Project Manager

Summary

As a Project Manager, you will manage projects for Department of Defense or civilian agency professional services and information technology products and services with a specialization in cost reimbursable acquisitions. Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service, Assisted Acquisition Services, Acquisition and Procurement Center of Excellence. We are currently filling nine vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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. Assigned projects are government-wide in scope with global impacts and directly involve the national mission of the agency, and may involve U.S. national interests. 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

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 The incumbent of this position may be subject to drug testing. Position requires temporary duty business travel approximately 25% of the time.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) 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. 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. 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 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.

Evaluations

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the application of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Skill in managing projects impacted by multiple competing priorities and requirements to meet defined goals and objectives and in allocating fiscal, staff, and time resources to produce maximum results. Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing acquisitions in the Federal government. This includes detailed knowledge of the federal acquisition process to ensure the technical accuracy and applicability of products and services furnished by the private sector. Skill in communicating with current and potential clients to develop an understanding of clients' needs and the means to address them. Knowledge in managing a variety of contract types (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), etc.). Skill in managing projects, which may include multiple stakeholders and funding sources. Skill in managing the financial aspects of a project to include planning for the optimal use of client funds. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your application. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Benefits

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

How to apply Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact fedhirehelp@applygovernment.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Other information Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.