USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Director General Services, Acquisitions, Policy, Integrity & Workforce
District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $214K/yrThe General Services Administration is interested in attracting the best talent for our diverse cadre of SES members from within GSA, the Federal government and the private sector. The role involves providing strategic direction and leadership for the Office of General Services Acquisition Policy, Integrity, and Workforce, ensuring effective management of the GSA acquisition workforce and the acquisition process.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing strategic direction and leadership for the Office of General Services Acquisition Policy, Integrity, and Workforce while ensuring subordinate supervisors plan, organize, direct, and supervise the personnel and activities within the assigned programs
Planning and carrying out the full range of supervisory and managerial authorities related to assignment of work, coordination with other programs, management advisory services, technical work direction, evaluation of subordinates, approving selections for non supervisory positions, recommending selections for supervisory positions, resolving serious complaints, approving or proposing disciplinary actions, determining or approving training needs, approving expenditures of funds, recommending or approving awards and bonuses, determining means to improve productivity, and other delegated authorities
Managing all activities related to the development, issuance, revision, and maintenance of GSA acquisition policies, legislative proposals, regulations, manuals, and guidance
Providing executive leadership to ensure GSA missions are achieved through the effective management of GSA’s acquisition system in accordance with the Chief Acquisition Officer Act and other related Federal rules, regulations and guidelines
Leading initiatives to implement high level acquisition related cyber-security policies, procedures and guidelines for GSA and the Federal government as a whole, and developing regulations and policies to ensure protections from cyber threats in the acquisition process
Performing broad, high level functions to effectively support policy development to address major acquisition concerns, and participating on national groups and committees tasked with keeping the nation safe and aware of threats critical to ensure the safety of the United States infrastructure
Providing expert, authoritative advice and consultation to all levels of management within the agency on GSA acquisition policy, and participating in a broad range of activities including strategic planning, policy development, financial planning, establishment of long range goals and objectives, and other agency wide management activities
Facilitating efforts to increase the agency's use of full and open competition and the appropriate use of performance-based contracting in the acquisition of property and services, while monitoring, evaluating and reporting acquisition program management throughout GSA, as well as developing and applying performance metrics, identifying and initiating program improvements
Developing and maintaining an acquisition career management program and an acquisition talent development program in GSA to ensure the agency has an adequate and trained professional acquisition workforce, and setting the strategic direction and priorities for the training and development of the GSA acquisition workforce in accordance with federal regulations
Collaborating with agency officials to develop acquisition workforce strategies, identifying opportunities for improving the GSA training and career development programs and activities, developing formal processes for the dissemination of training and developmental program information, and ensuring the maintenance of an effective framework for improving the competency and capability of the GSA acquisition workforce in accordance with government wide requirements
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated managerial experience as an acquisition policy professional who has implemented policy and evaluated the effectiveness of a procurement system
Expert knowledge of federal acquisition data and the ability to apply acquisition data to acquisition performance at an agency wide level
Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding
Driving Efficiency
Merit and Competence
Leading People
Achieving Results
U.S. Citizenship is required
Resume must not exceed 2 pages
All application materials must be received by the closing date
This position is a critical-sensitive national security position and appointment requires that you undergo a single scope background investigation and that the GSA security office grant you a Top Secret national security clearance
If tentatively selected, you will be required to submit a Declaration for Federal Employment
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will be required to complete a certification document confirming their selective service status
Persons selected for their initial appointment to an SES position must have their executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before being appointed to the position
If selected, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously successfully completed a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service
If selected, you must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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