Division Director

Summary

As a Division Director incumbent will be responsible for the management, planning, coordination, and successful execution of acquisition activities undertaken by the Division. This position is located in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD), Acquisition Service Center 3, Division 1, 2, 3, or 4. Location of Position: Any of the locations listed. We are currently filling 4 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

As a Division Director, you will be responsible for the following duties: Plans, manages, directs, and coordinates procurement activities for the pre-award and post-award functions associated with GSA GSS/TTL Schedule contracts which are long-term government-wide contractual vehicles with commercial firms providing government customers with direct delivery of state-of-the art, high quality commercial products and services. Directs the full range of purchasing and contract administration activities, including but not limited to, the issuance of solicitations, awarding of contracts, contract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise of options for contracts, investigation and resolution of contract delays, contractor performance appraisals, subcontractor surveillance, disposition of claims and the termination of contracts for the convenience of the government or for default by the contractor. Plans, develop, establishes and directs the contractual strategy for the Division and develops the Division's Standard Operating Procedures and letters of instructions for the subordinate staff. Recommends the human resource, financial and material resources required to accomplish the Division's mission and justifies these decisions to the Service Center Director of the Acquisition Service Center 3. Prepares an annual business plan outlining program objectives, strategies, goals, and resource requirements. Manages the human resources of the Division through subordinate supervisors. Assigns work, plans and schedules the work of subordinates, counsels' subordinates on all employment-related issues, establishes and modifies employee position descriptions, makes selections for employment and promotions, establishes employee performance standards, evaluates employee performance, and takes actions to correct employee misconduct or unacceptable performance. 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 madates that the incumbent obtain and maintain the FAC-C (Professional) certification. 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-15 salary range starts at $150,119 per year and varies by location. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below: All of a, b, and c below: (a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. (b) At least 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and (c) Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position. However, to be promoted you will have to meet Option 1 or 3. Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above. Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist. Transcript Requirement: To receive consideration for this position, applicants must submit transcripts documenting completion of the required bachelor's degree and at least 24 semester hours in the qualifying fields listed above. If you do not provide your bachelor's transcripts with your application, your eligibility for this position cannot be verified. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as directing or leading the operational activities, driving strategy for an acquisition/contracting organization. This experience must include at least 4 of the 6 statements below: ● Providing strategic direction and oversight of acquisition operations through subordinate supervisors. ● Oversees an organization or multi-functional division of acquisition professionals to ensure effective and compliant contracting operations. ● Developing and implementing acquisition planning, contract formation, and contract administration. ● Managing, planning, and execution of activities related to acquisition and acquisition support services. ● Coordinating and administering Government-wide procurement policies and plans in support of customer requirements. ● Conducting special studies involving contracting related to acquisition activities.

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 procurement and contracting laws, principles, and regulations to manage/oversee an acquisition workforce. Knowledge of federal, agency, and private sector acquisition, procurement, and contracting operations to formulate and execute program and contract operations in compliance with relevant guidelines (e.g., laws, regulations, policies) and provide comprehensive oversight of activities, functions, and operations. Skill in directing and overseeing the total life-cycle management of acquisition operations through subordinate supervisors, evaluating workforce and workload requirements, assigning work based on priorities and risk, and managing personnel and program operations sufficient to achieve organization goals, mitigate operational risks, and support current and long-range mission requirements. Ability to develop long-range plans in response to shifting organizational priorities and to conduct reviews of acquisition programs and implement necessary changes to meet performance goals. Ability to supervise, manage, and/or lead a subordinate staff to successfully meet program goals and work effectively with a diverse team. 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. 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. 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.