Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service, Springfield, Virginia. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is to function as an Acquisition Project Manager responsible for matters related to the planning and implementation of comprehensive acquisition programs delivering capabilities that are critical to the success of the Federal Protective Service's (FPS) operations. Duties performed: Leads the preparation and implementation of project plans and acquisition strategies related to the development, testing, and deployment of FPS IT and Communications systems and capabilities supporting business and law enforcement operations. Executes project plans in accordance with acquisition policy, including the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework. Establishes program performance metrics and manages project execution within the approved cost, schedule, and technical performance baseline. Identifies and manages programmatic and technical risks, reporting status and adverse trends to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Leads and participates in cross-functional Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) responsible for the acquisition, development, and deployment of FPS IT or Communications systems and capabilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/). Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required One-year probationary period may be required. Must meet Time-In-Grade requirements. This position requires a negative pre-employment drug test result prior to appointment into the position. 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. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. License required: No Pre-employment physical required: No This is a non-bargaining unit position. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. Confidential Financial Disclosure Report: The duties and responsibilities of this position require the incumbent to file the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to avoid involvement in a real or apparent conflict of intere.st. The form must be filed upon entry to the organization and annually thereafter This position is at the full performance level. Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operational events without regard to declarations of unscheduled leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations ( 5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing the following duties: Coordinating projects and/or studies aimed at improving program operations; Composing written reports, which document findings of assessments, analyses and/or evaluations Overseeing activities and operations related to the acquisition lifecycle framework to ensure quality deliverables; AND Providing advice and guidance regarding acquisition matters. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Only the first five pages of your resume will be used to make an eligibility/qualifications determination. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. NOTE: 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. Certificates and/or Training Requirements: Incumbent must have and maintain a Federal Acquisition Certification Project/Program Management (FAC-P/PM) Level II certification and a FAC-COR Level II certification or be able to obtain the certifications within 12 months. The position may also require DHS' IT Specialization if assigned to an IT or Mixed Program. Education Additional Information Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final job offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement in this Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk/Tier 2/ Moderate Tier, (Public Trust) position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).