Acquisition System Program Manager

Acquisition System Program Manager

Department: General Services Administration

Location(s): Lakewood, Colorado, Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $164956 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: Serves as an Acquisition System Advisor supporting federal acquisition workforce training and development. Identifies workforce needs, implements initiatives, and enhances career development. Collaborates with agencies and stakeholders to strengthen acquisition policies and overall program performance. Location of position: GSA, Office of Government-wide Policy, Lakewood, CO, Washington, DC We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Major Duties:

• Support the Director in identifying strategic priorities and developing system solutions to support training and learning development of the civilian acquisition workforce; participates in strategic planning efforts and the development of performance measures and implementation of action plans; analyzes government and industry practices and explores new business models and technologies; maintains partnership across agencies; collaborates with customer agencies to identify Government-wide acquisition workforce issues and opportunities for cost-effective improvements. Provide leadership, management, and direction in developing, analyzing, and implementing policies, project plans and procedures; proactively identifies, plans, and executes strategic projects supporting the Federal acquisition learning management system and related information technology initiatives; develops business case recommendations including resource solutions; ensures continuous operability and deployment of tools and technology within the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) portfolio. Apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative analytical methods or processes to assess and improve program effectiveness; monitors technical aspects of broad programmatic issues; enforces effective data management policies; participates in the development, tracking, and execution of performance measures; reviews and documents operating instructions and recommends changes to policies or procedures as needed. Assist the Director in conducting ongoing evaluation of training and career development programs; provides advice and assistance to agencies in shaping Government-wide career development tools leveraging the learning management system; oversees system implementation of Government-wide training, education, and certification requirements; coordinates and facilitates interagency working groups to assess needs and implement strategies for workforce improvement. Develop options and recommendations for streamlining and consolidating acquisition processes associated with procuring acquisition training technologies and related contract support, ensuring statement of work and contracts comply with the Federal Acquisition Regulations; ensures Acquisition Workforce Training Fund initiatives operate consistently with guidelines; develops authoritative articles, papers, and reports explaining FAI's position; serves as nationally recognized authority and spokesperson; represents the organization on Government-wide committees or workgroups related to information systems and technology.

Qualifications: 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 $164,956 per year. 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. Specialized experience is experience: Developing, implementing, or managing a learning management system supporting workforce training or certification programs with Government-wide or enterprise-wide scope. Applying qualitative or quantitative analytical methods to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements affecting enterprise system operations or related policies. Overseeing enterprise implementation of acquisition workforce certification, training, or career development initiatives, and Advising senior leadership and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on program or policy initiatives involving significant or controversial issues.

How to Apply: Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-04