Acquisition (Program Manager)

Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates06/30/2021 to 07/13/2021 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade

DJ 5

Salary $128,078 to $166,502 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Duties SummaryAbout the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Executive Office, Vicksburg, MS.ResponsibilitiesLeads the development of acquisition strategies as well as the modifications to, and development of, existing and new acquisition instruments.Leads the modifications to, or development of, policies, processes and procedures that efficiently and effectively implement the strategies for each acquisition instrument used.Ensures that all applicable laws, regulations, and policies are adhered to in the formulation of acquisition strategies and implementation plans.Continuously improves the ERDC?s acquisitions program, maintains and develops internal controls that minimize risk of fiscal or acquisitions law (or regulation) violations, and maximize efficiencies.Coordinates and partners with appropriate entities internal and external to the ERDC to maximize the effectiveness of the ERDC?s acquisitions program.Leads the technical and managerial developments for acquisitions that meet the goals and objectives of the ERDC?s senior leadership to include policy formulation and interpretation, planning, setting of direction, and resource management.Serves as the ERDC?s expert and senior technical acquisitions advisor to the ERDC Director and Deputy Director.Uses extensive knowledge of the ERDC?s mission, acquisition authorities, funding authorities and regulations, and the objectives of research projects to assess the impacts of any proposed changes to the ERDC?s acquisitions strategies or instruments.Monitors the annual acquisitions execution requirements of the ERDC research and development portfolio and determines prioritization and solutions to ensure that the portfolio is successfully executed.Advising the ERDC Director and Deputy Director on resource requirements related to workforce staffing, equipment, products or facilities necessary for efficient and effective execution of the ERDC acquisitions program.Controlling, analyzing, researching, and formulating official responses to acquisitions-related requests.Maintaining a strong and effective working relationship with ERDC enterprise acquisitions experts (e.g. Contracting Chief and Contracting Officers, Lab Acquisition Advocates, Office of Counsel representatives, etc.)Maintains relationships with USACE Headquarters leaders as needed who have authorities over acquisitions.Advising on the full range of acquisitions required by the ERDC for activities in basic research through prototype demonstrations of technology.Coordinates with across all stakeholders including accounting, legal, and other specialists as necessary to ensure information about annual acquisitions is effectively transferred and that all stakeholders have situational awareness.Drives the development of short- and long-range planning to achieve acquisitions objectives. Explores, develops, and recommends new or innovative acquisitions instruments that improve accomplishment of ERDC mission requirements.Forms and leads an ERDC cross-laboratory Acquisitions Governance Board (AGB), for the purpose of implementing and continuously evolving the ERDC 5X Acquisition Strategy. Engages the AGB quarterly for leading this implementation process.Participates in meetings and conferences at USACE, Army or other government agencies as the ERDC?s representative and expert for its acquisitions program.The Acquisition Manager directs staff and other assigned resources in developing and executing ERDC acquisitions objectives, policies, processes, and procedures.Performs Supervisory duties for less than 25% of the time.Travel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None Requirements Conditions of EmploymentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance or access for the duration of employment.This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program and is subject to pre-employment and random Drug Testing.This critical acquisition position requires level SENIOR LEVEL III certification in the acquisition career field of PROGRAM MANAGEMENT. QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Managing the overall continuous improvement and success of an agency acquisitions program; 2) Implementing enterprise processes and procedures that support organization acquisition strategies; 3) Monitoring the annual acquisitions execution requirements of an organizations research and development (R&D) portfolio; 4) Advising high level officials on resource requirements related to workforce staffing, equipment, products or facilities necessary for efficient and effective execution of the acquisitions program. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service DJ-04 (GS-14) or above. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Acquisition StrategyLeadershipProgram ManagementResearch and Development This position is covered by the Science and Technology Laboratory Personnel Management Demonstration Project and this pay band includes the General Schedule equivalent to the GS-15. To qualify for DJ-05 level, applicants must possess specialized experience equivalent to the DJ-04 or GS-14 grade level. In accordance with the Federal Register Vol. 63, No. 57, dated March 25, 1998, an employee of the Laboratory Demonstration project must have a current average performance score of 2.5 or above in order to be selected for promotion. All applicants currently employed under a Laboratory Demonstration Project must include their most recent performance appraisal score as part of their electronic resume. If you are a Lab Demo employee submitting your resume for the first time, or if you have previously submitted your resume without your most recent score, you must submit your resume now with the following statement to be included in the section on your training: Current Performance Rating ___. All qualification requirements, including time after competitive appointment, must be met by the closing date of this announcement.Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional informationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Two year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct deposit of pay is required.This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.This is a Career Program (CP) - 16- Engineers & Scientists (Non-Construction) positionYou may claim military spouse preference (MSP).If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.Critical Acquisition Position. The following are statutory requirements (10 USC 1733-1737): Selectee must be qualified for Acquisition Corps membership at the time of selection or possess a waiver; Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least 3 years. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Career Field Position. Upon entry into an Acquisition position, the incumbent has 24 months to complete the position requirements.This position is EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act. (FLSA).Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework". How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Top Secret Drug test required Yes Position sensitivity and riskSpecial-Sensitive (SS)/High RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness, National securityThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. Veterans Clarification from the agency See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.