Summary
As a Branch Chief incumbent will be responsible for the management, planning, coordination, and successful execution of acquisition activities undertaken by the assigned Branch. The position is in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD). Location: Any of the locations listed. We are currently filling 13 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
Major Duties as a Branch Chief: Serves as a senior level contract specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ASD business portfolio that include, but not limited to, Multiple Award Schedules program and Government-wide Acquisition and Multi-Agency contracts (GWACs and MACs) and telecommunications programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. Handles the organization's most complex, sophisticated and sensitive acquisitions, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures. Serves as principal contracting advisor to the program management office and represents the ASD organization as the contractual authority at conferences and meetings. Meets with top agency executives within various Federal agencies to plan future procurements, and to resolve unique problems relating to ongoing contracts. Independently generates solutions to long-standing issues associated with existing as well as contemplated contracts. Controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, advises the organization on resolution of conflicts and on needs for contract modifications, and implements lessons learned to improve contract administration. Serves as Branch Chief, responsible for the supervision of contract officers and contracting specialists. Provides technical and administrative supervision/oversight to the assigned organizational staff. Oversee the daily operations of the organization. Ensures higher-echelon guidelines and priorities are followed. Manages the development of short and long-term goals and plans for the Branch that are consistent with national performance goals and objectives.
Requirements
If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. 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 probationary period, if required Conditions of Employment: This position description includes the 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
How you will be evaluated
A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes 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 Federal contracting principles, procedures, and techniques sufficient to serve as a senior contract specialist for large-scale, high-value acquisitions. Skill in building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to achieve acquisition and procurement goals. Skill in managing, facilitating and overseeing contract administration activities, interpreting contract provisions modifications ardency in contract administration, and advising the organization on the resolution of conflicts and on the need for contract modifications, and implementing lessons learned to improve contract administration. Ability to provide technical and administrative supervision to a multidisciplinary staff of contracting professionals. Ability to manage organizational operations, including the development of short- and long-term strategic goals aligned with national objectives. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. 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 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or 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.