Summary As a Project Manager, you will manage one or more projects, which may involve highly-complex, and/or sensitive projects within the Office of Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS). This office provides cradle-to-grave acquisition, project, and financial management support. Location of position: Phoenix, Arizona We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Responsibilities This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. If you are selected for this position you will be expected to report to one of the geographic areas listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Serves as a project manager/COR and manages various cost reimbursable acquisitions (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF). Identifies, strategizes, schedules, and monitors the completion of project activities to satisfy client’s mission needs. Adheres to contract requirements and delivers high-quality products and services within budget constraints. Manages the unique elements of cost reimbursable contracts(e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF). Defines and communicates technical and contractual requirements to meet client needs. Identifies appropriate strategies for acquisitions and manages associated risks effectively. Serves as a GSA liaison to the client in all phases of project management and task order administration. Maintains an understanding of the technical environment of the assigned portfolio through routine client engagement. Steward of client funding including: performing in-depth financial tracking, forecasting, reporting on client funding, which is critical to the success of client projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: 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 or Non-­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Position security requirements are dependent on the position for which selected, and may be designated at Top Secret. Dependent on which position you are selected for you will be required to undergo and pass the appropriate Tier background investigation level. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Appointment to the position may be contingent upon a negative drug test result. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time). If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. The GS-13 salary range starts at $110,236 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience managing cost reimbursable contracts (e.g., Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)) for Information Technology (IT) and/or Professional Services (PS) projects. Such experience must include: project management; monitoring contractor performance; financial management; and the application of procurement practices and techniques to perform contract administration, management and closeout. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This position may be eligible for the bargaining unit If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including: Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is: Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission.