Assisted Acquisition Project Manager

Summary
As an Assisted Acquisition Project Manager, you will perform highly complex technical work and in-depth analysis in the acquisition of products and services for federal customer agencies on a regional, national, or worldwide basis.
Location of position: San Antonio, TX
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency
Your application will be considered if you are a: Live in the local commuting area of San Antonio, TX and are eligible under GSA's Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)
• Are a VEOA eligible veteran
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Duties
This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee's home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
The Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) Division is responsible for assisting Federal agencies with accomplishing their missions through Assisted Acquisition services.
Major Duties:

• Acts upon the most complex customer agency requests for the acquisition/procurement of Information Technology and/or Professional Services products and services to include the development and design of comprehensive, integrated solutions, primarily involving military and civilian agencies. Develops partnerships and networks with the federal community and industry experts to establish new business opportunities for the AAS business line.
• The incumbent operates as an expert Assisted Acquisition Project Manager for customer needs to integrate state of the art Technology and Professional Services requirements with the optimal product or service offering available through GSA.
• As an expert, the incumbent provides full acquisition life cycle support to customer agencies requirements in the areas of Information Technology and Professional Services products and services. Professional Services requirements support can include, but not limited to, areas such as Consulting and Program Management Support, Engineering Services, Financial Management Services, and Logistics. Incumbent is responsible for being well versed in various GSA and other government contracting solutions. The incumbent may serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• Develops Interagency Agreements between FAS and the customer agency in a fee-for-service reimbursable environment. Prepares or assists customers with the development of Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS) for the most complex IT and Professional Services requirements, and, in conjunction with the contracting officer, provides unique or tailored acquisition solutions to meet the agency needs.

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 5 investigation level). You must be granted this clearance before you can start the job.
• 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
• The incumbent of this position MAY be subject to drug testing.

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.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-13 salary range starts at $99,764 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-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is performing Acquisition Project management for multiple acquisitions, with experience including pre-award, award, and contract administration activities for information technology (IT) and/or professional services requirements. This experience must include the following: Developing or analyzing a range of pre-award acquisition documents; Formulating or executing project schedules; Leading project teams; Collaborating with multiple project stakeholders; and Monitoring contractor performance and administering contract actions.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Bargaining Unit Status
This position is eligible for the bargaining unit
Relocation Not Paid
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Management Rights
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.
Diversity
GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:

• Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and
• Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued.

Our commitment is:

• Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment;
• Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and
• Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.

• 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.

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 on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

• Mastery knowledge of the capabilities, uses, and integration requirements of state-of-the-art information technology and professional services products and services required to conduct general business operations. Expert authority on professional service offerings and information technology solutions.
• Mastery knowledge of analytical methods, principles, and techniques required to receive, analyze, and resolve uniquely complex customer requests and problems.
• Expert skill in conducting studies and analysis to arrive at solutions for customer requirements that can be nationwide or worldwide in nature or involve state-of-the-art or precedent-setting business or technology needs.
• Mastery knowledge and expert skill in developing acquisition strategy for assigned customer agencies/projects, conducting market research, determining contract type, executing the source selection process, and conducting the administrative contracting process for the life of task orders and contracts in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense and Civilian Agency policy to formulate and execute IT and Professional Services acquisitions, ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations and policies. Skill in formalizing a comprehensive acquisition package required to obtain agency legal approval for solicitation to industry and project award.
• Expert skill in managing multiple, complex IT and/or professional services' projects concurrently for a wide variety of user agencies; coordinate with customer to develop order modifications, write appropriate justifications, and coordinate with Contracting Officer for modification award; monitor and advise Contracting Officer on project performance related issues; manage contractor performance.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan(ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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• 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.
• 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.
  ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
  Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
  Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. The SF-50 or equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
  If you are a VEOA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
  (a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows your type of discharge and the dates of your active duty service.
  (b) If you are applying under VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214: (1) completed SF-15 form; and (2) proof of your entitlement (refer to SF-15 for complete list).
  If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b...