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Director, Program Management Division

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service

Summary

As a Director of the Program Management Division, you will serve as an program expert and manager of acquisitions related to professional services and human capital.

Location will be determined upon selection.

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

The Program Management Division within the Office of Professional Services and Human Contracts (PSHC) is responsible for program management and projects related to the acquisitions mentioned above.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/11/2026 to 03/17/2026
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
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Phoenix, AZ
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
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 - Some travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes - OGE-450
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
QR-2026-0003
Control number
860598700

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee (must be employed in FAS- Office of Professional Services and Human Capital, PSHC, QR) • 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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  • Resolve and address complex programmatic issues and questions pertaining to and/or impacting the Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC) suite of contracts to include One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+), Human Capital & Training Solutions (HCATs), and the PSHC offerings on the Multiple Award Schedule.

  • Maintain operations of acquisition-related programs, to include: tracking performance of each program, serving as a subject matter expert on professional services and human capital contracts, developing marketing strategies, and initiating business development strategies.
  • Initiate, develop, and oversee policies, programs, projects, and studies to address complex acquisition challenges related to PSHC contracts, operations, and activities.

  • Facilitate partnerships, communicate effectively, and act as a liaison with stakeholders and senior-level officials to advise on and develop optimal solutions for complex acquisition issues by utilizing industry best practices to address challenges.
  • Manage and assign work for subordinates, identify opportunities for training and development, coach lower-level employees, manage performance, and address/resolve employee complaints and conflicts.

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:

  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • 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.
  • 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

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.

The GS-15 salary range starts at $147,945 per year.  Locality pay will vary based on duty station.

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 providing management and/or oversight for acquisitions related to professional services and human capital, offering advisory services to resolve acquisition challenges, and leading a staff of acquisition professionals.

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 and contract administration principles, with the ability to analyze and resolve issues related to professional services and human capital contracts.
  2. Knowledge of professional services, human capital, program management, budgeting, marketing/business development, and general knowledge of acquisition.
  3. Ability to analyze policies and programs in order to develop recommendations and implement effective strategies to resolve acquisition challenges.
  4. Ability to apply business/industry techniques and processes for government-wide collaboration with stakeholders and senior level officials to solve complex acquisition problems.
  5. Knowledge of management principles related to organizing and assigning work, training and development, conflict resolution, and performance management.

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 the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or 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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