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Vendor Management Section Chief

General Services Administration
Federal Acquisition Service

Summary

As a Vendor Management Section Chief, you will be responsible leading national vendor management strategies that support fleet operation programs, vehicle maintenance and other services needs.

Location of position: GSA, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)  Office of Travel, Transportation & Logistics categories

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/16/2026 to 04/27/2026
Salary
$106,437 - $172,980 per year

Salary will be determined based on the location listed in this announcement.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Fairbanks, AK
Phoenix, AZ
Monterey Park, 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
Occasional travel - Occasional travel maybe required for meetings or training.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13 - GS-13 is the full performance grade level.
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
QM-2026-0006
Control number
865569300

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Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: GSA FAS employee or a 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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We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

This position can be located in either of  the following locations: Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO, Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; San Francisco, CA; Tacoma, WA; Norfolk, VA; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Phoenix, AZ;  Anchorage, AK; Fairbanks, AK; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Honolulu, HI; Louisville, KY; Baltimore, MD; Overland, MO; Bismarck, ND; Oklahoma City, OK; Dayton, OH; Guaynabo, PR; El Paso, TX; Ogden, UT; Camp Lejeune, NC; Fort Bragg, NC; Hagatna, GU; New Cumberland, PA; Charleston, SC; Richmond, VA; Vandenberg SFB, CA; Fort Benning, GA; Monterey Park, CA; Hartford, CT; Cocoa, FL; Manchester, NH; Chadds Ford, PA; Chesapeake, VA; Springfield, VA; Edison, NJ; Vancouver, WA

The Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) provides subject matter expertise for office of fleet management, fleet vehicle service center, maintenance & accident management division, mainternance & repair, and vendor management section. 

  • Lead analysis of national vendor performance across maintenance, repair, towing, glass, and related services, using data to improve program performance and advance fleet operational goals. Applies qualitative and quantitative methodologies to evaluate the effectiveness of vendor networks, contract compliance, pricing models, service delivery outcomes, and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and monitor performance metrics tied to service quality and cost-competitiveness, and produce market intelligence reports analyzing repair industry trends and pricing fluctuations.
  • Provide authoritative guidance on vendor management and fleet maintenance standards, researches complex issues, and assesses vendor risk (financial stability, service reliability, regulatory compliance).
  • Develop and maintain internal and vendor-facing guidance, procedures, and best-practice tools/templates related to vendors, and designs improvements to vendor management processes.
  • Collaborates closely with internal fleet offices, including Maintenance & Repair, Accident Management, Compliance, and Customer Service Fleet Center, to ensure vendor networks meet operational needs and customer expectations.

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
  • Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

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 2 investigation level).
  • You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
  • 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.

For a brief video on creating a federal resume, click here.

The GS 13 salary range starts at $106,437  per year. Salary is dependent upon duty location. 

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. 

Specialized Experience: Experience in creating vehicle reports (i e., accident, repairs agreements, estimates) to analyze cost; Utilizing automated data systems to produce data on operational metrics (including vehicle maintenance cost); Providing technical guidance on fleet management programs, policies, and initiatives for safety.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

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 analytical principles and techniques to evaluate stakeholder performance, assess program effectiveness, and inform strategic fleet operational decisions using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to provide recommendations for improvement.

  2. Ability to perform work that influences operational planning and resource allocation within the section, impacting the effectiveness and efficiency of national fleet stakeholder networks.
  3. Knowledge of stakeholder management principles, fleet management standards, and risk assessment methodologies. 

  4. Knowledge in technical writing and instructional design principles to develop and maintain clear, accurate, and comprehensive internal and external-facing guidance, procedures, and best-practice tools/templates.

  5. Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multiple program areas or section operations.

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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Federal Acquisition Service

Agency contact information

Elsie Cortez
Phone
253-931-7044
TDD
1-800-877-8339
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
elsie.cortez@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Federal Acquisition Service
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States

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