Overview Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/15/2020 to 09/23/2020 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade ZA 4 Salary $102,663 to $157,709 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-Time Duties SummaryThis position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of the Chief Administrative Office with 1 vacancy in Silver Spring, MD.This position is also announced under vacancy number SO-CAO-2020-0016, which is open toA' Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.ResponsibilitiesAs a General Business Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Serve as the principle advisor to the Director and staff members for the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer in the area of acquisition related systems and processes.Manage a wide variety of organizational initiatives related to acquisition and serves as theA' liaison to NOAA's internal and external customers on related subjects by participating in meetings; identifying internal barriers toA' productivity and design action plans.Applies financial risk analysis and commercial credit concepts for government benefits,A' direct loans, grants, evaluating asset values, industry conditions, financial stability and financial performance.Develop and implement program policy; formulate, conduct, lead, manage, and consult on an administrative/business program or policy issues of considerable scope, complexity, and importance to NOAA.Analyze acquisition and customer business processes identifying changes and managing implementation of automated solutions.Travel RequiredNot required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 4 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US Citizen or National to apply.Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.Must be suitable for Federal employment.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.If selected, required to complete OGE Form 450 financial disclosure.This position requires a Moderate Risk Security Clearance.This position will be filled under the DOC Alternative Personnel System (CAPS). This system replaced the Federal GS pay plan and structure. Under CAPS, positions are classified by career, pay plan, and pay band. The ZA-4 is equivalent to the GS-13/14. A' NOTE:A' * A one year probationary period may be required. * Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. * This position is not in the bargaining unitApplicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 pm EASTERN TIME (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. QualificationsQualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards.A' This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: EDUCATION:A' A' There is no positive education requirement for this position.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:A' Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.A' Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.A' This experience need not have been in the federal government.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations eg, professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.A' You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.To qualify at the ZA-4 or GS-13 level:A' SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:A' Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-3 or GS-12A' in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:Planning, managing and independently implementing major business/industry program segments of a bureau or agency as it relates to acquisitions;A' Developing strategies and policies involving complex acquisition agreements;Briefing leadership orally and in writing; advocating with private sector organization's/external agencies to develop a consensus business position; andUtilizing finance, accounting, general commercial law, and credit management concepts.EducationSubstitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy.Additional informationCTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100.A' Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: Employee Guide to Career TransitionCTAPA' applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your specific RIF notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; a Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action"A' , noting current position, grade level, and duty location;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action"A' documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.NOAA participates in e-Verify.A' E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.A' If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of the three pre-defined categories.A' The categories are "gold"A' , "silver"A' and "bronze"A' . A' However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered.A' Candidates placed in the "gold"A' category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility:A' Within each category, those entitled to veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed.A' Preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job. For more information on Category Rating, please go to Category Rating.The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:Ability to audit and review complex acquisitions and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.Knowledge of acquisition and contracts management.Ability to liaise between internal and external customers including contract representatives to identify productivity barriers.Ability to analyze financial data and resolve complex problems.Ability to develop data application and systems designed to collect and assess scientific information.Ability to manage and develop strategies and policies involving complex issues.Ability to analyze business processes through automated systems and implement change.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Other Drug test required No This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. The public US citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the US