The General Services Administration is interested in attracting the best talent for our diverse cadre of SES members from within GSA, the government and the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.
Summary
The General Services Administration is interested in attracting the best talent for our diverse cadre of SES members from within GSA, the government and the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.
Yes—This position requires full-time in-office presence. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Yes - Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses or a relocation incentive may be authorized for this position and may be paid by the General Services Administration as allowed by regulation. A one-year service agreement is required if a relocation expenses or relocation incentive is paid.
Salary
$151,661 - $216,400 per year
Current SES members whose salary equals or exceeds the maximum advertised salary for this vacancy will not lose pay if appointed to this position.
Yes - Your SES position at GSA will require that you complete a new entrant Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e), which is due within 30 days of appointment, and to complete an annual OGE Form 278e by May 15th each year. You will also be required to file a termination OGE 278e within 30 days of your separation from the SES position.
Open to the Public. US citizenship is required. You must apply online to be considered for this vacancy. Please review this announcement in its entirety for specific information on how to apply.
The Director, Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) position is housed within GSA’s Office of Government-wide Policy. Under the strategic direction of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget and Executive Office of the President, the Director, FAI anticipates and addresses talent needs in the Federal acquisition community, and executes leading-edge training and development of the civilian agency acquisition workforce in order to strengthen their capabilities. The FAI Director is also responsible for implementing Government-wide certification, training, and development programs for Federal personnel entrusted with spending taxpayer dollars. Additional duties include the following:
Manages the planning and development of acquisition curricula, while conducting an on-going evaluation of FAI training, career development programs and activities to ensure an innovative and responsive framework to improve the competency and capability of the civilian agency acquisition workforce
Leads strategic planning efforts and the development of results-oriented performance measures, formulates FAI mission/vision/strategy and program budget plans, provides direction in the implementation of action plans, and ensures achievement of FAI goals and objectives through the most efficient use of available resources.
Within a highly collaborative environment, works closely with OFPP, the FAI Board of Directors and Senior Procurement Executives of Federal agencies to jointly identify Government-wide acquisition workforce issues and concerns, develop common goals and strategies, leverage resources, and identify opportunities for cost-effective improvements for the access/delivery of FAI services to the civilian agency acquisition community.
Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the civilian agency acquisition workforce to help inform the direction of these efforts. Periodically analyzes the acquisition career fields to verify and/or identify competencies, duties, tasks and required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Develops appropriate partnerships/agreements to further the FAI mission, including collaborating with the Defense Acquisition University, key Federal agencies, State and local governments, academic institutions, professional associations and industry, and maintains appropriate liaison with these organizations for continuous exchange of information and knowledge sharing. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of educational academic programs that relate directly to the employment and advancement opportunities in the civilian agency acquisition workforce.
Promotes and coordinates Government-wide research and studies to identify innovative strategies and techniques to improve the training and development of the civilian agency acquisition workforce.
Anticipates and addresses talent needs in the Federal acquisition community. Provides advice and assistance to civilian agencies on identifying, attracting, and retaining acquisition workforce members. Works with the Office of Personnel Management on examinations, standards, and programs to recruit, select, develop, and retain a highly-qualified and professional acquisition workforce.
Develops innovative and effective communication strategies to improve communication within the civilian agency acquisition workforce. Utilizes technology to serve all components of the civilian agency acquisition community.
Resume-only hiring method; resume must not exceed 2 pages.
All application materials must be received by the closing date.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Apply online (See 'How to Apply' section.)
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This position is a critical sensitive national security position. Appointment to this position requires the selectee to undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication for the GSA security office to grant you a Top Secret national security clearance. Applicants do not need this level of clearance in order to apply for the position. If you are not a GSA employee, the security office must grant the clearance before you are appointed to this position unless a pre-appointment waiver of this requirement is approved.
This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening. If tentatively selected for this position, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis screen for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment will be contingent upon your receiving a negative test result.
If tentatively selected, you will be required to submit a Declaration for Federal Employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will be required to complete a certification statement confirming their selective service status.
Persons selected for their initial appointment to an SES position must have their executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before being appointed to the position.
If selected, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously successfully completed a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service.
If selected, you must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
Qualifications
All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.
Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; pleasedonotaddress the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrated leadership experience in the workforce development field, including developing and implementing innovative strategies for improving acquisition workforce skills and competencies.
Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with and effectively present, defend, or negotiate major acquisition workforce development plans, strategies, and decisions with a broad range of executive-level decision-makers, stakeholders, and customers.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
2. Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization’s vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable
5. Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
A. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.
and
B. 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.
C. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D.
D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action.
Additional information
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY:
General Services Administration Office of Governmentwide Policy Washington, DC 20405
The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations for Federal jobs.
NOTICE REGARDING SALARY: GSA has established Pay Tiers within the Governmentwide SES pay band, and categorized each SES position in the agency into one of three tiers. This structure is designed to provide a more refined approach to executive compensation, aligning pay levels with the scope, complexity, and impact of each SES role. This is a Tier IISES position. Current SES members whose salary equals or exceeds the maximum advertised salary for this position, will not lose pay upon appointment.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo a structured interview and/or other assessments, such as providing a writing sample, work plan or other written product; reference checks may also be conducted. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive SIQRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
All applicants must submit a resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards; Additionally, your 2-page resume must corroborate your experience and possession of both the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) as listed in this announcement. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section listed below.
Please review the following information to determine if you are required to submit any other documents in order to complete your application for this position.
NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:
For current or reinstatement eligible career SES applications: In addition to the 2-page resume, you must also submit proof of non-competitive eligibility as a current career or reinstatement SES eligible appointee. Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a:
(a) current Career SES appointee, (b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or (c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) or Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB) through the SES CDP.
*The above documents may be used to determine your eligibility for noncompetitive consideration under this announcement. Noncompetitive applicants must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility as listed above; failure to do so may result in non-consideration of noncompetitive eligibility.
COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:
Current civil service employee applications: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance?
Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline
You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
GSA, Office of Governmentwide Policy
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date of the announcement:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: An initial evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. If it has been determined that you meet the qualifications listed within the vacancy announcement, your application will be forwarded to, and reviewed by an SES evaluation panel for further review and possible consideration of a structured interview by the SES panel.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If the SES panel determines that you meet all of the qualification requirements, you may be referred to the Hiring Official for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once all appointment vetting is complete, a final offer will be extended to you.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to executive.resources@gsa.gov. Please be sure to reference the announcement number 26110026 in the subject area of your email.
Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
All applicants must submit a resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards; Additionally, your 2-page resume must corroborate your experience and possession of both the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) as listed in this announcement. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section listed below.
Please review the following information to determine if you are required to submit any other documents in order to complete your application for this position.
NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:
For current or reinstatement eligible career SES applications: In addition to the 2-page resume, you must also submit proof of non-competitive eligibility as a current career or reinstatement SES eligible appointee. Proof consists of:
(1) an SF-50 showing your status as a:
(a) current Career SES appointee, (b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility, or (c) current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executive who is/was employed in a Federal government agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) allowing for movement between the agency’s SES-equivalent personnel system and the SES. NOTE: This applies only to current or reinstatement eligible Career SES-equivalent executives of the Government Accountability Office, the Transportation Security Administration, or the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service.
OR
2) a certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) or Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB) through the SES CDP.
*The above documents may be used to determine your eligibility for noncompetitive consideration under this announcement. Noncompetitive applicants must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility as listed above; failure to do so may result in non-consideration of noncompetitive eligibility.
COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION:
Current civil service employee applications: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details.
Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance?
Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline
You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
GSA, Office of Governmentwide Policy
Servicing HR Office:
GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM)
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20405
United States
Next steps
After the closing date of the announcement:
ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: An initial evaluation of your qualifications will be conducted. If it has been determined that you meet the qualifications listed within the vacancy announcement, your application will be forwarded to, and reviewed by an SES evaluation panel for further review and possible consideration of a structured interview by the SES panel.
REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If the SES panel determines that you meet all of the qualification requirements, you may be referred to the Hiring Official for review and a possible interview.
SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
FINAL JOB OFFER: Once all appointment vetting is complete, a final offer will be extended to you.
FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
If you have any questions regarding the status of your application package, please submit your question(s) via e-mail to executive.resources@gsa.gov. Please be sure to reference the announcement number 26110026 in the subject area of your email.
Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
