Cost Management Branch Chief

Summary

As a Cost Management Branch Chief, you will perform a wide range of cost management activities and functions in support of key capital development projects. The Office of Program and Project Management responsibilities include data analysis, project measures, IT tools, project manager training and certification, cost and schedule management, and project risk identification and management. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating cost management activities for complex professional, technical, and/or administrative projects and programs relating to property management, realty services, design and construction, physical security activities, and the needs of designated customer Federal agencies. Projects include multi-million dollar modernization, repair and alteration, construction, and leased facility projects. Develops and directs the analysis and evaluation of complex cost management projects and activities in terms of operational procedures, organization, workflow, overall effectiveness. Determines cost management standards and controls, assures achievement of established cost management goals, and develops and executes procedures to improve program execution. Provides advice and interpretation of policies, regulations, and procedures governing acquisition activities within the framework of agency policies, and applicable laws and regulations. Plans and organizes work for subordinates by setting and adjusting priorities, coordinating workload, assigning tasks, providing advice and instruction, and evaluating and developing performance standards. 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 2 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. Qualifications

To evaluate your qualifications, your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience described below. Your resume must not exceed two pages. To ensure your qualifications can be fully evaluated, we recommend including the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts. Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. 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. The GS-14 salary range starts at $125,776 per year. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is defined as: Managing, coordinating, and overseeing cost management activities for large, complex construction, modernization, repair and alteration, lease construction, or capital development projects; and Providing technical oversight for cost estimating and cost management programs, including developing cost estimates, cost management standards, controls, procedures, tools, statements of work; and Supervising or leading professional or technical staff or project teams, such as assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, providing technical guidance, resolving work-related issues, identifying training needs, and improving work quality or productivity; and Serving as a technical advisor and liaison to a variety of stakeholders, such as senior leadership, acquisition officials, engineering or architecture staff, customer agencies, or contractors by providing authoritative guidance on cost management, acquisition-related cost issues, and budget impacts to support successful project delivery.

How You Will Be Evaluated

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application 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 the principles, practices, and methods used to determine, estimate, and analyze costs, including determining life-cycle costs, applying cost models, evaluating cost realism, and supporting cost management for complex construction, modernization, repair, alteration, and lease construction projects. Knowledge of project and program management principles, methods, and practices used to plan, schedule, budget, track, report, forecast, control, and close out large, complex construction, modernization, repair and alteration, lease construction, and non-space/non-construction programs. Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve cost management standards, controls, procedures, tools, and standard operating practices for complex capital development, construction, renovation, and related business programs. Knowledge of acquisition, procurement, and contracting, statement of work, and Federal contracting policies, regulations, procedures, and practices as they relate to cost management, project planning, construction execution, and contract cost requirements. Ability to supervise and manage professional and technical staff, including planning and assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, providing technical and administrative guidance, identifying training needs, and improving work quality and productivity. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. 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. 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 Other 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. On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: • Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee 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.