Summary
As an Acquisition Project Manager, you will manage projects for Air Force agency information technology products and services with a specialization in cost reimbursable acquisitions. Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service, Assisted Acquisition Services, Acquisition and Procurement Center of Excellence. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Duties
Manages project management activities to meet the federal government's information technology (IT) services and professional services (PS) needs in the most economical, effective, and efficient manner possible while ensuring projects are executed in compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, and policies. Assigned projects are government-wide in scope with global impacts and directly involve the national mission of the agency, and may involve U.S. national interests. Facilitates the development of interagency agreements between FAS and the customer agency. Prepares or assists customers with the development of Statements of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS). Collaborates with Contracting Officers, providing acquisition solutions to meet agency needs, and demonstrates an understanding of various contract types (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) etc.). Serves as a GSA liaison to the client in all phases of project management and task order administration. Maintains an understanding of the technical environment of the assigned portfolio through routine client engagement. Manages the unique elements of cost reimbursable contracts(e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF). Defines and communicates technical and contractual requirements to meet client needs. Identifies appropriate strategies for acquisitions and manages associated risks effectively. Steward of client funding including: performing in-depth financial tracking, forecasting, reporting on client funding, which is critical to the success of client projects.
Requirements
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. Position requires temporary duty business travel approximately 25% of the time.
How you will be evaluated
Here's how it will work: Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), and responses you provide on the application questionnaire. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Self-Management. Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions. 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. 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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.