Executive Director, Office of Multiple Award Schedules

Duties

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The Executive Director of Office of Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) provides nationwide leadership in developing, managing, and executing the Office of MAS of the Office of Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD/CREATE), which covers a wide variety of products, services and solutions required by Federal, State and Local governments. Incumbent provides program direction to the MAS Contract Operations and MAS Business Programs with business volumes. Oversees the operations of all MAS nationwide and manages and directs the Office of MAS in ASD/CREATE.

• Directs the Office of MAS through the Office of Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) Acquisition Management and supports the ASD/CREATE Programs.
• Executives broad high level functions and major oversight of GSA, FAS MAS acquisition programs on a nationwide basis. Provides oversight for the planning, developing, implementing, directing and/or administering all MAS contracting functions/acquisition programs for professional services schedules for IT and non-IT.
• Provides authoritative advice, guidance and direction as a high level liaison to the senior executive over the Office of IDV Acquisition Management.
• Oversees and manages integrated MAS program activities and ensures effectiveness of overall MAS program and initiatives.
• Directs and provides oversight of high level day-to-day operations.
• Oversees the effective development and sustainability of high level programs plans and directs predictive data analysis activities as necessary.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Resume-only hiring method; resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• All application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Apply online (See 'How to Apply' section.)

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position is a special sensitive national security position. Appointment to this position requires the selectee to undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication for the GSA security office to grant you a Top Secret- SCI national security clearance. Applicants do not need this level of clearance in order to apply for the position. If you are not a GSA employee, the security office must grant the clearance before you are appointed to this position unless a pre-appointment waiver of this requirement is approved.
• This position has been designated under Executive Order 12564 as being subject to random drug screening. If tentatively selected for this position, you may be required to submit to a urinalysis screen for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment will be contingent upon your receiving a negative test result.
• If tentatively selected, you will be required to submit a Declaration for Federal Employment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 will be required to complete a certification statement confirming their selective service status.
• Persons selected for their initial appointment to an SES position must have their executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before being appointed to the position.
• If selected, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously successfully completed a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service.
• If selected, you must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates the executive-level experience to lead, oversee, and fully manage large-scale, complex, and multifaceted acquisition operations, including providing strategic direction and guiding the development, implementation, and execution of acquisition programs, policies, and business operations necessary to operate a high-performing acquisition organization.
• Demonstrates executive-level experience in building coalitions and fostering collaborative relationships across Federal agencies, industry partners, internal program offices, acquisition stakeholders, and oversight organizations to achieve mission-focused acquisition outcomes.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

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.

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.

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.

4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards 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

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.

For guidance on how to address the ECQ's in the context of your resume, please refer to page 16 and 17 of the "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/#url=Handbooks

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION FOR THE VACANCY:Federal Acquisition Service

Office of Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD)

Office of Multiple Award Schedule (MAS)

Washington, DC

The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations for Federal jobs.

NOTICE REGARDING SALARY: GSA has established Pay Tiers within the Governmentwide SES pay band and categorized each SES position in the agency into one of three tiers. This structure is designed to provide a more refined approach to executive compensation, aligning pay levels with the scope, complexity, and impact of each SES role. This is a Tier III SES position. Current SES members whose salary equals or exceeds the maximum advertised salary for this position, will not lose pay upon appointment.

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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.

Benefits

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