Acquisitions Team Lead

Summary
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
The position
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• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Open to the public
Duties
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 650 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This position is located in the Immediate Office, Office of Acquisitions Management (OAM), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The purpose of the Office of Acquisitions Management (OAM) is to acquire and ensure the supply of goods and services for the House at the best possible value. This position serves as Team Lead, Acquisitions Operations
Key responsibilities include managing the purchasing team, including monitoring and evaluating effectiveness and providing technical direction and guidance as needed; and exercising contracting officer signature authority as defined by Delegation of Authority to approve certain contractual actions.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Monitors, evaluates, and assesses purchasing and contracts team effectiveness and activities; develops recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensures that all information and materials provided to House offices, vendors, or bidders are accurate, up-to-date, and understandable.
• Provides guidance to acquisitions staff on appropriate methods for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data/information.
• Acts as a contracting officer, up to specified dollar levels. Exercises contracting officer signature authority as defined by Delegation of Authority to approve certain contractual actions.
• Assists the acquisitions staff in their negotiations with contractors for the best price, terms, and conditions or participates in such negotiations as required.
• Ensures that official contract files are complete and accurate.
• Assigns work to team members based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and capabilities of employees; provides technical oversight of work on a continuous basis.
• Monitors and keeps apprised of the day-to-day activities of the acquisitions staff and keeps the Acquisition Leadership informed of ongoing activities as well as areas of concern.
• Maintains knowledge of automated procurement software/systems and explores technology solutions.
• Provides professional support to the Acquisition Leadership in the execution of his/her duties and responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains internal controls to ensure proper safeguards and stewardship over House capital.
• Analyzes acquisition and contract administration functions and procedures; assists in designing any proposed improvements thereto.
• Partners with House Information Resources (HIR) departments to evaluate automated solutions; serves as module analyst regarding proposed software solutions.
• Functions as a resource person for program officials, staff, the CAO, and the CHA on all aspects of contracting.
• Provides leadership to the Acquisition Staff team for formation and administration of major competitive House procurements conducted by the OAM.
• Provides assistance to program offices and staff in the preparation of procurement plans and on all aspects of contract formation to include solicitation, source selection, and contract documents, and the review, analysis, and technical evaluation of bids or proposals.
• Prepares and presents information and/or briefings to stakeholders as needed; interprets and translates complex analyses and clearly articulates assumptions and recommendations.
Identifies opportunities for volume purchases, blanket purchase agreements, and software site licenses.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree and/or training in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, marketing, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the procurement field.
• Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:
• In-depth professional working knowledge of current procurement concepts, methods, techniques, policies, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to use procurement systems/software.
• Knowledge of acquisitions regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulations or equivalent).
• Knowledge of fiscal year requirements.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply accounting rules.
• Ability to manage vendors and maintain knowledge of available vendors, products, services, and prices.
• Ability to manage records and databases and prepare reports.
• Skill in training.
• Ability to reconcile data and conduct cost comparisons.
• Knowledge of contract types, methods, and techniques.
• Analytical skill and ability to review and evaluate contractor proposals/bids.
• Knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
• All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.
• All employees in leadership positions within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Coalition Building, Decision-Making, Leading People, Results Orientation, and Strategic Planning.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

• Benefits
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  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.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  Resume
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
  Agency contact information
  CAO Human Resources
  Phone
  202-225-2926
  Address
  CAO 441 2nd St Washington, DC 20515
  Next steps
  Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
CAO Human Resources
Phone
202-225-2926
Address
CAO 441 2nd St Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Qualified Candidates will be contacted directly.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request