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Acquisition Liaison Specialist

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/04/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 4, 2026
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$143,913 - $187,093 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Agency Employees Only
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-HUD-12959283
Control number
870913400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This job is open to: 1. Current HUD Office of Chief Procurement Officer internal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, or current HUD Office of Chief Procurement Officer internal employees serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), or Schedule A Disability Appointment, or 2. CTAP eligibles.

Duties

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HUD's Mission
The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country.

Office of the Chief Performance Officer (CPO) This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Office of the Chief Performance Officer (CPO). CPO supports and strengthens HUD's performance culture with services, policies, systems, and strategies to engage, inspire, and retain a high-performing workforce that achieves mission objectives. CPO provides the following Department-wide functions: Performance Management; Employee Recognition and Awards; Employee Engagement; Labor Relations; Employee Relations; and the full range of Executive Resources Management.


As an Acquisition Liaison Specialist, you will:

  • Serve as an acquisition liaison specialist with the responsibility for collaboration with program clients and team members in directing the planning of acquisition actions as assigned.
  • Apply knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and policy to provide support and expert guidance to program customer personnel in the preparation of acquisition documents, e.g., conducting and documenting market research, writing Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS), developing Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and preparing the Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
  • Develop policy, automated tools and training for OCPO Program Support.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The official duty station for this position will be in Alexandria County, Virginia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.

Key Requirements:

  • Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
  • A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.


Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:

- Experience applying knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and policy to provide support and expert guidance; AND
- Experience conducting and documenting market research; AND
- Experience writing Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS), developing Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE); AND
- Experience coordinating with program customers and contracting managers/officers/specialists to ensure project milestones and dependencies are reflected in acquisition documents and plans; AND
- Experience developing automated tools and training for Program Offices.


The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • Relocation expenses will not be paid.
  • Relocation incentive will not be paid.
  • Recruitment incentive will not be paid.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
  • HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
  • This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.

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.

Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Eligible and qualified applicants will be evaluated through a structured interview based on the competencies listed below. The interview will be conducted by subject matter expert(s) of the position as a formal assessment.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters atmosphere of open communication. Expresses facts and ideas in writing, in a clear, convincing and organized manner.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Partnering/collaborating - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals

To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate highly qualified experience in these designated competencies during the structured interview.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates: your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Office of the Chief Procurement Officer



Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center
Phone
304-480-7300
Email
hudinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov
Address
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

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