Lead Acquisition Specialist

Summary

As a Lead Acquisition Specialist, you will oversee and perform project management, administration, and analysis in the acquisition of products and services for the Office of Travel, Employee Relocation and Transportation. Location of position: GSA, Federal Acquisition Services, Office of Shared Services Delivery We are currently filling one (1) vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Major Duties include: Interprets technical specifications, statements of work (SOW), or performance work statements (PWS) to ensure mutual understanding between the government and the contractor. Identifies and brings to the attention of the leadership any ambiguities, discrepancies, or potential issues within the contract documents. Provides technical guidance to lower-graded staff and/or others regarding the full spectrum of actions, issues, and problems related to acquisition project management within the program office. Coordinates requirements for GO.gov and Travel Shared Services through contracting or task order process. Performs complex analyses of contractor deliverables and performance as it relates to GO.gov, and presents such data to management for the purpose of improving existing operations within GO.gov and Travel Shared Services. Coordinates with contracting officers to ensure the acquisition strategy is the most appropriate and considered the best utilization of available contract offerings for GO.gov and Travel Shared Services. Reviews, corrects, and ensures the accuracy of cost information for communication to program or other associated management officials, providing or collecting and consolidating comprehensive workload projections and associated costs for assigned and/or collective acquisition projects and related higher-level acquisition projects and other assignments. Coordinates with respective program personnel to determine program requirements and administers and processes, contracts and task orders consistent with agency policy. Delivers status updates about specific program operations and related requirements to the program office, and other stakeholder management staff as needed. Conducts meetings with agency officials to explain GO.gov and Travel Shared Services and contract requirements. 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. 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 is defined as: experience in acquisition project management that includes responsibility for overseeing project management, administration, and analysis in the acquisition of products and services. Such experience must include: Partnering with stakeholders and/or industry experts to establish new business opportunities. Developing a working timeline to meet technical service requirements (such as the Statement of Work, Performance Work Statement, Independent Government Cost Estimate) for acquisition projects. Monitoring contractor performance to advise on issues related to changes in staffing, funding, and/or schedules. Partnering with stakeholders to define contract requirements (such as background, scope, tasks, deliverables).

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. Ability to apply acquisition, procurement and project management concepts, principles, regulations, and processes to conduct business operations. Knowledge of acquisition procurement regulations, acquisition terminology, acquisition planning and contract administration procedures and practices to ensure compliance with program guidelines. Skill in acquisition programming and integrated business processes and technologies to formalize acquisition packages for solicitations and project awards. Ability to develop acquisition strategy and conduct market research, determine contract type, execute the source selection process, and conduct the contract administrative process for the life of task orders and contracts. Skill in oral and written communications in order to translate a variety of requirements or specifications, conduct briefings, and present proposals. 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. 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.