This position is located in Marketing and Regulatory Programs Information Technology Division, Business Management Office. If selected, you will serve as the supervisor of the office's procurement section, responsible for advising the Director of the Business Management Office, directorate directors, and other managers and staffers on a variety of detailed business operations and management topics.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Participates with management in developing and identifying near and long-range plans to meet IT service contract requirements. Develops recommendations for management regarding principles, policies, and guidelines for all ITD service contract requirements. As a technical authority, plans and conducts special studies, reviews, and analyses concerning a wide variety of broad and complex administrative management issues. Researches and applies quantitative and/or qualitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve the division's contracting program effectiveness and efficiency. Facilitates, coordinates, develops and maintains materials, requests and other requirements, in support of ITD’s contract planning process according to agency policy and guidance.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations to formulate contracting approach, proper structure of solicitations and contracts, and negotiated procurements. Working with supply and market conditions to evaluate bid analysis results and prepare purchase recommendations. Performing detailed analysis of bids and proposals received and preparing final contract. Planning purchase programs, including determining appropriate contract method, analyzing offers and/or technical proposals, and awarding and administering contracts. Administering and monitoring timely processing of expenditures to ensure cost-effective support to program management. Establishing guidelines and performance expectations for staff and evaluating work performance of subordinates and keeping them informed of their progress in meeting requirements. . Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]