Supervisory Contract Specialist (Senior Deputy Assistant Director)

Supervisory Contract Specialist (Senior Deputy Assistant Director)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES.

Major Duties:

• As the Senior Deputy Assistant Director for the Administration Division, the incumbent directs the management of the various branches within the division. This includes programs and activities associated with procurement, site selection, environmental compliance, new construction and expansion efforts, and operations, including its budget and financial programs. The primary role of the incumbent is to serve as the Procurement Executive for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), with full technical responsibility for directing the development, implementation, and operation of programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to the BOP acquisition and procurement program. The BOP acquisition and procurement program includes support to the Central Office, Correctional Institutions, Regional Offices, and Residential Reentry Management Offices. Additionally, the incumbent directs the development, dissemination, and implementation of procurement policies and procedures, which provide field locations the necessary guidance to comply with applicable laws and government regulations; provide oversight over all BOP procurements. As the Procurement Executive, the incumbent is the Bureau's procurement expert and is responsible for interpreting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Department of Justice and BOP acquisitions policies, statutes, and cases. They represent the BOP as the principal, on all procurement matters, and in meetings with high-ranking officials. The incumbent manages the planning, development and establishment of short and long-term strategies and approaches for contracting plans and overall acquisition and life cycle programs. As a principal member of the Assistant Director's staff, the incumbent is involved in all major policy decisions in the assigned functional areas, which requires the incumbent to keep informed and current on goals and objectives of the Attorney General, Director of the BOP, Assistant Director for Administration, and the status of accomplishments toward those goals and objectives. The Senior Deputy Assistant Director oversees multi-million dollar budgets throughout the BOP which includes: analyzing needs, developing advanced budget projections, allocating resources, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and reconciling budget outlays and allocations. He/she frequently coordinates with other divisional staff and the BOP Director's Office to identify and monitor key indicators for functional areas, as well as develop, review and monitor agency and division specific strategic plans. This position requires a high level of managerial and administrative expertise to include awareness of the social and political forces that impact BOP programs, the ability to represent the agency at the highest levels of government, and the ability to delegate authority. The Procurement Executive must maintain a Level III FAC-C (Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting), as outlined by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP). Additionally, the incumbent may have frequent contacts with other division staff and management, regional managers, institution staff, correctional staff and officials from other correctional and law enforcement agencies, and/or other public officials and agencies, including Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.

Qualifications: The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume-NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be considered. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessment, and/or interview. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the mandatory technical qualification listed below. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: MTQ 1 - Demonstrated experience in directing and leading procurement operations, and providing strategic enterprise leadership; including assessing the health of the organization, evaluating and measuring performance, formulating objectives and priorities, enhancing organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and implementing plans to meet the acquisition requirements of an Agency. In addition, demonstrated experience in developing and refining a wide variety of acquisition strategies for a complex procurement portfolio in collaboration with the highest levels of acquisition leadership across a large, functionally diverse enterprise to include leading and managing complex multi-billion acquisitions; establishing, evaluating, and measuring performance, program control and compliance of the acquisitions. MTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience working with senior Executive Branch officials; members of Congress; or other national-level groups to develop and implement procurement policies. MTQ 3 - Experience leading and managing a procurement staff or large organization.

How to Apply: You must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents. NOTE: This position requires the completion of the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) and SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All required supporting documentation MUST be received by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Required supporting documentation must be submitted via USAJOBS (uploaded). Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line: DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20534 E-Mail: BOP-HRM-SES-S@bop.gov Phone: 202-307-0495.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-06