Summary The U.S. Secret Service is seeking an executive level Chief Procurement Officer to lead the Office of Procurement and provide oversight, expertise and advice on acquisition planning and all phases of procurement and contracting for the U.S. Secret Service. Responsibilities As the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee, manage, and develop policies and procedures involving the procurement of supplies, construction, and services required to manage the overall operational efficiency within the Secret Service. As the agency authority on procurement and contracting matters, you will be responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services for the protective, investigative, and administrative mission of the Secret Service. As a key executive advisor, you will inform the Chief Management Officer and the Chief Operating Officer on the interpretation of contracting laws, principles, and regulations to generate new procurement concepts or make recommendations regarding procurement matters impacting the Secret Service. The primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Acquires commercial items, classified/sensitive intelligence technology, protective countermeasures, major nationwide telecommunication network systems, complex and diversified information technology systems and services, major system acquisitions for highly sensitive investigation and protection equipment, and state-of-the-art electronic and security systems. Products and services procured are unique, time sensitive, high dollar value and critical to the mission of the Secret Service. Plans, directs, and oversees a worldwide centralized procurement program through several subordinate supervisors who directly supervise contract and procurement specialists, automation specialists, and administrative/support personnel in procuring equipment, supplies, and services for the Secret Service. Refines procurement policies used in the acquisition of goods and services to enhance operational efficiency; develops and implements new procedures and processes to streamline and improve operations. Develops and maintains liaison with officials from other Federal agencies as well as state and local agencies, the private sector, administrators of other related programs and professional associations, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Keeps abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation impacting procurement programs, program innovations at the Federal, state, and local levels, and in the private sector. Provides authoritative interpretations, instructions, and guidance relative to all phases of procurement management. Provides information and guidance at meetings with senior officials of the Secret Service. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizenship is required. Obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret clearance is required. Submitting to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. This is a resume-based hiring method. Resumes must not exceed 5 pages. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Maintain a TS/SCI clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Possess Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) at Senior-Level Certification or equivalent, or the incumbent must be able to obtain Senior-Level Certification within 18 months from assignment to the position. Successfully complete a one-year probationary period in the SES, unless you are exempt based on previous successful completion of such probation. File an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 within 30 days after appointment. Background Investigation: You must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation in order to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance as a condition of placement in this position. Mobility Requirement: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, applicants are expected to be mobile and once appointed, SES members will be required to sign a mobility agreement and may be reassigned at the direction of the appointing authority. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Selective Service: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and selected for this position, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. Qualifications (1) As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions. If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position. (2) EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ): The fundamental competencies within the following five ECQs are also a part of the selection criteria for SES positions. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope, complexity, and budget of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. For this vacancy announcement, no separate supplemental ECQ documentation is required. Your resume must incorporate each of the following ECQs: ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Applicants can obtain additional information regarding the Executive Core Qualifications on the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp We recommend that your resume addressing the ECQs include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize the level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the program, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiative undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken. (3) MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): MTQ1: Demonstrated executive level experience developing and interpreting concepts, principles, practices, policies, rules, and regulations as they relate to procurement operations and programs in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, OMB Circulars, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Prior experience must reflect responsibility for both pre-and post-award management and administration. MTQ2: Executive level experience identifying effective and efficient business strategies, at times, departing from previous approaches, which requires the origination of contracting innovations, concepts, or principles. MTQ3: Extensive knowledge and executive leadership experience managing business operations and mission support functions across a complex, diverse portfolio in a large organization. Inherent to this qualification is the demonstrated ability to assess and prioritize customer needs, to develop strategies and plans to address those needs, and manage multiple facets of organizational change. Please do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and MTQs. Important: Refer to the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement for page length and other formatting specifications. Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with specifications. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME-ONLY method, therefore, evidence of each ECQ and MTQ must be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your 5-page resume. The following categories of applicants may omit the ECQs from their resume, but MUST address the MTQs within their resume. Categories include: Applicants who are currently serving under a SES career appointment (must provide a copy of Standard Form 50-Notification of Personnel Action that documents career appointment to the SES). Applicants who are eligible for reinstatement to the SES (must provide a copy of Standard Form 50-Notification of Personnel Action that documents career appointment to the SES). Applicants who are graduates of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Programs (must provide proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification). The Office of Personnel Management 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. 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. Education In order to meet the basic requirement for the 1102 Series, applicant must meet one of the requirements listed below: A. Must have completed all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the Agency for progression to higher-level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. -AND- B. Must have completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Note: College transcripts must be included in your application package, if you are qualifying based on your education. -OR- C. Exception. Federal Employees in ES-1102 or GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. Additional Information Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. This position will require a credit check after initial job qualifications have been determined. To review terms found in this announcement click here. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a may submit a written complaint to Equal.Opportunity@usss.dhs.gov.