Travel Program Manager

Summary

As a Travel Program Manager, you will be responsible managing activities relating to worldwide GSA travel, relocation, and transportation programs. Location of position: This position will be located in Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Shared Services Delivery, Office of Shared Program Operations, Travel and Transportation Service Center, Travel & Expense Services Division. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Position can be filled in any of the following locations: Washington, DC; Kansas City, MO; Fort Worth, TX; Lakewood, CO; Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA, Chicago IL except for the following locations: Orlando, FL, Tampa, FL, San Antonio, TX, Houston, TX, Norfolk, VA, Raleigh, NC. These locations can only be filled by current GSA employees who are already assigned to a building, and working within the specific locations for which they are applying and are not required to move if selected. As a Travel Program Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties: The incumbent performs broad program management and analysis work to support FSA/Agency category management functions, programs and initiatives. Oversees all Category Management (CM) activities managed by a Travel Center. This position utilizes a unique combination of supply/acquisition expertise, business operations, data analysis, and other CM related areas to manage, oversee and perform broad, complex, CM functions. Oversees work to ensure that periodic item category reviews are conducted to determine adequate item selection and items with insufficient patron demand are deleted. Keeps abreast of all changes in the industry and customer buying habits. Manages processes and identifies new trends in buying, assesses impact of commercial category trends, benchmark competition and analyzes quality of market data and makes knowledgeable marketing decisions. Identifies and takes unstructured raw data, compiles it and makes decisions accordingly. Provides oversight and guidance in the evaluation of overall category management program effectiveness and oversees the development of high level plans for the implementation of effective program improvements. Manages and oversees work to ensure effectiveness in the development and implementation of category management strategies and initiatives to strengthen the category and grow the business. Participates impartially in developing, implementing and increasing adoption of shared solutions. Understands all government-wide acquisition vehicles that support the category. Performs overall work planning, establishes work schedules and priorities and assigns and reviews work. Provides oversight to staff including technical training, guidance, and performance evaluation, ensuring timeliness, quality of work, and conformance with Division policies and procedures. 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). 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 15 salary range starts at $147,945 per year. Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: experience in directing and implementing category plans and strategies and providing guidance on government-wide travel programs and/or assigned categories. Examples of qualifying experience include, but are not limited to: Overseeing an organization's end to end travel spending, vendor negotiations, policy compliance, and/or strategic sourcing to optimize cost; Analyzing category spending to develop purchasing approaches that organize spending into common categories; Using analytical and evaluative methods to interpret facts and develop recommendations for improving business operations, work processes, procedures, and/or policies; OR Implementing innovative Category Management (CM) strategies to maximize buying power and cost efficiency.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and responses you provide on the application questionnaire. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Oral Communication Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Decision Making Customer Service Leadership Planning & Evaluating Influencing/Negotiating Strategic Thinking Human Capital Management Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions. 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), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority. 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.