IT Strategy and Vendor Management Lead - Federal Acquisition Service

Overview

Summary: As an IT Strategy and Vendor Management Lead, you will guide the Information Technology Vendor Management Office to develop government-wide standards for requirements for Enterprise Architecture for Information Technology products and/or services.

Location: Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) - Office of IT Category - IT Vendor Management Office in Washington, DC;
Philadelphia, PA;
Chicago, IL;
Atlanta, GA; and Kansas City, MO.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

• Leads end-to-end planning, development, implementation, and execution of enterprise IT products, services, enterprise architecture strategic sourcing solutions, and interagency agreements that enhance agency technology acquisitions.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of enterprise architecture, system relationships, and integration requirements while performing spending and market analysis to identify consolidation opportunities and cost reductions.
• Utilizes quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate IT programs, assess performance metrics, and develop analytical models that inform strategic business and technology decisions.
• Develops and delivers strategic plans, policy recommendations, presentations, and guidance materials to senior executives and oversight bodies, ensuring complex IT and acquisition strategies align with organizational goals.
• Provides advisory and consultative services to stakeholders on IT procurement, vendor management, and technology modernization initiatives that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

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.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• 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.

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.

The GS-15 salary range starts at $150,359 per year and is dependent upon duty location.

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-14 level or higher in the Federal service.

Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below:

IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).

Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.

Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.

Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Specialized experience: is defined as demonstrated experience leading and managing complex, enterprise-wide information technology programs or initiatives that require expert knowledge of IT project…