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 Public Buildings Service (PBS) is the landlord for the civilian Federal Government. The Public Buildings Service (PBS) is the landlord for the civilian Federal Government. PBS manages approximately 360 million rentable square feet of workspace for federal employees, including more than 1,600 Federally owned assets and almost 7,000 leased spaces. The Assistant Commissioner (AC), Office of Acquisition Management, provides nationwide guidance and direction for the facilitations and management of broad acquisition processes across the Federal government, General Services Administration (GSA), and PBS.  

The AC, Office of Acquisition Management develops and coordinates sophisticated acquisition strategies that align with organizational objectives and federal procurement standards and drives innovation in acquisition techniques, particularly for real property products and services. The incumbent ensures the organization remains adaptive and efficient in its acquisition approaches by continuously exploring and implementing cutting-edge procurement methodologies, while optimizing procurement processes, potentially reducing costs, and improving the quality of acquired products and services. This position reports to the PBS Deputy Commissioner. 

Additionally, the AC; 

• Leads change and develops innovative solutions to complex programmatic challenges, leverages organizational knowledge, and develops strategic approaches to drive meaningful and impactful
  improvements to the Office of Acquisition Management.
• Implements national strategies that align with PBS's mission and goals, establishing and monitoring performance measures and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, through executive direction and
  oversight of national leasing program functions, operations, and activities.
• Engages with a diverse range of high-level stakeholders, including Congressional committees, the Office of Management and Budget, other Federal agencies, and industry leaders, which requires sophisticated
  communication skills to represent PBS's interests, develop and maintain strategic partnerships, and negotiate complex inter-agency issues.
• Communicates PBS strategies and program outcomes to diverse audiences, building credibility and fostering support for organizational initiatives, while ensuring cost-effective program execution by identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives, demonstrating fiscal responsibility, and strategic financial management, which requires an in-depth understanding of organizational budgeting, resource constraints, and long-term planning, benchmark standards related to costs, best practices, customer satisfaction, and quality.

INFORMATION SESSION: PBS will be hosting a Hiring Information Session to review the job, PBS mission, GSA Organization, and the SES application process.  This will allow all applicants/attendees and opportunity to ask questions.  Please join us on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 2:30 pm (EST). 

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 for the position. 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:

• Demonstrated experience working with executive level colleagues, employees, customers and other stakeholders to identify, develop and implement solutions and resolve issues related to the acquisition of construction and facility services that often have broad, strategic level impacts.
• Expert knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies governing the acquisition of services.
• Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating acquisition strategies that align with organizational objectives and federal procurement standards, that drive innovation and compliance in government-wide acquisition regulations.

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.

Resume Review: Your application may undergo Subject Matter Experts (SME) review of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. Additional hurdle assessments or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the previously mentioned hurdles. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

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.