Associate Administrator For Acquistion

The Associate Administrator for Acquisition, serving as the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), leads critical federal acquisition and procurement functions for a government agency. This senior executive role requires strategic leadership, expert knowledge of federal contracting, and the ability to drive efficiency and innovation in complex acquisition programs.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Direct and manage enterprise-wide acquisition initiatives and operational procurement activities.
• Oversee strategic acquisition of commodities and services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Lead and inspire a high-performance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strategically manage resources, budgets, and drive efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• Develop solutions for complex acquisitions, applying sound and independent judgment.
• Monitor progress towards organizational goals, making appropriate adjustments as needed.
• *Qualifications:**

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet **one** of the following educational/experience criteria:

• **A.** Successfully completed a bachelor's degree in any field (Transcripts required).
• **B.** Successfully completed 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management (Transcripts required).
• **C.** Held a Federal service position in the GS-1102 Contract Specialist series at grade level 5 or higher continuously since January 1, 2000 (SF-50 required).
• *Required Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Demonstrated in Resume:**

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to executive responsibilities, covering:

• **Commitment to Rule of Law:** Upholding the Constitution and serving the American people.
• **Driving Efficiency:** Strategically managing resources, budgeting, and leveraging technology.
• **Merit and Competence:** Producing exceptional quality work through technical skill, problem-solving, and agility.
• **Leading People:** Inspiring teams, fostering a high-performance culture, and accountability.
• **Achieving Results:** Aligning individual and organizational results with strategic goals.
• *Required Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Demonstrated in Resume:**

Candidates must also show experience and accomplishments related to:

• **TQ 1:** Expert knowledge of federal procurement theories, regulations, policy, and strategic acquisition, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• **TQ 2:** Mastery of procurement principles for planning and managing complex agency acquisitions, applying high-level independent judgment.
• **TQ 3:** Mastery of managerial and communication techniques to lead enterprise-wide acquisition initiatives, direct change, and oversee operational procurement for a large federal agency.
• *Application & Resume Guidelines:**
• Your resume **must not exceed two pages** and should clearly demonstrate possession of the ECQs and TQs through examples of experience, education, and accomplishments.
• Resumes over the two-page limit may be disqualified or not fully reviewed.
• **Note:** If you are a member of the SES, have completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to specifically address ECQs. Instead, attach proof of your eligibility (e.g., SF-50, QRB certification).