Division Director

About the role

As a Division Director, you will employ mastery of procurement regulations, principles, methods, and policies to direct nationwide Acquisition Solutions Development. Location of position: FAS, Office of Acquisition Solutions Development Duty location to be determined upon selection. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

What you will do

• Serves as a Division Director and Senior Expert in Acquisition Policy.
• Reviews, evaluates, and provides specific expert guidance concerning new regulations, contracting policies and procedures.
• Takes a leadership role in resolving problems, and makes presentations to GSA, FAS, and Office of Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD) management officials, customer partnering agencies, congressional staff, etc. Actively participates in conferences and working groups on matters involving ASD contracts and policies.
• Reviews and provides feedback to proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM), Acquisition Letters, and/or other directives pertaining to the acquisition workforce.
• Monitors GSA-wide and FAS acquisition policies, procedures, and management concepts pertaining to the procurement of information technology.
• Participates in developing and overseeing acquisition policies, processes and procedures.
• Works with GSA and FAS acquisition personnel to ensure that ASD acquisitions comply with legal, regulatory, and agency requirements.
• Regularly reviews existing and proposed legislation, program data, internal and external guidance, and regulations to clarify requirements, program performance and operations, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in ASD programs and operations.
• Identifies, analyzes, and reports on legislative and internal and customer guidance developments relevant to ASD programs and activities.
• Develops ASD-wide acquisition operational guidance such as process workflows, desk guides, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.
• Serves as senior expert procurement analyst responsible for developing, implementing, and recommending contracting strategies, procedures, and guidance.
• Reviews contractual actions for conformance with regulatory requirements and procurement practices as well as develops policies and procedures and provides guidance to subordinate activities concerning a variety of procurement issues.
• Manages the human resources of the Division through subordinate supervisors.
• Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; determines the best approach or solution for resolving budget shortages, and plans for long-range staffing needs.
• Collaborates with upper management on broader program issues that impact productivity, quality, accountability and efficiency.

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.
• This position description includes requirements for the FAC-C (Professional) certification which mandates that the incumbent obtain and maintain the FAC-C (Professional) certification.

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and responses you provide on the application questionnaire. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Supervisory Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service, Leadership, Planning & Evaluating, Influencing/Negotiating, Strategic Thinking, Human Capital Management.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

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 GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. 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.