your current FAC-C Professional or DAWIA Level III Contracting Certification.
Note: If you do not possess one of the above, you must submit evidence that you possess equivalent senior-level contracting experience and training, and provide a written statement acknowledging that, if selected, you must obtain the required certification within the agency-prescribed timeframe as a condition of employment.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION: You are not required to submit transcripts for this initial phase of the application process. Candidates will be referred for consideration based on their self-certification. If you are selected for a position, you will be required to submit official transcripts verifying your qualifications prior to a job offer being issued.
Copy of your transcripts or a list of courses showing title, number of credits, grade, and date of completion.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: You must submit a copy of your current FAC-C Professional or DAWIA Level III Contracting Certification.
Note: If you do not possess one of the above, you must submit evidence that you possess equivalent senior-level contracting experience and training, and provide a written statement acknowledging that, if selected, you must obtain the required certification within the agency-prescribed timeframe as a condition of employment.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
