Summary As a Supervisory Contract Specialist (Deputy), you will participate with the Director of Acquisition Division in planning, directing and coordinating the Acquisition program serving GSA customer needs. Location of position: R4, PBS, Acquisition Management Division (AMD), Atlanta, GA, or any Region 4 Field Office location (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities This position can be filled at any GSA duty location in the Southeast Sunbelt Region (R4) within Atlanta, GA or any Region 4 Field Office location (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). The incumbent will be expected to report to a GSA facility in the Southeast Sunbelt Region at least 2x per pay period. Plans, directs, and coordinates the Acquisition program serving GSA customer needs. Responsible maintaining an awareness of projected service needs of a significant nature and for nurturing formal information channels to permit the assessment and clarification of specific contractual needs among the branches and division to support the contract service requirements of the region as a whole. Assures continuity of service at contractual locations to include scheduling of procurements, negotiating extensions, emergency procurements or taking whatever steps are necessary to prevent a loss of service to customer agencies. Personally, and through subordinate supervisors, plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the full range of work activities within the branches, which perform complex technical and analytical procurement work in support of the region and client agency activities, utilizing a staff of Contract Specialists and technical/clerical support personnel. Counsels and advises subordinate supervisors on strategies and action plans to address problems and ensure continued activity toward projects completion. Makes decisions regarding technical or policy matters regarding planned and current projects. When appropriate to overcome obstacles or to focus needed management attention, refers policy or political issues to higher levels with proposed strategy. Recommends changes and improvements to existing strategies and processes impacting Acquisition Division. Provides expert guidance regarding: the interpretation and application of agency and/or Government acquisition regulations regarding the full range of contracting functions; the application and interpretation of agency policies, guides and legal precedents pertinent to achieving Division program requirements, in conjunction with recommendations from subordinate supervisors regarding modification of these guidelines and initiates steps needed to effect changes required by this review process; and the strategic approach and methodology required to procure items requested in the most timely, efficient and economical manner to satisfy customer requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 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. If selected, you must meet the following conditions: 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 or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level). Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Serve a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-14 salary range starts at $122,198 per year and varies by location. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13. Specialized experience is knowledge of contracting regulations, policies, and procedures and an organization's program and technical requirements in order to conduct reviews of contracts or contracting actions, recommend or plan improvements to an organization's procurement program. 1102 Qualifications GS-13 & above: You must meet the requirements in 1, 2, or 3 below: 1. All of a, b, and c below: (a) Completion of Training/Certification: FAC-C (Professional) or DoD Contracting Professional Certification. (b) At least 4years of experience in contracting or related positions including 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the level described below; and (c) Completion of 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. 2. Exception: If you were in a GS-1102 position on January 1, 2000, you will be exempt from meeting the educational requirements for the grade level of that position. However, to be promoted you will have to meet Option 1 or 3. 3. Waiver: GSA's senior procurement executive has the discretion to waive any or all of the requirements in 1 above. Note: Candidates that are missing either the 24 hours of business credit and/or the mandatory training certification, but are determined to be otherwise eligible, can be placed on a waiver certification by the HR staffing specialist. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: - This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.