Division Director

As a Division Director, you will employ mastery of procurement regulations, principles, methods, and policies to direct nationwide Acquisition Solutions Development. Location of position: FAS, Office of Acquisition Solutions Development Duty location to be determined upon selection. We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Major duties are included, but not limited to the following: Serves as a Division Director and Senior Expert in Acquisition Policy. Reviews, evaluates, and provides specific expert guidance concerning new regulations, contracting policies and procedures. Takes a leadership role in resolving problems, and makes presentations to GSA, FAS, and Office of Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD) management officials, customer partnering agencies, congressional staff, etc. Actively participates in conferences and working groups on matters involving ASD contracts and policies. Reviews and provides feedback to proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM), Acquisition Letters, and/or other directives pertaining to the acquisition workforce. Monitors GSA-wide and FAS acquisition policies, procedures, and management concepts pertaining to the procurement of information technology. Participates in developing and overseeing acquisition policies, processes and procedures. Works with GSA and FAS acquisition personnel to ensure that ASD acquisitions comply with legal, regulatory, and agency requirements. Regularly reviews existing and proposed legislation, program data, internal and external guidance, and regulations to clarify requirements, program performance and operations, and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in ASD programs and operations. Identifies, analyzes, and reports on legislative and internal and customer guidance developments relevant to ASD programs and activities. Develops ASD-wide acquisition operational guidance such as process workflows, desk guides, playbooks, and standard operating procedures. Serves as senior expert procurement analyst responsible for developing, implementing, and recommending contracting strategies, procedures, and guidance. Reviews contractual actions for conformance with regulatory requirements and procurement practices as well as develops policies and procedures and provides guidance to subordinate activities concerning a variety of procurement issues. Manages the human resources of the Division through subordinate supervisors. Determines goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; determines the best approach or solution for resolving budget shortages, and plans for long-range staffing needs. Collaborates with upper management on broader program issues that impact productivity, quality, accountability and efficiency.

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. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level). Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required. This position description includes requirements for the FAC-C (Professional) certification which mandates that the incumbent obtain and maintain the FAC-C (Professional) certification.