USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Associate Administrator for Acquisition
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $226K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking an Associate Administrator for Acquisition/Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to lead Treasury's enterprise-wide procurement operations. The role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight for a multibillion-dollar acquisition portfolio, resolving complex procurement challenges, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC), reporting to the Deputy Administrator for Operations
As the Department's principal executive for operational procurement, the incumbent provides strategic leadership, policy direction, and executive oversight for the planning, execution, and evaluation of all procurement activities under the TCSC
The CPO serves as the senior authority for acquisition operations, with responsibility for enterprise-level contracting programs that directly support the missions of Treasury bureaus and Departmental offices
The incumbent functions as the principal consultant and advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to operational procurement
This includes providing strategic counsel to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition/Senior Procurement Executive, Chief Acquisition Officer, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Bureau Heads, and other senior stakeholders
The incumbent leads and resolves complex, sensitive acquisition issues and ensures that procurement decisions advance programmatic goals, manage risk, and uphold procurement integrity
The acquisition portfolio under the incumbent's purview encompasses billions of dollars in obligations annually and includes mission-critical contracts supporting IT modernization, financial systems, cybersecurity, and national security operations
The CPO develops and implements acquisition strategies aligned with Departmental priorities and ensures compliance with applicable federal acquisition statutes, regulations, and Treasury policies
The incumbent provides oversight of all phases of the acquisition lifecycle-including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout-and ensures timely, efficient, effective, and ethical procurement of goods and services that meet agency needs at fair and reasonable prices
The CPO also plays a critical role in the Department's operational sourcing, category management, and vendor engagement strategies, and leads efforts to modernize acquisition systems and tools, enhance market research, and promote robust competition
The incumbent ensures the Treasury acquisition function remains compliant, agile, and strategically positioned to support evolving federal priorities and agency objectives
In collaboration with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and other senior officials, the CPO leads enterprise-level acquisition innovation and performance initiatives
This includes analyzing procurement data to identify opportunities for leveraging emerging technologies, optimizing acquisition processes, and achieving cost savings and efficiencies
The incumbent works closely with other key business functions, such as Information Technology, Finance, and Budget, to ensure that procurement operations are strategically integrated with agency mission and resource planning
Through strategic delegation and executive leadership, the CPO fosters a high-performing, innovative, and inclusive acquisition workforce that supports Treasury's enterprise-wide procurement goals
The incumbent exercises full executive supervisory authority over a geographically dispersed acquisition workforce, including subordinate SES, GS-15, and senior-level contracting professionals
Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinate managers; setting strategic priorities; and ensuring performance, resource alignment, and policy compliance across Treasury's procurement operations
The CPO holds final authority over personnel actions within the TCSC acquisition workforce such as hiring, promotions, performance appraisals, and discipline, ensuring all actions align with merit principles and certification requirements
The incumbent leads workforce development, succession planning, and continuous learning efforts, and oversees warrant programs, certification tracking, and compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) directives for operational procurement
Qualification
Required
Must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS)
Must have successfully completed 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. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS)
On January 1, 2000, must have held a position in the Federal service in the GS-1102 Contract Specialist series and the position was held at the grade level 5 or higher and must have continually held this occupational series since January 1, 2000. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR SF-50)
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
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
Your resume must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to fulfill executive responsibilities typically required in SES positions, including: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Accountability for the success of one or more specific programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals; Supervising the work of employees (other than personnel assistants) at least 25% of the time; or Exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions
U.S. Citizenship is required
A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed
Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
Disclosure of Political Appointments
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
Company
USAJOBS
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