Deputy Director, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). As the Deputy Director, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, you will provide executive leadership, serving as one of CMS's principal sources of expertise on acquisition and financial assistance authorities, operations, and policy compliance, and serving as a senior advisor to CMS and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership.

Duties

• Advises the CMS Administrator, CMS/HHS leaders, and components on acquisition and financial assistance. Serves as accountable executive for OIG/GAO procurement matters within the incumbent’s purview.
• Exercises delegated CMS HCA authorities; leads acquisition planning; oversees $20–$30 billion annually in contracts and financial assistance from development through closeout, plus IAA processes and the purchase card program.
• Directs acquisition reform strategies, policies, procedures, and risk-based controls to support executive and legislative initiatives and ensure efficient, ethical, accountable, and compliant program operations.
• Leads OAGM strategy; supports CMS enterprise planning and supply chain risk management. Serves on COOP senior leadership team to support CMS Mission Essential Functions and OAGM Essential Supporting Activities.
• Oversees procurement systems, analytics, and reporting; monitors obligations, expenditures, closeout, and unliquidated obligations; ensures post-award administration and contractor performance evaluations comply with requirements
• Represents CMS at HHS councils and interagency forums; directs small/disadvantaged business strategies, goals, reporting, and corrective action; coordinates with auditors and contractor support on Cost Accounting Standards administration.
• Leads approximately 170 staff and oversees OAGM’s $11.5 million FY 2026 budget, excluding staffing costs. Leads IT modernization; supports human capital, facilities, performance management, recognition, and business operations.
• Assists the Director with hiring, recruitment, retention, succession, and workforce continuity; coordinates CMS staffing, training, and certifications; strengthens acquisition workforce and COR oversight through resources, forums, and best practices.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrated executive experience leading and developing a high-performing acquisition workforce and managing enterprise-wide acquisition programs, including high-dollar, complex acquisitions, within a large, geographically-dispersed organization. Includes leading strategic acquisition planning, process improvement, technology implementation, and ensuring compliance with federal and agency acquisition laws, regulations, requirements, and policies to effectively and efficiently deliver outcomes. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience serving as a senior advisor to executive leadership on enterprise-wide acquisition matters. Includes building effective working relationships with federal agencies, program offices, industry, and other stakeholders. Includes overseeing budgets, workforce recruitment and succession planning, contractor performance, and enterprise risk management for a large-dollar, high-visibility acquisition portfolio. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by a Senior Executive Service (SES) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information required within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the ECQs and TQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. Other Information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. 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 that to the Human Resources Office. Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range is found at the top of this announcement. The selectee for this position may be eligible for annual performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.