Supervisory IT Acquisitions Project Manager

Summary

As a Supervisory IT Acquisitions Project Manager at the GS-0301-14, you will be part of Office of the Chief Information Officer Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will lead IT acquisition and project management activities, oversee contract and agreement administration, supervise acquisition and project management staff, manage acquisition projects and risks, and provide acquisition performance information and recommendations to leadership.

Duties

• Supervise acquisition and project management staff by planning and assigning work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, and carrying out personnel management responsibilities. Manage IT acquisition projects from requirements definition through contract administration and closeout, including project scope, schedules, resources, costs, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder coordination. Oversee a portfolio of IT contracts, task orders, and interagency agreements, including Contracting Officer's Representative activities, contract performance, funding, documentation, invoices, and compliance. Lead development of IT acquisition requirements and pre-solicitation packages, including performance work statements, objectives, deliverables, performance standards, and market research. Monitor contractor performance and acquisition risks, resolve or elevate performance and compliance issues, and advise acquisition officials and program stakeholders on recommended actions. Analyze project, contract, funding, and performance information and prepare reports, briefings, metrics, and data visualizations to support acquisition, budget, and resource decisions.

Qualifications

For the GS14: You must have year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing IT acquisition, contract oversight, and project management work that includes: Managing IT acquisition projects through multiple acquisition phases, including developing requirements, coordinating acquisition activities, monitoring schedules and resources, identifying risks, and tracking deliverables; Developing or reviewing acquisition requirements and supporting documentation for IT products or services, such as performance work statements, statements of objectives, performance standards, market research, or pre-solicitation documentation; Monitoring IT contracts, task orders, or agreements by evaluating contractor performance and deliverables, reviewing funding or invoices, maintaining acquisition documentation, and identifying performance or compliance issues; Coordinating acquisition activities with contracting personnel, program officials, customers, contractors, or other stakeholders and providing recommendations concerning acquisition requirements, performance, risks, funding, or corrective actions; and Leading or overseeing the work of acquisition, contract oversight, or project management personnel by assigning or coordinating work, monitoring progress, reviewing work products, or providing technical guidance. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. Click the Apply Online button. 2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. 3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. 4. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 7. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_Assessments To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. You may preview the assessment questionnaire by clicking here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049404