Joining the Secret Service, Uniformed Division allows you to serve as a Program Manager (Acquisition). You will be responsible for overseeing the full range of acquisition planning and management functions required to support the development, acquisition, integration, and fielding of technology or other systems. 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) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: - Planning, organizing and directing functional project teams to achieve program objectives. - Developing and conducting reviews of security materials, services and information technology acquisition system documentation. - Conducting management studies and implementing process modifications to resolve acquisition lifecycle issues. - Overseeing contracts to validate that all contractual terms, conditions, and regulations are met. 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(n) Program Manager (Acquisition) in the Uniformed Division. Typical work assignments include: Oversees and manages highly complex strategic programs critical to the success of the and department s goals. The incumbent exercises independent judgement in planning, organizing and directing leading cross functional project teams to achieve program objectives, overseeing and monitoring program baselines, documenting key performance parameters, managing performance assessment approaches for projects under development and ensuring enforcement of acquisition documentation requirements, approaches, and delivery timeliness as required by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USSS acquisition policies. Overseeing and managing multiple contracts simultaneously, ensuring compliance with all contractual terms, conditions, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Activities include, but not limited to, performance measurement, cost monitoring, assessing, and developing strategies to solve complex contract issues Serves as a team leader providing operational control over cross-functional team assigned to the Uniformed Division as well as other divisions and directorates. Assigns work based on priorities, skill levels, and mission requirements while ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Incumbent is responsible for evaluating team effectiveness, providing constructive feedback, and recommending awards or disciplinary actions as appropriate. Apply for this exciting opportunity to oversee and manage highly complex strategic programs critical to the success of the Secret Service and Uniformed Division Office (UDO) goals. This Program Manager (Acquisition) position starts at a salary of $121,785.00, GS-13 step 1, with potential to $158,322.00 GS-13 step 10.