Project Manager - Federal Acquisition Service

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.

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

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• 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

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience is experience managing cost reimbursable contracts (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)) for Information Technology (IT) and/or Professional Services (PS) projects. Such experience must include: Project management; monitoring contractor performance; financial management; and the application of procurement practices and techniques to perform contract administration, management and closeout.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans); Life insurance coverage with several options; Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year; Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan); Transit and child care subsidies; Flexible spending accounts; Long-term care insurance; Training and development.