Supervisory Contract Specialist (Temporary Opportunity- Promotion/Reassignment)_

Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. Serves as a Contracts Division Manager in the Acquisition and Contracting (AAQ) Directorate within the Office of Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ). Responsibilities The William J. Hughes Technical Center (WHJTC) and AIT Acquisition Services Division acquires equipment, systems and services in support of the FAA's mission to ensure the safest most efficient aerospace system in the world. Our customers include WJHTC center operations division, test and evaluation services, the NextGen test and research laboratories, and the Chief Information Officer's Agency level portfolio. Our services include procurement planning, market research, customer consultations and awarding and administering contracts. Manages the work of subordinate organizations through subordinate branch managers. Manages the work of a large, multi-level organization typically through subordinate managers. Integrates work of multiple organizations to meet strategic goals of the organization and the FAA, participates in strategic planning for the FAA, and makes commitments (program, budget, etc.) for a major organization. Exercises overall responsibility for the award and administration of all contracts and agreements performed by Division personnel and in support of assigned FAA requiring organizations. Provides leadership and advanced acquisition expertise to lead division performance. Supervises the work of subordinate managers. Assigns work; establishes goals and priorities for completion; sets performance standards; evaluates performance, and takes appropriate actions to manage performance and conduct; identifies and ensures training and development needs are met; approves leave; takes or approves corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate and makes decisions and recommendations for appointment, promotion, and awards and recognition of employees. Establishes and implements operating policies and procedures for the Division; ensures functions are carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policy; implements consistent standards and best practices across the Division; and reviews, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of Division functions. Applies a detailed knowledge of the technical aspects of the work that is directed; a detailed knowledge of budget, human resource management, and other administrative policies and procedures; and a comprehensive understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision, the LOB/SO, and the FAA. Division functions include devising innovative acquisition strategies and developing, awarding, and administering contracts and agreements for a broad range of Agency acquisition programs. Acquisitions involve one or more specialty areas, such as research and development, technical and professional support services, facilities, and construction and architect-engineer services. Acquisitions are often technically complex, mission essential, high visibility, and/or high dollar value. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the incumbent maintains Level 3 Contracting Certification and an unlimited Contracting Officer (CO) warrant. As a warranted CO, incumbent has the authority to enter into contracts and agreements that bind the Federal Government. Regularly serves as an advisor to agency officials on acquisition strategies and matters. Represents the FAA at meetings with industry, Department of Transportation (DOT), DOT Office of the Inspector General (DOT OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO) and other government agencies. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures and mission objectives, which leave considerable room for discretion. Provides guidance to subordinate managers and employees for preventing and resolving problems without the intervention of higher level management except where LOB/SO or FAA-wide interests are at stake. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete OPM qualification standard, please refer to: pm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ Basic Requirements for Pay Bands FV-K: (1) 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; and (2) 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions; At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower pay band or grade of the position, and must have provided the knowledge skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position; and (3) Completion of training for Level I, II or III certification. Training courses reflect a government-wide standard and each level of certification must be met to qualify for the next level. Applicants must document successful completion of core course work or evidence of certification. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-J in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience managing or leading a contract program while meeting agency needs through expert and innovative strategies and contract award and administration. Employees in 1102 series positions will be considered to have met the basic requirements for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000, if specialized experience requirements are met. This applies to other positions at the same pay band/grade in the FAA or other Federal agencies. To qualify for a position at a higher pay band or grade, he/she must meet the requirements and specialized experience as stated. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. This position has a positive education requirement. If you are not currently working for the Federal Government in the 1102 series OR have never held a position in the Federal Government in the 1102 series, you must submit a copy of your transcripts prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you cannot upload your transcripts to your application, please fax a copy to 609-485-8995 to the attention of Monique Heriegel and reference the announcement number on the FAX. IF SELECTED, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT. If you do not have an official transcript (original with a raised seal) you should request it today. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimensions in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each Leadership and Management Dimensions. Your examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your Leadership and Management Dimensions answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Employees must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. This is a temporary position not-to-exceed one (1) year. If this position remains temporary, upon completion of this assignment, the selected employee shall return to his/her original permanent position or an equivalent position in the same commuting area. The position may be made permanent without further competition. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA