Program Manager (Acquisition)

Joining the Secret Service, Secret Service Police, Office of the Chief will allow you to develop and oversee the acquisition policies and plans of programs with multi-million-dollar budgets. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

The selectee will serve as a Program Manager (Acquisition) in the Secret Service Police, Office of the Chief. Typical work assignments include: Assists Program Manager staff in providing technical guidance and assistance to personnel on all aspects of the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework. Supports the acquisition management program by developing and overseeing acquisition policies, strategies, plans, program baselines, documentation requirements, performance assessments, contract compliance, and program review activities. Assists with the development, execution, and management of acquisition-related cost analyses, budgets, and program financial management functions, including business case development and analyses of alternatives. Adheres to acquisition laws, regulations, and policies as they apply to programs and projects within the organization's portfolio. Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the Secret Service's mission by providing a technically secure environment for the Secret Service and providing leading edge technical support to criminal investigations conducted by the agency. This Program Manager (Acquisition) position starts at a salary of $121,785, GS-13 step 1, with potential to $158,322, GS-13 step 10.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Submit a financial disclosure report. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.