Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA employee - must be employed in FAS only. • 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.

• Provides leadership, expert assistance and authoritative advice to other subject matter experts and personnel within and/or outside the agency on the interpretation of governing policy in the designated procurement program area. Researches the most sensitive, complex or otherwise controversial issues, utilizing all resources available (i.e, other SMEs, contract law/precedent research, agency policy contacts, etc.). Analyzes and interprets such guidelines in terms of the issue/problem and assists in the development of definitive policy recommendations.
• Serves as a primary agency contact for key programmatic decisions in the assigned procurement area related to the program office portfolio. Provides critical analysis of issues and required policy recommendations to management officials in formulating decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs as well as in the design/development and evaluation of ongoing and/or new portfolio procurement initiatives. Solutions to unique operating problems require the employee to study methodologies and practices employed by other federal institutions and/or private sector companies. Employs benchmarking of this fashion to provide information that fosters innovative solutions to program office and broader agency problems.
• Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program office operational procurement effectiveness. Reviews specific goals and objectives, monitors the sequence and timing of key events and milestones, and evaluates overall program accomplishment and significance of contributions in terms of agency goals.   
• Serves as a procurement/policy adviser to program office acquisition staff on complex projects, policies, issues, etc. Assists with the coordination of internal reviews as well as conducting a portion of the review through procurement/contracting data systems. Assists with research and documentation to satisfy data calls, peer reviews, and various reports. Reviews results from internal and external audits. Performs internal acquisition reviews per required internal management controls (e.g., Office of Management and Budget Circular A-123).   
• Serves as a coordinator and representative for the Supervisor or other key management officials for major center issues and meetings involving other internal and external organizations, and provides advice, comments and recommendations as appropriate. Participates in the review of center activities to identify problems and recommends corrective measures or alternative approaches for implementation.

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-13 salary range starts at 106,437.00 per year.

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 4years 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.

Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience applying federal acquisition laws, regulations, and policies related to the procurement of the full range of commercial products and services.  Such experience must include:

• Analyzing procurement issues; developing or recommending policy and process changes. 

• Evaluating acquisition programs or initiatives using qualitative or quantitative methods to identify deficiencies and develop corrective recommendations.

• Providing advice and guidance to management on acquisition strategies or business processes.

• Conducting procurement reviews to assess compliance with applicable requirements and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve issues.                   

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.  

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.

• Knowledge of federal acquisition laws, regulations, and policies sufficient to interpret governing procurement policy, resolve complex or controversial issues, and develop authoritative policy recommendations for subject matter experts and personnel within and outside the agency.
• Ability to apply qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods to assess complex procurement issues, evaluate the effectiveness of acquisition programs or portfolio initiatives, benchmark methodologies across federal and private sector organizations, and develop data-driven policy recommendations for management officials.
• Knowledge of procurement program planning and performance measurement principles sufficient to apply qualitative and quantitative assessment methods, monitor program milestones and key events, evaluate acquisition program accomplishments, and identify opportunities for operational improvement in terms of agency goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of federal internal control requirements and acquisition review processes, pre- and post-award review procedures, and procurement/contracting data systems in order to serve as a policy adviser, conduct and coordinate internal acquisition reviews, assess audit findings, and ensure adherence to management control requirements.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying oral and written communications methods and techniques to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority, obtain compliance with policies from activities within the program office portfolio of operations, and articulate technically complex positions/policy and represent the employing organization/agency on task forces or comparable work groups.

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.