Director for Shared Services Procurement

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Acquisition Management (OAM), within the Office of the Secretary (OS) at the Department of Commerce (DOC). The incumbent of this position will be responsible for the full lifecycle, end-to-end acquisition services for the OS and DOC bureaus that do not have procurement authority.

Duties

The Director for Shared Services Procurement will work closely with the OAM Director in managing and executing DOC's acquisition portfolio. Duties include: Leading an innovative federal contracting model relying on process efficiencies and economies of scale Overseeing execution of competition management, acquisition planning, and business and contract strategy Complying with federal acquisition statutes, regulations, and policies Providing full life-cycle acquisition support services to stakeholders across the Department Negotiating purchasing instruments that drive the costs of supplies and services lower and/or value higher in support of public interest Creating a collaborative environment with technical, legal, finance, and acquisition representatives to achieve higher success rates Monitoring contracting activity performance and resolving problems to ensure service level agreements are met Managing the Department's strategic sourcing portfolio and optimizing it as needed to maximize return on investment

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be considered ineligible. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images, graphics, or hyperlinks (including publications and/or social media). Your resumes should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition statutes, regulations, principles, policies, and procedures sufficient to provide oversight, administration and leadership of a substantial acquisition program and procurement organization. Proven ability to lead, develop and manage acquisition professionals to deliver successful mission outcomes. Demonstrated experience and understanding of strategic sourcing and strategic sourcing portfolio management (in excess of $100 million) and developing, refining, and executing acquisition strategies across a functionally diverse enterprise. Proven ability to collaborate with and lead acquisition professionals, program leaders, and stakeholders to optimize sourcing solutions, enhance procurement outcomes, and deliver measurable value to government entities. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the technical qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency-This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence-This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People-This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results-This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: Applicants who are current or former members of the SES, have SES reinstatement eligibility, or have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) should submit supporting documentation (e.g., SF-50 or OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification) reflecting their eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years 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. and 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. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet these criteria, please refer to the Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)