Deputy Chief Procurement Officer

Office of the Chief Procurement Officer • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is hiring a Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, also known as the Deputy Senior Procurement Executive, to oversee the department’s procurement system. The position reports to the Chief Procurement Officer and serves as deputy principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Administration/Chief Acquisition Officer and other senior HUD leaders on agency acquisition matters. The incumbent provides collaborative, visionary leadership to improve business processes and advance HUD’s strategic missions, goals, and program objectives through oversight and administration of the procurement program.

The Deputy assists the Chief Procurement Officer with procurement operations, including serving as principal Contracting Officer for Headquarters and Field with delegated authority to obligate funds in support of HUD programs. The role applies federal contracting regulations, statutes, procedures, and program objectives to determine contract types and negotiation authority; reviews major procurements for alignment with strategic plans and appropriate value; and may delegate contracting authority within applicable HUD directives and policies. The position also analyzes and refines procurement policies and processes, and leads acquisition and contracting strategies across pre-award, post-award, and contract price/cost analysis activities.

This is a Senior Executive Service position. Candidates must demonstrate executive leadership and supervisory experience, as well as the specified Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications. The position has positive education and training requirements, including a qualifying bachelor’s degree and contracting experience/training. The role is subject to federal suitability, security, ethics, and financial disclosure requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Must complete personnel security vetting before entering on duty and obtain and maintain the required clearance level.
• Subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period unless already completed.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Must complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) when requested.
• Must demonstrate progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience at a major management level in a large or complex organization, including experience indicative of senior executive managerial capability.
• Application must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications in a resume not exceeding two pages.
• MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience leading a complex, multi-faceted acquisition organization with a significant procurement portfolio, generally comparable to $1 billion or more, responsible for planning, awarding, administering, and overseeing major acquisition programs.
• MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic acquisition initiatives that improve organizational performance, strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, manage procurement risk, and support mission accomplishment.
• Must demonstrate the five Executive Core Qualifications: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
• Must have completed a four-year bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.
• Must complete mandatory agency training for progression to GS-14 or higher contracting positions, including at least four years of experience in contracting or related positions.
• Must provide college transcripts documenting the required degree and coursework; failure to provide them results in an ineligible rating.
• If not currently employed by HUD in the 1102 series at GS-14 or above, the selected candidate will be given a reasonable timeframe to complete applicable mandatory training.
• Current or former political appointees within the specified categories and five-year period must disclose this information on their resume and to Human Resources.
• Career SES entrants must provide evidence of ECQs and MTQs; current SES members, SESCDP graduates certified by OPM, or individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility must instead attach proof of eligibility for noncompetitive SES appointment.
• Must comply with federal Standards of Ethical Conduct, criminal conflict-of-interest statutes, HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations, and any applicable financial disclosure requirements.
• Must attend mandatory ethics training within three months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy Chief Procurement Officer (Deputy Senior Procurement Executive) overseeing HUD’s procurement system.
• Advise the Assistant Secretary for Administration/Chief Acquisition Officer and other senior HUD leaders on agency acquisition activities.
• Provide leadership to improve procurement business processes and accomplish HUD strategic missions, goals, and program objectives.
• Assist the Chief Procurement Officer in serving as principal Contracting Officer for Headquarters and Field, with delegated authority to obligate funds in support of HUD’s mission and programs.
• Apply federal contracting regulations, statutes, procedures, and program objectives to determine appropriate contract types and negotiation authorities.
• Review major procurements for consistency with HUD strategic plans and ensure that expected value and benefits are appropriate for costs.
• Delegate contracting authority to OCPO personnel as permitted by HUD directives and policies.
• Analyze and revise HUD procurement policies and processes to support efficient, compliant procurement and changing agency needs.
• Manage, develop, and assess acquisition and contracting program strategies.
• Lead pre-award, post-award, and contract price/cost analysis functions using a broad range of contracting methods and contract types.
• Evaluate bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility, contractor performance, and other contract actions using knowledge of business practices and market conditions.
• Guide and influence the effectiveness of HUD acquisition planning processes and procedures.
• Negotiate procurements involving complex products and/or services.
• Lead organizational work, major programs or projects, strategic performance monitoring, policy development, and supervision of employees.

Benefits

• Compensation package comparable to the private sector.
• Networking and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; the specific benefits offered are not detailed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive