Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee - must be employed in FAS, Information Technology Category, Office of Acquisition Operations • 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.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as a Division Director for the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) within the Office of Information Technology Category, Office of Acquisition Operations, Office of Enterprise Telecommunications Solutions Acquisition (ETSA). Plans, manages, directs, and coordinates procurement activities for the pre-award and post-award functions associated with GSA’s telecommunications services contracts which are highly specialized, multiple award, global and government-wide contractual vehicles with commercial firms providing government customers with state of the art, high-quality, commercial telecommunications services.
• Directs the full range of purchasing and contract administration activities, including but not limited to, the issuance of solicitations, awarding of contracts, contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options for contracts, investigation and resolution of contract delays, contractor performance appraisals, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims and the termination of contracts for the convenience of the government or for default by the contractor. 
• Approves pre-award, award and post award documentation and ensures the integrity and substance of determinations and findings.
• Through subordinate supervisors, provides the leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive workforce and to affect a continuous flow and exchange of information among employees. Initiates appropriate work assignment adjustments whenever staff or workload fluctuations occur to ensure the maintenance of an effective and efficient acquisition operation. Develops employee performance standards and makes formal appraisal of work. Gives advice, counsel and/or instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions and recommends various personnel actions including promotions and reassignments. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring to group grievances and effects disciplinary measures, and recommends other actions in the more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides or arranges for needed development or training.
• Represents and speaks for the Service Center Director and/or Office Director in dealings with key GSA officials, other federal agency officials, representatives of business and industry, state and local governments, congressional staffs and committees on matters involving telecommunications services contracts.

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:

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 $150,359 per year.  Salary range is dependent upon duty location.

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 managing, supervising, or directing operations for an acquisition organization or program including all phases of the contracting process; ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; establishing policy, regulations, and program guidance and procedures for contracting programs or initiatives, and applying knowledge of both government and commercial business practices.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

1102 Qualifications GS-13 & above:

You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below:

1. All of a, b, and c below:

(a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional)  or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. 
(b) At least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and
(c) Completion of 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.

2. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position.  However, to be promoted you will have to meet option 1 or 3.  

3. Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above. Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist.

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 procurement regulations and contracting principles including the latest procedures and techniques to serve as program contractual authority and advisor on the acceptability and applicability of contractual matters related to the assigned contract or acquisition program.
2. Knowledge of federal, agency, and private sector acquisition, procurement, and contracting operations to formulate and execute program and contract operations in compliance with relevant guidelines (e.g., laws, regulations, policies) and provide comprehensive oversight of activities, functions, and operations.
3. Knowledge of performing pre-award and post award functions.  Skill in applying professional acquisition and procurement management, analytical, evaluative, and other associated methods, principles, and techniques required to review, analyze, and resolve complex acquisition, procurement, and contracting needs/requirements, requests, and issues.
4. Skill in managing federal contracting programs, projects, and supervising employees. Skill in independently planning and organizing work and  inspiring, leading, motivating, and guiding others toward accomplishment of organizational goals, objectives, and metrics. Skill in creating a work environment that fosters trust, respect, and collaboration.
5. Skill in oral and written communication sufficient to provide briefings to diverse audiences with diverse acquisition, procurement, and/or contracting needs, requirements, responsibilities, and/or roles. Skill in establishing, maintaining, and fostering productive contacts with employees, government and private industry management officials, clients, and stakeholders.

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.