Joining the Secret Service, Office of Training, James J. Rowley Training Center will allow you to analyze acquisition and budget programs; advise stakeholders on acquisition and fiscal/budgetary principles; and implement solutions in support of the agency's protective and investigative missions. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
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 (starting salary $120,579.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Developing acquisition plans, source selection plans, and source selection evaluation plans for multi-year acquisitions; Interpreting and developing internal policies to safeguard the integrity of awarded contract(s); Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on contract management including compliance with applicable state and federal laws; And Analyzing marketing trends and the conditions of technological advances. 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. 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.
The selectee will serve as a Senior Business Acquisition Analyst in the Office of Training, James J Rowley Training Center. Typical work assignments include: Serve as the primary authority on acquisition matters, including drafting proposals, developing business cases, conducting analysis and evaluation, and approving strategies, plans, and techniques for pre-award functions. Oversee the entire life-cycle of specialized acquisition programs and projects, ensuring they meet organizational goals and standards. Evaluate contractor's performance and assures compliance with contract requirements throughout the life cycle of the contract/program. Analyze new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine impact on program operations and management. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the Secret Service by becoming a recognized authority in the analysis of acquisition and budget programs for the protective mission of the Office of Training, James J. Rowley Training Center. This Senior Business Acquisition Analyst position starts at a salary of $120,579.00, GS -13 step 1, with potential to $156,755.00, GS-13 step 10.