Duties

Summary

As an Acquisition Program Executive, you will serve as a subject matter expert in Program and Project Management, identifying and leading development of innovative training, career development tools, resources and related activities.

Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy, Office of Acquisition Policy, Federal Acquisition Institute, Washington, D.C.

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

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Responsibilities

• Leads development of learning assets, determining resourcing such as functional communities of practice, career field blogs, best practices, performance learning tools, guidebooks and handbooks.
• Identifies priorities for the training and development of the civilian acquisition workforce, and the development of effective training programs and materials and outreach events for the acquisition workforce.
• Participates in strategic planning using the development of performance measures, the implementation of action plans and the achievement of goals and objectives.
• Analyzes practices and explores the use of new business models and technologies to develop marketing strategy and facilitate coordination with customer agencies.
• Assists in on-going evaluation of training and career development programs and activities to ensure a responsive educational framework that improves the competency and capability of the acquisition workforce.
• Provides advice and assistance to agencies in shaping the development of acquisition career development/advancement programs.
• Coordinates the formation and activities of interagency working groups to assess needs, evaluates solutions, and recommends and implements strategies to achieve improvements in the acquisition programs.
• Manages the planning and development of acquisition curricula by trainers and educators.
• Develops strategies to integrate innovative technologies within the policies and priorities while ensuring initiatives are aligned with policies.
• Identifies opportunities for improving the use and application of information technology, including virtual training.
• Ensures that statements of work (SOWs) and contracts are compliant with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - May be required to attend meetings and training.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

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The GS-15 salary range starts at $144,128.00 per year. If you're a new federal employee, your salary will be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include: the evaluation, analysis, management or improvement of acquisition training programs, procedures, and requirements; providing authoritative guidance on acquisition regulations; and developing acquisition policies and management concepts pertaining to information technology contracting.

Education

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal work experience or uniformed services experience.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area; through other means; or not at all.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

Skill in program/project analysis and evaluation to conduct studies that identify potential improvements to the acquisition workforce curriculum program

Knowledge of the acquisition certification programs.

Ability to apply analytical skills required to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness.

Skill in written and oral communication.

Knowledge of practices in order to apply new business models and technologies to develop marketing strategy and facilitate coordination with customer agencies.

Knowledge of the acquisition laws, rules, requirements, and regulations governing the acquisition process.

Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP) , you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.

If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:

(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).

If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).

If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible:

(a) Submit your latest SF-50

(b) Copy of your agency's annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance.

If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.

If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.

If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:

(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.

(b) Copy of your agency's annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).

If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS's People With Disabilities page.

If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.

If you are ICTAP / CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.

If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.