Joining the Secret Service, Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information will allow you to support the acquisition management program, develop and provide oversight over acquisition policies, contract compliance and program review activities necessary to support intelligence program objectives. For more information on the Secret Service click here.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Program Manager (Acquisition) in the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information. Typical work assignments include: Oversees the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support the development, acquisition, integration, and fielding of information technology or other systems. Implements and develops life-cycle cost estimates for assigned program areas. Manages, directs, oversees and implements acquisition policies and procedures as they apply to the development, acquisition and operations of programs and projects acquired for the USSS to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative in managing awarded contracts. Performs or oversees contract management functions such as monitoring and ensuring compliance on all assigned contracts. Evaluates contractor performance and assures compliance with contract requirements throughout the life cycle of the contract/program.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 level (starting salary $139,395.00) if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Conducting studies on acquisition life cycles to provide guidance on acquisition processes; Coordinating acquisition of contracts or products for an organization; and Monitoring program performance to recommend plans for initiatives, proposals, and/or projects. 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). Selective Placement Factor(s): Selective placement factors are applied in the same manner as minimum qualification requirements. Relevant selective placement factor experience must be well documented in your resume. Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor(s): Federal Acquisition (FAC) Mid-Level or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 or PM Practitioner-Level Certification in Program and Project Management (P/PM) is required. FAC or DAWIA Level II Certification as Contracting Officer Representative is required. (Note: You must attach a copy of both your certifications or you will be ineligible for further consideration). 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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