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Program Division Director

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service

Summary

As a Program Division Director, you will be responsible for managing and directing a staff of project managers.  


Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service, Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS).

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

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/02/2026 to 03/06/2026
Salary
$147,945 to - $197,200 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.

Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Locations
4 vacancies in the following locations:
Washington, DC
Orlando, FL
Tampa, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel may be required 25% of the time
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
QF-2026-0003
Control number
859415600

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee - must be employed in Federal Acquisition Service, Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) • GSA surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

Duties

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  • Oversees and manages a portfolio of non-commercial acquisitions that includes cost reimbursable type contracts and operates as a subject-matter expert on incrementally funded cost reimbursable contracts. Personally and/or through subordinate staff, develops and executes nationwide and Governmentwide acquisition projects that directly impact client programs of nationwide and/or worldwide significance.

  • Serves as a subject matter expert and agency authority on acquisition project management involving the definition, acquisition, evaluation, and delivery of professional services and IT projects and non-commercial acquisitions. Handles the most complex and/or sensitive projects assigned to the division directed and, at times, the wider employing sector Acquisition and Procurement Center of Excellence.

  • Champions assigned client missions and projects within the sector. Serves as an agency expert on client needs and requirements, working with client senior executives and/or other leaders to ensure GSA services continue to evolve in line with dynamic changes to client mission, financial, business, or strategic needs and objectives. Analyzes and responds to unprecedented and/or unusually complex requirements, offering creative, innovative, and cost-effective acquisitions. 
  • Manages financial resources and personnel, directing tasks to achieve desired project results within the area of responsibility. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and financial acumen in financial operations, client funding, and contractor cost and appropriations guidelines (e.g., laws, regulations). Manages incrementally funded projects, coaches project managers to anticipate influx of client funding and contractor costs.

  • Serves as an immediate supervisor for assigned staff that includes project managers, analysts, and, as required based on client needs, other administrative, analytical, or program delivery personnel. Assigns work and evaluates performance of subordinates; provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees.

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 the 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 Non­Career 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.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
  • 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.
  • Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.
  • The incumbent of this position MAY be subject to drug testing.

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-15 salary range starts at $147,945 (Tampa or Orlando, FL) or $169,279 (Washington, DC) per year.


To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.

Specialized experience: is defined as experience in the management and/or oversight of various Information Technology (IT), Professional Services (PS), and non-commercial acquisitions. This experience must include:

  • Managing financial resources and personnel;
  • Managing projects with multiple stakeholders and funding sources in a cost-reimbursable, fee-for-service environment;
  • Developing innovative acquisition and project management techniques;
  • Providing direction to a staff of acquisition professionals; and
  • Acting as a liaison between customer clients and industry partners.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:  https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/   

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

  1. Knowledge of federal acquisition project management operations, terminology, planning, and associated administrative practices and procedures to conduct assisted acquisition services business operations compliant with acquisition/ procurement /contracting and related federal, agency, and program guidelines.
  2. Knowledge of and skill in applying acquisition, financial, and project management analytical, evaluative, and other associated administrative principles, practices, and techniques required to receive, analyze, and resolve complex program office acquisition services client needs/requirements, requests, and issues; knowledge of the capabilities, uses, and integration requirements of state-of-the-art IT and professional services products and services required to conduct program office business operations.
  3. Skill in verbal and written communication to accurately and concisely translate a variety of requirements or specifications and perform relevant and persuasive briefings to audiences that can include technical specialists and high level officials with diverse needs.
  4. Knowledge of federal government and agency (e.g., Department of Defense, civilian agencies) and associated financial guidelines (e.g., policies) to formulate and execute IT and professional services acquisition projects and related financial responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines.
  5. Ability to clearly convey expectations, assign work, provide constructive feedback, set priorities, and guide employees and/or a team of employees toward achieving performance goals.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process.

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 GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.


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