Director, Federal Acquisition Institute
What you'd do
The General Services Administration is interested in attracting the best talent for our diverse cadre of SES members from within GSA, the government and the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.
Major duties
The Director, Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) position is housed within GSA's Office of Government-wide Policy. Under the strategic direction of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) within the Office of Management and Budget and Executive Office of the President, the Director, FAI anticipates and addresses talent needs in the Federal acquisition community, and executes leading-edge training and development of the civilian agency acquisition workforce in order to strengthen their capabilities. The FAI Director is also responsible for implementing Government-wide certification, training, and development programs for Federal personnel entrusted with spending taxpayer dollars. Additional duties include the following: Manages the planning and development of acquisition curricula, while conducting an on-going evaluation of FAI training, career development programs and activities to ensure an innovative and responsive framework to improve the competency and capability of the civilian agency acquisition workforce Leads strategic planning efforts and the development of results-oriented performance measures, formulates FAI mission/vision/strategy and program budget plans, provides direction in the implementation of action plans, and ensures achievement of FAI goals and objectives through the most efficient use of available resources. Within a highly collaborative environment, works closely with OFPP, the FAI Board of Directors and Senior Procurement Executives of Federal agencies to jointly identify Government-wide acquisition workforce issues and concerns, develop common goals and strategies, leverage resources, and identify opportunities for cost-effective improvements for the access/delivery of FAI services to the civilian agency acquisition community. Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the civilian agency acquisition workforce to help inform the direction of these efforts. Periodically analyzes the acquisition career fields to verify and/or identify competencies, duties, tasks and required knowledge, skills and abilities. Develops appropriate partnerships/agreements to further the FAI mission, including collaborating with the Defense Acquisition University, key Federal agencies, State and local governments, academic institutions, professional associations and industry, and maintains appropriate liaison with these organizations for continuous exchange of information and knowledge sharing. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of educational academic programs that relate directly to the employment and advancement opportunities in the civilian agency acquisition workforce. Promotes and coordinates Government-wide research and studies to identify innovative strategies and techniques to improve the training and development of the civilian agency acquisition workforce. Anticipates and addresses talent needs in the Federal acquisition community. Provides advice and assistance to civilian agencies on identifying, attracting, and retaining acquisition workforce members. Works with the Office of Personnel Management on examinations, standards, and programs to recruit, select, develop, and retain a highly-qualified and professional acquisition workforce. Develops innovative and effective communication strategies to improve communication within the civilian agency acquisition workforce. Utilizes technology to serve all components of the civilian agency acquisition community.
What you need to qualify
All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position. Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration. MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Demonstrated leadership experience in the workforce development field, including developing and implementing innovative strategies for improving acquisition workforce skills and competencies. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with and effectively present, defend, or negotiate major acquisition workforce development plans, strategies, and decisions with a broad range of executive-level decision-makers, stakeholders, and customers. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. 2. Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. 3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable 5. Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. For guidance on how to address the ECQ's in the context of your resume, please refer to page 16 and 17 of the "Guide to SES Qualifications" at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/#url=Handbooks
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