Supervisory Contract Specialist

Job Description:

As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the managers individual performance, and available funding.

The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of Acquisition and Contracting (AAQ-2) reporting to the Director of Acquisition and Contracting (AAQ-1 ).

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ).

The Deputy Director serves as a recognized expert, senior contracting advisor and consultant to the Director, senior agency officials and managers internal and external to the agency on complex and novel acquisition programs. The incumbent provides technical direction, leadership and managerial oversight for agency-wide contracting operations, including award and administration of contracts, leases, real estate transactions, agreements, and aviation research grants.

The Directorates work includes a portfolio of over 10,000 active contracts valued at over $80 Billion, and annual new awards/obligations of over $4.6 Billion through over 27,000 contractual actions. Contracts and Agreements range from NextGen and major National Airspace System (NAS) acquisitions, to air traffic control tower and facility construction contracts, to IT and support services, and all of the other goods and services necessary to meet the Agencys mission and keep FAA facilities and operations running.

In addition to leadership responsibilities, the incumbent also maintains Level 3 Contracting certification.

Leads the development of innovative solutions to FAA-Wide contractual challenges. Serves as Chair for FAAs Acquisition Strategy Review Board; provides advice and consultation to the Director, senior agency officials and acquisition personnel on complex, priority, and politically sensitive acquisition matters. Represents the Director and FAAs Acquisition Executive at executive level meetings within FAA, DOT, and with senior level officials across the federal government and private industry.

Leads efforts, on behalf of the director, to strengthen acquisition and contracting acumen, capability, and performance across the agency. Provides direction and oversight in the achievement of organizational performance metrics.

Provides strategic planning and direction to management and staff members in the Office of Acquisition and Contracting who are geographically dispersed. Assigns work; establishes goals and priorities for completion; sets pe1formance standards, evaluates performance; identifies and ensures training and development needs are met; and makes decisions and recommendations for appointment, promotion or rewards of employees. Manages the manpower, budget, supplies, space, equipment, travel and other resources needed to accomplish the work of the Directorate.

Creates and maintains a climate of positive human relations and open communication within the Directorate. Establishes means by which employees can effectively contribute to the accomplishment of FAA goals and objectives. Incorporates Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) concepts to overall leadership responsibilities and supports the F AAs commitment to an inclusive work environment where employees are valued. Assures that employees are treated fairly and equitably without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or political or employee organization.

Exercises sufficient internal controls to ensure that resources are safeguarded against waste, loss, and unauthorized use; ensures accurate records of the receipt, expenditure and use of resources are maintained; ensures operational efficiency is maximized, prescribed policies are followed, and internal controls meet agency standards.

Job Requirements:

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
Transcripts- (See Required Documents)
One year managerial probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To view the complete OPM qualification standard, please refer to:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/

Basic Requirements for Pay Band FV-L:

(1) 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; and

(2) 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions; At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower pay band or grade of the position, and must have provided the knowledge skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position; and

(3) Completion of training for Level I, II or III certification. Training courses reflect a government-wide standard and each level of certification must be met to qualify for the next level. Applicants must document successful completion of core course work or evidence of certification.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-K, FG/GS 15 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience includes: Experience developing and leading complex and novel acquisition strategies and achieving results through effective collaboration with others, in an environment of competing demands and priorities.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to (609) 485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

Applicants claiming eligibility for the Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO), MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.
This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 1102 series.

College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 1102 series with the FAA.

College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying a 1102 series.

If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.

If you are a current or former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee), you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are a current Federal employee and need a current copy of your SF-50, please contact your personnel office. If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/. If you are a former Federal employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF-50 by writing the National Personnel Records Center Annex, 1411 Boulder Boulevard, Valmeyer, IL 62295. Additional information is available from this link: https://www.archives.gov/st-louis/opf.

Expanded Veterans Hiring Opportunity (EVHO) are preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active service. Applicants claiming eligibility for EVHO, MUST submit a DD Form 214 reflecting character of service to verify eligibility by the closing date of the announcement as requested by the Human Resource Office. Eligibility for EVHO will be considered based on applicable documentation submitted by the closing date.

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.

Job Ident #: 8122530000

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$130,570 - $202,431

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs