Division Director

About the role

As a Division Director, you will serve as a first-line supervisor in one of the four acquisition centers. Location of position: FAS, Office of Shared Service Delivery Duty Location to be determined upon selection This office strives to deliver high-quality, reliable shared services that support our workforce and enable mission success across FAS.

We are currently filling six vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

What you will do

• Serves as an advisor to the organization and senior level managers on acquisition and program issues that may arise and recommends viable solutions.
• Provides recommendations to the Office of Contracting Operations through the appropriate Center Directors of potential new areas of opportunity and works with the Program Office to ensure expected outcomes are realized.
• Manages the development of enhanced program capabilities and regular updates for the future program.
• Directs the research and analysis of industry trends, and identification of changing customer requirements as well as the development of acquisition-related electronic communications for program customers and stakeholders.
• Works in collaboration with the organization in revising current procurement policies and developing new procurement guidelines and procedures for the program as needed.
• Monitors and evaluates the program's total procurement activities and recommends modifications or alternate methods to accomplish objectives.
• Directs and serves as the FAS authority on contract matters related to highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency and to all of Government.
• Requirements typically involve product and service contracts that are sensitive and controversial in nature and require tact, diplomacy and negotiation.
• Directs pre-award, award and post-award functions.
• Requirements typically involve the implementation of procurement objectives for various activities such as market research, acquisition strategy, procurement planning, requirements development, negotiation strategy, award, and contract administration in accordance with established program direction using new and innovative contracting approaches.
• Serves as contracting officer with authority to award and sign advertised and/or negotiated contracts.
• Plans and delegates workload to be accomplished among the staff subordinates to meet priorities, schedules, and requirements established at the organizational level.
• Revises work schedules to meet changes in workload or to improve workflow, increase productivity, enhance customer service, and promote overall customer and employee satisfaction.
• Formulates and issues verbal guidance or written instructions and procedures for nonroutine or complex assignments.

Requirements

• 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.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
• Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: ***

How you will be evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application 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 contracting processes, strategic planning and program management methodologies, analysis and market research techniques, sufficient to advise, provide guidance, and recommend solutions on acquisition and program issues.

Knowledge of federal acquisition laws, regulation and policies and procurement planning principals sufficient to provide technical guidance and policy interpretation, develop acquisition strategies, and advise program officials on procurement objectives and methodologies.

Ability to use the Federal Acquisition Service and General Services Administration Acquisition Manual to manage multiple related contract actions and contracts at the same time, including those with different contractors, requirements, and timelines.

Skilled in performing pre-award, award and post award functions; 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.

Skilled in managing federal contracting programs, executing projects, and leading personnel toward accomplishment of objectives and organizational goals. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. 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 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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date.
• Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
• Resume: Must not exceed two pages.
• Refer to the Qualifications section for resume requirements.
• Current GSA employees: You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50.
• Promotion Consideration: If your most recent SF-50 became effective within the past year, it may not demonstrate that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement.
• In that case, submit additional SF-50(s) (such as promotion, within-grade increase, grade/range increase, or an SF-50 with an effective date more than one year old) that clearly document you meet the time-in-grade requirement.
• If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
• Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
• College transcripts: If you are using some or all of your college education to meet qualification requirements for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcript(s).
• Transcripts MUST show: name of the institution, student's name, course work/degree(s) completed/conferred and dates.
• If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
• For education completed outside the United States, also submit a valid foreign credential evaluation that substantiates possession of the required education.
• Submit proof of contracting certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification.

Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development

What to expect next

After the closing date/deadline: ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements. REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management 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 our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.

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. Thank you for your interest in working for the U.S. General Services Administration!

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.