This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Procurement Office (OCPO), Management Directorate. OCPO strives to obtain the best value products and services for DHS customers and provide innovative and continuous improvement of the processes for managing and implementing acquisitions enabling mission sucess, ensuring conformance with the law and preserving the public's trust.

Duties

The Executive Director, AWSS advises the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and other senior management officials within the Management Directorate and DHS Components and Programs on issues relating to acquisition workforce and the implementation and use of acquisition systems. Acquisition workforce issues include organizational alignment, training, certification, competency assessments, forecasting, and budgeting workforce needs at all levels. Acquisition tools and systems include the identification, testing, security, integration, training and support on the various tools and systems used to support DHS contract writing and reporting activities. Specific responsibilities include: Oversees the management and strategic planning for the DHS acquisition workforce as well as the development, modification, operation and maintenance of the systems and reporting tools that support the workforce and the DHS procurement line of business. Provides executive leadership over the administration and operation of the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer division responsible for acquisition workforce and systems support. Ensures that national and Department of Homeland Security public policy objectives are met as well as ensures compliance with established legislative and program requirements. Acts with full delegation of authority from the CPO and is responsible for functioning as a strategic partner and advisor to senior management; formulating, developing, and administering the overall acquisition workforce program designed to meet the needs of DHS; and for formulating policy, practices, and procedures for nationwide/worldwide application throughout the DHS enterprise. Oversees the functional areas related to acquisition workforce including but not limited to training, education, DHS' Acquisition Professional Career Program, Acquisition workforce certification, workforce training systems, management of the Homeland Security Acquisition Institute, and professional development of the acquisition workforce. Develops, coordinates, and implements strategic and near-term plans to include mission, goals, objectives, and implementation strategies. Formulates, justifies and defends acquisition workforce policy as well as needs for supporting systems and related budgets. Closely monitors budget execution. Responsible for establishing and maintaining the direction of a positive, management/mission-oriented acquisition workforce. Acquisition workforce members include those professionals in the fields designated by the Chief Procurement Officer such as program management, procurement, logistics, and others so designated. Manages the DHS Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP), which provides for the recruitment, oversight, training and career development of entry level procurement and acquisition professionals. Oversees all matters related to acquisition workforce planning to include training, education, and professional development. Oversees, manages and implements the OCPO Education, Development, Growth, and Excellence (EDGE) Mentor Program, and the OCPO Executive Development Program (EDP). Participates in the development of intermediate and long-range plans and provides advice and guidance on organizational and mission-related proposals under the cognizance of the division. As required, represents the Chief Procurement Officer, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer and the agency at top level planning activities to include, budget, staffing, and investment review processes, both internally and externally. Provides expert guidance/technical advice and is responsible for the oversight of the DHS' acquisition systems portfolio which includes both DHS-specific and government-wide automated acquisition systems and tools. Responsible for assuring the continued operation of the contract writing system for five contracting activities. Responsible for the integrity of the data collected for all DHS contracting activities from systems, including but not limited to Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Award Fee Performance Incentive Reporting System (AFPIRS), Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS), and the Procurement Health Assessment (PHA).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• You may be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Selectee will be required to complete form OGE-278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Form.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must meet the requirements for the GS-1102 series as defined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Standards Manual for General Schedule Positions which is available at: OPM Qualifications Standards GS-1102 Website and demonstrate that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (P/TQs) listed below. Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or equivalent certification is required. Documentation must be attached to the application package. Applicants seeking to meet the training requirements are required to provide a current FAC-C (Professional) certification, DoD Contracting Professional certification, or request a waiver. You must have completed a 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; Guidance on Business Related Coursework for the GS-1102 Contracting Series. OR Occupied a GS-1102-14 position since at least January 1, 2000. In addition: You must have completed all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to the GS-13 or higher-level contracting positions, including at least 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 level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. If selected, and if you are not currently employed by DHS in the 1102 series at the GS-14 level or above, you will be provided a reasonable timeframe to complete the mandatory training. Additional Qualifications - As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; Supervising the work of employees; and Exercising important policymaking, policy determining, or other executive functions. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-BASED Method. The applicant must address the PTQs and ECQs within their resume. Resumes must not exceed five (5) pages. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY DOCUMENT AND DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING ECQs EVIDENCE WITHIN YOUR RESUME NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PAGES: ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating. Detailed information on each ECQ, the underlying and fundamental competencies, sample narratives and a tips sheet for writing effective ECQs are available in the "Guide To Senior Executive Service Qualifications" Senior Executive Service Executive Core Qualifications and Senior Executive Service Qualifications & Fundamental-Competencies. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (P/TQS) IN ADDITON, YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING P/TQS: Your responses to the P/TQs should be embedded/addressed within your resume not to exceed five pages. PTQ 1. Demonstrated senior-level leadership and technical expertise in the management of programs that serve a multi-faceted acquisition workforce and/or training or certification programs. Expertise in leading, developing, and/or implementing programs that promote learning or professional development in a variety of acquisition disciplines. PTQ 2. Demonstrated broad knowledge and senior leadership experience in applying current federal acquisition statutes, regulations, policies, and best practices within a multi-faceted acquisition or procurement organization within a major federal agency. PTQ 3. Demonstrated skill in balancing complex and diverse information technology program demands with available resources in response to major advances or changing needs of an acquisition workforce. Experience in successfully executing technology vision and strategy through partnerships with major stakeholders and procurement leaders. NOTE: Your demonstrated leadership ability and the evidence of the ECQs and P/TQs must be clearly shown in your resume. A separate narrative statement will not be accepted. A sample 5-page resume that incorporates ECQs and P/TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 29 - 37) http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. YOU WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION IF YOU FAIL TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH ECQ AND P/TQ AND IF YOUR RESUME EXCEEDS FIVE (5) PAGES.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from the selectee prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions.Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website:http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Sylvia Jackson
• Phone: 202-536-6373
• Email: [email protected]