Program Manager (Acquisition)

Summary

Joining the Secret Service, Secret Service Police, Office of the Chief will allow you to develop and oversee the acquisition policies and plans of programs with multi-million-dollar budgets.

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Duties

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The selectee will serve as a Program Manager (Acquisition) in the Secret Service Police, Office of the Chief. Typical work assignments include:

• Assists Program Manager staff in providing technical guidance and assistance to personnel on all aspects of the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework.
• Supports the acquisition management program by developing and overseeing acquisition policies, strategies, plans, program baselines, documentation requirements, performance assessments, contract compliance, and program review activities.
• Assists with the development, execution, and management of acquisition-related cost analyses, budgets, and program financial management functions, including business case development and analyses of alternatives.
• Adheres to acquisition laws, regulations, and policies as they apply to programs and projects within the organization's portfolio.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to support the Secret Service's mission by providing a technically secure environment for the Secret Service and providing leading edge technical support to criminal investigations conducted by the agency. This Program Manager (Acquisition) position starts at a salary of $121,785, GS-13 step 1, with potential to $158,322, GS-13 step 10.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

If selected for this position, you will be required to:

• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
• Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
• Submit a financial disclosure report.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying.

You qualify for the GS-13 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as:

• Assisting management in overseeing contract administration functions, including monitoring contractor performance, tracking costs, identifying contract issues, and supporting the development of strategies to resolve complex contractual challenges.
• Supporting the development of contract cost and funding requirements, including preparing life-cycle cost estimates, budget projections, and resource planning documentation.
• Preparing written communications, analyses, reports, procurement and budget justifications, study findings, and recommendations for review by senior management officials.
• Coordinating resources, monitored project activities, identified and mitigated risks, resolved issues, and recommended corrective actions to support successful project plan development and execution.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.