Branch Chief

Summary

As a Branch Chief incumbent will be responsible for the management, planning, coordination, and successful execution of acquisition activities undertaken by the assigned Branch. The position is in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD). Location: Any of the locations listed. We are currently filling 13 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

Major Duties as a Branch Chief: Serves as a senior level contract specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ASD business portfolio that include, but not limited to, Multiple Award Schedules program and Government-wide Acquisition and Multi-Agency contracts (GWACs and MACs) and telecommunications programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years. Handles the organization's most complex, sophisticated and sensitive acquisitions, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures. Serves as principal contracting advisor to the program management office and represents the ASD organization as the contractual authority at conferences and meetings. Meets with top agency executives within various Federal agencies to plan future procurements, and to resolve unique problems relating to ongoing contracts. Independently generates solutions to long-standing issues associated with existing as well as contemplated contracts. Controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, advises the organization on resolution of conflicts and on needs for contract modifications, and implements lessons learned to improve contract administration. Serves as Branch Chief, responsible for the supervision of contract officers and contracting specialists. Provides technical and administrative supervision/oversight to the assigned organizational staff. Oversee the daily operations of the organization. Ensures higher-echelon guidelines and priorities are followed. Manages the development of short and long-term goals and plans for the Branch that are consistent with national performance goals and objectives. 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 mandates 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-14 salary range starts at $127,624 per year and varies by location. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 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: Specialized experience is one year of experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined by leading or managing acquisition staff through all phases of procurement, from initial planning to contract close-out within an organization. This experience must include 4 out of the 6 statements below: ● Overseeing or leading pre-award, award and post award operations in an organization. ● Leading and managing a team of acquisition professionals, including assigning and reviewing work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, providing technical guidance, and resolving complex contracting issues to ensure the timely and compliant execution of federal procurement actions. ● Advising senior level managers on acquisition and programming issues and recommending solutions. ● Monitoring and evaluating the respective organization's procurement programs. Recommending modifications or alternate methods to accomplish program objectives. ● Applying knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures to provide technical guidance and oversight to subordinate staff in analyzing and evaluating procurement policies and practices at the operational level. ● Advising on product contracts that are sensitive and/or controversial in nature.

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 Federal contracting principles, procedures, and techniques sufficient to serve as a senior contract specialist for large-scale, high-value acquisitions. Skill in building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to achieve acquisition and procurement goals. Skill in managing, facilitating and overseeing contract administration activities, interpreting contract provisions modifications ardency in contract administration, and advising the organization on the resolution of conflicts and on the need for contract modifications, and implementing lessons learned to improve contract administration. Ability to provide technical and administrative supervision to a multidisciplinary staff of contracting professionals. Ability to manage organizational operations, including the development of short- and long-term strategic goals aligned with national objectives. 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.