Total 13 job vacancies by Federal Acquisition Service

• Designs, develops, and delivers innovative training curriculum to enable compliance with mandated certification programs for the Acquisition Workforce (AWF).
• Provides oversight and direction to the Acquisition staff in preparing responses to audits, inspections and Administrative inquiries (FOIA’s) that come into the Portfolio.
• Participates in conducting training for the AWF to improve acquisition practices and in the formation and implementation of Center level strategies. Initiatives are developed and tailored for AWF implementation.
• Monitors and controls transactions, prepares special reports and recommends suggestions on modifying existing programs. Ensures acquisition policies and operating instructions are followed by the AWF.
• Assesses the skills, performance, productivity and talents of employees and preparing written evaluations with supporting advice for improvement and knowledge.
• Manages a team of students and the associated workload; trains junior contract specialists, works with peers to provide a consistent training experience to include both technical acquisition training and guidance, as well as a more broad introduction to GSA, healthy workplace practices such as team building, and soft-skills training.
• Ensures that the organization’s strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team’s strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
• Leads the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload ensuring tasks are in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization; making adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks; and ensuring that each employee has an integral role in developing the final team product.

This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. Although you must reside and perform the job functions in the specific geographic location, it will not require you to report to the agency worksite on a regular and recurring basis.

This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

Fleet Zone 4. The zone encompasses the following states: Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, or Nevada) & Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, or Washington)

You will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for and oversees all “zonal” program and administrative technical and support program operations and activities. Plans, directs, and coordinates assigned support programs within the designated geographic area. Responsible for developing, planning, managing, executing, and coordinating all support fleet management functions within assigned, designated geographic zone. Directs analysis of fleet management issues and required policy recommendations for management in formulating decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs, as well as in the design/development and evaluation. Obtains information necessary to discuss fleet management procedures internally to evaluate effectiveness of the program and its changes required to properly fulfill the fleet management overall program and regulatory requirements.
• Applies a wide range of qualitative, and/or quantitative methods to assess, measure, and improve fleet management program effectiveness and/or complex management processes, projects, and systems as they relate to assigned program areas. Directs the development of data and ensures implementation of the organization’s goals and objectives and presents recommendations to the Division Director regarding goals and objectives that require more emphasis. Reviews specific goals and objectives; monitors the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones and evaluates overall program accomplishment and significant contributions in terms of regional and agency goals.
• Provides technical requirements and descriptions of the work to be accomplished. Responsible for disciplinary measures, such as counseling, warnings and reprimands and recommends other actions in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Responsible for developing performance standards to evaluate subordinate personnel, as well as serving as reviewing official of non-supervisory branch personnel rating recommendations provided and the rating official of record for subordinate supervisors.
• Analyzes program and personnel efficiency to make recommendations and implement changes when needed. Advises Branch personnel of program and regulatory requirements and changes.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manages project assignments in accordance with client requirements and ensures that all products and services are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Works on the administration and management of the entire project, including project financial management. Provides responsive and targeted technical advice and guidance that takes into account the client needs and financial capacity.
• Develops accurate government requirements, measurable performance standards, and manages project life-cycle activities to ensure that intended outcomes are achieved.
• Collaborates with clients to define needs, research and analyze solution options, and provide other client- facing project management support as needed.

• At the full performance level, monitors, evaluates and/or executes assigned programs and initiatives. Analyzes and evaluates (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Performs cradle to grave analyses, develops life-cycle cost analyses and develops recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the management of the program and initiatives.
• Performs studies requiring evaluation and identification of a variety of operational problems, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending appropriate action. Conducts analytical studies that are of special interest to specific functional activities or programs, and participates in sensitive aspects of the program. Studies oftentimes include evaluation of data that is sensitive in nature. Reviews, evaluates and monitors the progress of regional program areas in accomplishing objectives by appraising performance, progress, program status and trends against approved objectives and program goals and schedules.
• Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation. Makes recommendations for the development or modification of program objectives and resource utilization to achieve the established goals, and to improve the performance of operating.

This position is located within the Federal Acquisition Service. As a Transportation Operations Specialist (Motor), you will perform the following major duties:

• Works with higher graded specialists in researching questions related to effective delivery and adequacy of GSA Fleet services. Addresses and resolves a limited range of routine customer problems. Provides input toward first level decisions. Receives, prepares for assignment, and assigns or delivers new replacement vehicles to assigned customer activity locations. Coordinates a vehicle rotation program by reviewing utilization patterns to achieve maximum efficiency and economy of fleet operations. With guidance participates in the initiation of vehicle procurement action on replacement and additional vehicles based on established replacement standards and consultation with using agencies.
• Evaluates detailed information and facilitates the resolution of an assigned segment of suppliers' needs and problems. Assists in assimilating and evaluating information provided by suppliers to recommend reasonable action requirements and coordinates service based on usage and cost.
• Collects data and provides initial recommendations for improvements in practices relating to customer service, cost control, and utilization of vehicles and other resources. Analyzes an assigned segment of program areas to identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement. As part of a team, visits vendors and customers to ascertain the level of service being provided, answer questions, explain procedures, and resolve problems.
• Ensures GSA Fleet new replacement vehicles are received, prepared for assignment, and assigned or delivered to customer locations, under close guidance from higher graded specialist. Under guidance and through marshaling protocols, ensures GSA Fleet vehicles are prepared for transport to auction facilities or for reissue.
• Assists in determining vehicle repair and maintenance needs and provides initial recommendations to restore vehicles to good operating condition. Upon request and in support of senior specialist, inspects and evaluates major repairs, accident damage, high repair estimates, or complaints concerning quality and timeliness of vendors.

This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.

This position is a developmental position duties will progress as throughout the grade levels.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

GS 09:

• Receives, prepares for assignment, and assigns or delivers new replacement vehicles to assigned customer activity locations. Coordinates a vehicle rotation program by reviewing utilization patterns to achieve maximum efficiency and economy of fleet operations. With guidance participates in the initiation of vehicle procurement action on replacement and additional vehicles based on established replacement standards and consultation with using agencies.
• Ensures GSA Fleet new replacement vehicles are received, prepared for assignment, and assigned or delivered to customer locations under close guidance from higher graded specialist. Under guidance and through marshaling protocols, ensures GSA Fleet vehicles are prepared for transport to auction facilities or for reissue. 
• Assists in determining vehicle repair and maintenance needs and provides initial recommendations to restore vehicles to good operating condition. Upon request and in support of senior specialist, inspects and evaluates major repairs, accident damage, high repair estimates, or complaints concerning quality and timeliness of vendors.

GS 11:

• Evaluates both governmental and commercial partners’ compliance with regulatory, legislative and GSA Fleet policy requirements and guidance. 
• Reviews, measures, and recommends improvements in practices and procedures relating to customer service, cost control, and utilization of vehicles and other resources. Analyzes program areas to identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement. 
• Receives, prepares for assignment, and assigns or delivers new replacement vehicles to customer locations. Provides maintenance and repair services, including body and mechanical repair, glass replacement, towing and emergency roadside services. 
• Assists in evaluating operations to identify maintenance trends and cost reduction opportunities; addresses customer complaints and operational issues; and identifies issues with regulatory, legislative and internal policy requirements and guidance. Inspects and evaluates major repairs, accident damage, high repair estimates, or complaints concerning quality and timeliness of vendors.

GS 12: 

• Assures delivery and adequacy of Fleet services and assumes responsibility for program efficiency and cost effectiveness. Receives vehicle requirements and identifies resources to meet customer needs. Initiates and facilitates vehicle and accessory equipment procurement actions. Prepares specifications and requirements for vehicles. Determines when to dispose of used vehicles and equipment and directs preparation of vehicles for termination of lease assignment.  
• Reviews, measures, and recommends improvements in practices and procedures relating to customer service, cost control, and utilization of vehicles and other resources. Analyzes program areas to identify weaknesses or opportunities for improvement.  Prepares summaries of findings and recommends improvements in practices or procedures employed in carrying out mission objectives. Visits vendors and customers to ascertain the level of service being provided. Identifies opportunities for expansion of services to non-participating customers and participates in surveys and studies.
• Receives, prepares for assignment, and assigns or delivers new replacement vehicles to customer locations. Provides maintenance and repair services. Reviews the performance of marshalling contractors. Facilitates vehicle repair by inspecting vehicles, identifying/establishing repair sources, reviewing work-in-progress, resolving problems and explaining repair authorization and payment protocols. Identifies substandard performance and recommends corrective action.
• Evaluates operations to identify maintenance trends and cost reduction opportunities; addresses customer complaints and operational issues; and evaluates both governmental and commercial partners’ compliance with regulatory, legislative and internal policy requirements and guidance. Inspects and evaluates major repairs, accident damage, high repair estimates, or complaints concerning quality and timeliness of vendors. Represents GSA in meetings or conferences with customer activities, vendors, and state and/or local governments or entities.

• Performs minor phases of a larger assignment pertaining to studies in marketing research, which includes data analysis, statistical modeling and query building, formatting, and programming skills to support sales and marketing efforts.
• Performs a variety of assignments in the areas of product research, market management and market research, using a knowledge of market research and marketing concepts, GSA's management processes, its organization, policies, functions and goals and those of its customers.
• Assists, higher level analysts in market research studies, performance planning efforts, market analyses, and other market research activities.
• Assists in preparation of less complex study plans or portions of plans that define moderately complex to complex study efforts. 
• Performs quantitative, cost/economic analyses and operations research studies requiring the application of such techniques as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, linear and nonlinear programming, simulation, decision theory and probability theory in a new or creative approach.
• Prepares recommendations in various formats to audiences in formal and informal settings.

• Conduct complex analytical studies that are of special interest to specific functional activities or programs, and participate in unusual, controversial and sometimes highly sensitive aspects of the program/system.
• Serves as the focal point and facilitates requirements gathering sessions, including requirements envisioning; and assists the product owner in managing requirement dependencies with other product teams.
• Prepares and/or conducts briefings for higher level management to explain the specific analysis of subject matter, as well as to provide recommendations or action plans and provide guidance and/or direction for implementation.

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Serves as a senior expert Acquisition Project Manager and concurrently independently leads and manages multiple highly complex and high-dollar value ($500M+) acquisitions from acquisition initiation through contract or Task Order award providing technical advice to the client, contractors, and Acquisition Procurement Center of Excellence (APEX) regarding pre-award strategies and activities. Identifies, analyzes, strategizes, optimally schedules, and tracks acquisition milestones to ensure that the acquisition satisfies client’s mission needs.
• Assesses and documents the appropriate acquisition strategy to accomplish the client’s requirement. Problem solves and incorporates expert and innovative solution(s) into acquisition activities and milestones as needed to resolve impediments to progress. Conducts market research and identifies the optimal acquisition strategy to accomplish the client requirement.  Serves as a senior expert GSA liaison in the pre-award phase to the client managing cost and schedule expectations.
• Translates client requirements and acquisition strategy into written documentation. Leads technical evaluation of the most complex needs and proposals. Uses senior expert acquisition and analytical knowledge, writes technical evaluation reports summarizing the Technical Evaluation Board findings.
• Develops, maintains, nurtures, and champions partnerships with clients, contractor support staff, and other GSA employees.

• Serves as the FAS authority on contract matters related to highly specialized procurements of significant importance to the agency. Oversees and leads pre-award, award and post award functions.
• Serves as contracting officer with authority to award and sign advertised and/or negotiated contracts within the dollar amounts assigned by the Director or prescribed under delegated authorities from the FAS Commissioner. Performs the full gamut of acquisition functions (e.g., conduct market research, sign acquisition plans and reviews, review offers, award contracts, administer contracts, terminate contracts) as necessary.
• Operates as a senior acquisition expert in analyzing and evaluating procurement policies and practices. Initiates, develops and recommends new/revised procurement procedures and guidelines impacting a large number of acquisition professionals. Works with the Division Director to monitor and evaluate the Branch's procurement programs. Recommends modifications or alternate methods to accomplish program objectives.
• Directs the work of the associates as a first level supervisor. Manages the branch contracting workload and the assignment and distribution of work and resources. Ensures proper allocation of resources and workload to accomplish FAS program objectives.

• Creates marketing materials including graphical and visual results for easier consumption of complex business operational and research data.
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates communication strategies for marketing initiatives to increase customer and contractor awareness of the PSHC  programs.
• Crafts messages to communicate complex information into understandable language, uses graphic design software to design and execute computer generated visual materials such as visual aids, illustrations, summaries, graphs, charts, informatics, change management projects, and produces other required artifacts to include analytic storytelling, 1-pagers, and presentations.
• Provides technical expertise and advice on communication within the scope of how information is perceived, exchanged, visualized, and consumed.
• Develops, implements, and measures the effectiveness of PSHC marketing and visual communications efforts and integration into the organization’s evolving business and stakeholder needs.