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Location of position: GSA-FAS-Professional Services and Human Capital Portfolio. This position is virtual/full-time telework
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
02/15/2023 to 02/28/2023
$98,496 - $158,432 per year
GS 13
Few vacancies in the following location:
Yes - This position will be a virtual/full-time telework position.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
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Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.
This position will be in GSA, Federal Acquisition Services (FAS), Professional Services and Human Capital (PSHC). The Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories (PSHC) is responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and management of FAS’s professional services, human capital services, and charge card management programs and contracts. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Develops partnerships and networks with the federal acquisition community and industry to establish new business opportunities. Coordinates stakeholder requirements throughout the acquisition process. Prepares or assists customer agencies with statements of work/performance work statements/statement of objectives; provides industry with capability information; and/or coordinates with federal and private-sector stakeholders on the submission of offers/proposals. Conducts project management, including establishing reporting requirements, task progress, and deliverable due dates. Provides reports to management, as required.
Acts as an analyst for customer and/or industry needs relative to service offerings within GSA. He/she performs a broad range of highly complex analyses to arrive at options and creative and effective solutions, including conducting customer and/or industry surveys and feasibility studies to act upon improvements to administrative and technical services provided. These solutions are constantly evolving and can be regional, national or worldwide in nature. The solutions often necessitate the incorporation of multiple technologies, diverse platforms, distinct business needs and sometimes sensitive, controversial or unprecedented needs, due to rapidly evolving program changes or matters. Makes recommendations to management officials concerning the development of new external facing programs and analyzes and advises on the impact of said programs including, but not limited to industry councils in alignment with relevant directives, regulations, etc. Creates strategic plans relative to customer agencies and/or industry to increase engagement, business volume, and/or meet program objectives.
Conducts meetings with high level officials of industry and customer agencies to explain services, procedures and processes, and functions provided by the organization. The briefings conducted necessitate that the employee expertly navigate the conversation with audiences that can include a mix of technical and non-technical members, many of whom have specific business needs. To be effective in these situations, the incumbent relies on his/her expertise in technology, analytical matters, and communications to develop and present diverse materials, to answer questions that arise and to effectively persuade officials as to why GSA should be the provider of choice. Serves as a coordination and communication conduit to stakeholders in response to FAS directed special initiatives and projects.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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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.
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The GS-13 salary range starts at $98,496 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 experience demonstrating expertise in Federal acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and project management that includes responsibility for managing projects and serving as a technical authority in Federal Acquisition Regulations, and/or professional services areas. Such experience must include: developing project and/or task order requirements; providing technical acquisition advice; acquisition planning, conducting market research; training others; and managing stakeholder relationships.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Relocation Not Paid
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Management Rights
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area.
Diversity
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.
Expert knowledge of government acquisition, procurement, and project management principles, practices, and processes utilized by customer agencies to conduct general business operations; recommend effective integrated technical solutions to meet customer agency and/or industry complex professional services related requirements, using acquisition knowledge to recommend acquisition strategies and advise customers on appropriate government contracting vehicles.
Knowledge of the acquisition program, its governing laws, regulations, methodologies, and/or policies to provide sound and authoritative technical guidance on all issues related to the assigned program.
Knowledge of and related ability to apply analytical methods, principles, and techniques required to receive, analyze, and resolve customer and/or industry requests and problems; conduct studies and analysis to arrive at solutions that can be nationwide or worldwide in nature; and organize and present complex analyses and issues in coherent products specifically designed to assist decision-making.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, as demonstrated by facilitation, coordination and meeting skills; relationship skills; apply facilitation skills and knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for working with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner; and prepare comprehensive recommendations in differing formats and adjust level of detail based on the nature of the audience in both formal and informal settings. Skill sufficient to speak and write convincingly to audiences including outside agencies and private sector representatives with divergent and conflicting views, on issues involved.
Knowledge of acquisition procurement regulations, acquisition terminology, acquisition planning and contract administration procedures and practices, agency regulations, and the missions/functions of other federal agencies to coordinate with vendors and user agency representatives on sensitive issues.
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.
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 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or 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 active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.
(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS for more information.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
If you are a current or former political appointee: Submit your SF-50.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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