Joining the Secret Service, Acquisition Program Management (APM), Technical Security Division will allow you to develop and oversee acquisition policies and plans of programs with multi-million dollar budgets. Many of these programs and projects are initiated to rapidly counter ever evolving threats. This Program Manager (Acquisition)position starts at a salary of $112,015.00 GS-13, with promotion potential to $172,075.00 GS-14. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as anProgram Manager (Acquisition) in the Office of Technical Development and Mission Support (TEC). Typical work assignments include: Evaluating bids and offers in response to contract solicitations. Conducting periodic program reviews to assess cost, schedule, performance and risk. Developing acquisition related cost analysis, budgets, and financial management functions for a program. Overseeing and managing integrated Life-Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) for new programs and projects to ensure accurate funding requirements to inform the resource allocation process. Developing programmatic documentation for cost, schedule and baseline.

Requirements

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $112,015.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level performing the following duties: Executing activities (i.e., cost, schedule, performance, and risk) within the acquisition life-cycle framework to meet project efforts; Reviewing budgetary and resource requirements to determine performance parameters; and Coordinating acquisition support activities necessary to meet program objectives. You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $132,368.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level performing the following duties: Managing the execution of multiple projects to meet the requirements of an acquisition program; Evaluating cost and funding requirements for a program including life-cycle cost estimates; Providing guidance to stakeholders on policies related to contracting and/or acquisitions to ensure compliance; and Collaborating with management on the implementation of strategic initiatives. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition. Additional Position Requirements: Applicant may be required to attain a Senior Program Manager certification from the DHS Federal Acquisition Institute within one year of job start. Applicant may be required to attain a Contractor Officer Level II certification from the DHS Federal Acquisition Institute within one year of job start.

Education

Contacts

• Address United States Secret Service Please read entire announcement Please apply online Washington, DC 20223 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]