Duties

Summary

As an Assisted Acquisition Project Manager, you will perform highly complex technical work and in-depth analysis in the acquisition of products and services for Federal customer agencies.

Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service, Assisted Acquisition Services

We are currently filling two vacancies. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.

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Responsibilities

• Operates as a Assisted Acquisition Project Manager for customer needs to integrate state of the art Technology and Professional Services requirements with the optimal product or service offering available.
• Oversees the management of customer funding. Coordinates receipt of customer funds, monitors and track expenditure of funds, accepts/rejects invoices, and is responsible for funds status reporting in support of management and customer requests.
• Develops partnerships and networks with the federal community and industry experts to establish new business opportunities for the AAS business line.
• Acts upon worldwide customer agency requests for the acquisition/procurement of Information Technology and/or Professional Services products and services to include the development and design of comprehensive, integrated solutions, primarily involving military and civilian agencies nationwide who may exercise program authority on a worldwide scope.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You maybe required to travel for meetings, conferences and trainings.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
13

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 4 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• 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.

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-13 salary range starts at 103,690 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely 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-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience performing project development, integration, and obtaining the necessary supporting documentation, for projects involving multiple acquisitions from pre-award through post-award and contract closeout for information technology (IT) and professional (business) services areas.

Education

No Education Substitute.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status: NFFE

Relocation Not Paid

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

Management Rights

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; 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.

• Mastery knowledge of the capabilities, uses, and integration requirements of state-of-the-art information technology and professional services products and services required to conduct general business operations.
• Knowledge of acquisition procurement regulations, acquisition terminology, acquisition planning and contract administration procedures and practices; agency regulations, and the missions/functions of other Federal agencies in order to coordinate effectively with vendors and user agency representatives on sensitive issues
• Possesses a broad knowledge of government acquisition, procurement and project management principles utilized by customer agencies to conduct general business operations.
• Expert knowledge of contracting methods and types including cost type and the use of incentive and award fees and the ability to originate new approaches
• Ability to recommend effective integrated solutions to meet customer agency complex IT Professional Services, and/or Facility Maintenance requirements, using acquisition
  knowledge to recommend acquisition strategies and advise customers on appropriate government contracting vehicles

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
High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process
Credentialing , 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: Submit your latest SF-50.

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.