Acquisition Project Manager

Federal Acquisition Service•San Francisco, CA

8d•$106,437

About The Position

The Acquisition Project Manager works within the Federal Acquisition Service, Assisted Acquisition Services, OSO, leading complex, high-value Department of War or civilian agency IT and professional services acquisitions through the pre-award lifecycle, from project initiation through task order award. The role serves as a technical expert and may independently lead one or more highly complex, high-dollar acquisitions valued at $250 million or more, advising clients, contractors, and Assisted Acquisition Services on pre-award strategies and activities. The position identifies and documents client requirements, conducts market research, develops acquisition strategies, prepares solicitations and related documents, and supports competition and fair-opportunity processes. It also leads matrixed Integrated Project Teams, coordinates responsibilities, manages client expectations, resolves acquisition issues, mentors junior staff, and maintains complete and accurate acquisition records. Temporary-duty business travel is required approximately 25% of the time.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in Federal service.
Specialized experience must demonstrate expertise in Federal acquisition and project management from acquisition initiation through contract or task order award.
Experience providing technical advice and identifying and developing customer agency requirements.
Experience preparing and documenting acquisition strategies.
Experience preparing statements of work and/or performance work statements.
Experience determining contract type.
Experience leading the technical evaluation of proposals.
U.S. citizenship or national status (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable.
Register with Selective Service if applicable.
Complete temporary-duty business travel approximately 25% of the time.
Serve a one-year probationary period if required.
Pass a Tier 2 background investigation.
Complete identity and work-status verification if not a GSA employee, with any discrepancies resolved as a condition of continued employment.
Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict or appearance of conflict exists.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages.

Responsibilities

Lead one or more highly complex, high-dollar acquisitions from initiation through contract or task order award.
Provide technical advice to clients, contractors, and Assisted Acquisition Services on pre-award strategies and activities.
Identify, analyze, schedule, and track acquisition milestones to ensure the acquisition meets client mission needs.
Assess, define, and document client technical and contractual requirements.
Conduct market research and identify acquisition strategies that meet client requirements.
Apply acquisition best practices and resolve complex pre-award acquisition challenges.
Translate client requirements and acquisition strategies into written documentation.
Prepare solicitations and related acquisition documents in accordance with approved acquisition strategies.
Write technical evaluation reports summarizing Technical Evaluation Board findings.
Develop and maintain partnerships with clients, contractor support staff, and other GSA employees.
Work with the Contracting Officer to solicit competition and provide fair opportunity through industry engagement activities, including Industry Day, Reading Rooms, and Due Diligence.
Lead matrixed Integrated Project Teams through the pre-award acquisition lifecycle.
Coordinate team responsibilities, manage client expectations, resolve complex acquisition issues, and mentor junior staff.
Ensure acquisition documentation and project files are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.