Project Manager - Federal Acquisition Service

Location: Federal Acquisition Service, Assisted Acquisition Services, Acquisition and Procurement Center of Excellence. We are currently filling five vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will manage one or more projects, which may involve highly-complex and/or sensitive projects within the Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS). This office provides cradle-to-grave acquisition, project, and financial management support.

Responsibilities

• Operates as a Project Manager providing technical and acquisition support for commercial and/or non-commercial acquisitions, including but not limited to Information Technology (IT) services, Professional Services (PS), digital services, operations and maintenance, and managed services on a national scale.
• Manages projects in accordance with all pertinent DoD or agency-specific regulations, acquisition authorities, and principles.
• Facilitates the development of interagency agreements between FAS and the customer agency in a fee-for-service environment.
• Prepares or assists customers with the development of Statements of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS), including but not limited to Information Technology (IT) services, Professional Services (PS), digital services, operations and maintenance, and managed services requirements.
• Collaborates with Contracting Officers, providing acquisition solutions to meet agency needs, and demonstrates an understanding of various contract types (Firm-Fixed Price, Labor Hour, Time and Materials, etc.).
• Collaborates closely with stakeholders to precisely define program requirements and objectives. Plays a pivotal role in developing comprehensive acquisition strategies, considering critical factors such as budget, schedule, and overarching program goals.
• Engages in market research, identifies potential sources, and evaluates industry capabilities.
• Ensures active stakeholder engagement, involving them in decision-making processes and seeking their input to maintain a sense of ownership and commitment.
• Manages expectations regarding project goals, schedule, and deliverables, with regular updates aligning project objectives with stakeholder expectations.
• Develops, monitors, and manages project budgets and contractual spend, ensuring careful planning and allocation of financial resources.
• Oversees the financial aspects of contracts and agreements, including budgeting for contractual obligations and ensuring compliance with financial terms.
• Position requires temporary duty business travel approximately 25% of the time.

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 Non-Career 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

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) and number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience managing various types of contracts (Fixed-price, Time and Material, Labor Hours, etc.) for commercial and/or non-commercial acquisitions, including but not limited to Information Technology (IT) services, Professional Services (PS), and/or managed services/supplies. Such experience must include: project management, monitoring contractor performance, and applying financial management principles and practices to acquisitions.

Pay

The GS-13 salary range starts at $106,437 per year and varies by location. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

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.

• 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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.