Summary As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. The incumbent serves as Deputy Director of Acquisition and Contracting (AAQ-2) reporting to the Director of Acquisition and Contracting (AAQ-1 ). Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ). The Deputy Director serves as a recognized expert, senior contracting advisor and consultant to the Director, senior agency officials and managers internal and external to the agency on complex and novel acquisition programs. The incumbent provides technical direction, leadership and managerial oversight for agency-wide contracting operations, including award and administration of contracts, leases, real estate transactions, agreements, and aviation research grants. The Directorate's work includes a portfolio of over 10,000 active contracts valued at over $80 Billion, and annual new awards/obligations of over $4.6 Billion through over 27,000 contractual actions. Contracts and Agreements range from NextGen and major National Airspace System (NAS) acquisitions, to air traffic control tower and facility construction contracts, to IT and support services, and all of the other goods and services necessary to meet the Agency's mission and keep FAA facilities and operations running. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the incumbent also maintains Level 3 Contracting certification. Leads the development of innovative solutions to FAA-Wide contractual challenges. Serves as Chair for FAA's Acquisition Strategy Review Board; provides advice and consultation to the Director, senior agency officials and acquisition personnel on complex, priority, and politically sensitive acquisition matters. Represents the Director and FAA's Acquisition Executive at executive level meetings within FAA, DOT, and with senior level officials across the federal government and private industry. Leads efforts, on behalf of the director, to strengthen acquisition and contracting acumen, capability, and performance across the agency. Provides direction and oversight in the achievement of organizational performance metrics. Provides strategic planning and direction to management and staff members in the Office of Acquisition and Contracting who are geographically dispersed. Assigns work; establishes goals and priorities for completion; sets pe1formance standards, evaluates performance; identifies and ensures training and development needs are met; and makes decisions and recommendations for appointment, promotion or rewards of employees. Manages the manpower, budget, supplies, space, equipment, travel and other resources needed to accomplish the work of the Directorate. Creates and maintains a climate of positive human relations and open communication within the Directorate. Establishes means by which employees can effectively contribute to the accomplishment of FAA goals and objectives. Incorporates Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) concepts to overall leadership responsibilities and supports the F AA's commitment to an inclusive work environment where employees are valued. Assures that employees are treated fairly and equitably without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or political or employee organization. Exercises sufficient internal controls to ensure that resources are safeguarded against waste, loss, and unauthorized use; ensures accurate records of the receipt, expenditure and use of resources are maintained; ensures operational efficiency is maximized, prescribed policies are followed, and internal controls meet agency standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To view the complete OPM qualification standard, please refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ Basic Requirements for Pay Band FV-L: (1) 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; and (2) 4 years of experience in contracting or related positions; At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower pay band or grade of the position, and must have provided the knowledge skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position; and (3) Completion of training for Level I, II or III certification. Training courses reflect a government-wide standard and each level of certification must be met to qualify for the next level. Applicants must document successful completion of core course work or evidence of certification. In addition to meeting the basic requirements above: To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the FV-K, FG/GS 15 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience developing and leading complex and novel acquisition strategies and achieving results through effective collaboration with others, in an environment of competing demands and priorities. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimensions or Technical Requirements in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Leadership and Management Dimensions or Technical Requirements listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical order and referred to the selecting official for consideration. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA