Acquisition System Program Manager - Office of Governmentwide Policy

Summary

Serves as an Acquisition System Advisor supporting federal acquisition workforce training and development. Identifies workforce needs, implements initiatives, and enhances career development. Collaborates with agencies and stakeholders to strengthen acquisition policies and overall program performance.

Location of position: GSA, Office of Government-wide Policy, Lakewood, CO, Washington, DC

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Duties

• Support the Director in identifying strategic priorities and developing system solutions to support training and learning development of the civilian acquisition workforce; participates in strategic planning efforts and the development of performance measures and implementation of action plans; analyzes government and industry practices and explores new business models and technologies; maintains partnership across agencies; collaborates with customer agencies to identify Government-wide acquisition workforce issues and opportunities for cost-effective improvements.
• Provide leadership, management, and direction in developing, analyzing, and implementing policies, project plans and procedures; proactively identifies, plans, and executes strategic projects supporting the Federal acquisition learning management system and related information technology initiatives; develops business case recommendations including resource solutions; ensures continuous operability and deployment of tools and technology within the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) portfolio.
• Apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods or processes to assess and improve program effectiveness; monitors technical aspects of broad programmatic issues; enforces effective data management policies; participates in the development, tracking, and execution of performance measures; reviews and documents operating instructions and recommends changes to policies or procedures as needed.
• Assist the Director in conducting ongoing evaluation of training and career development programs; provides advice and assistance to agencies in shaping Government-wide career development tools leveraging the learning management system; oversees system implementation of Government-wide training, education, and certification requirements; coordinates and facilitates interagency working groups to assess needs and implement strategies for workforce improvement.
• Develop options and recommendations for streamlining and consolidating acquisition processes associated with procuring acquisition training technologies and related contract support, ensuring statement of work and contracts comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulations; ensures Acquisition Workforce Training Fund initiatives operate consistently with guidelines; develops authoritative articles, papers, and reports explaining FAI’s position; serves as nationally recognized authority and spokesperson; represents the organization on Government-wide committees or workgroups related to information systems and technology.
  
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
  
  
  

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 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
  
  
  

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
  
  
  

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-15 salary range starts at $164,956 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience:

• Developing, implementing, or managing a learning management system supporting workforce training or certification programs with Government-wide or enterprise-wide scope.
• Applying qualitative or quantitative analytical methods to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements affecting enterprise system operations or related policies.
• Overseeing enterprise implementation of acquisition workforce certification, training, or career development initiatives, and
• Advising senior leadership and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on program or policy initiatives involving significant or controversial issues.
  
  
  

Additional 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.

Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

• Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
  
  
  

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development
  
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.