Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Category Management - Federal Acquisition Service

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position. Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration. MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: 1. Demonstrated experience working with executive level colleagues, employees, customers and other stakeholders to identify, develop and implement solutions and resolve issues related to the acquisition/management of Federal information technology/telecommunications, professional services, and other key categories. 2. Demonstrated experience in the principles of category management, including: optimizing contract vehicles for acquiring services, managing data collection and analysis, leveraging supplier relationships, maximizing customer relationships, and establishing and managing communities of practice. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding- This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. 2. Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. 3. Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable 5. Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. The individual serves as the Deputy Assistant Commissioner (Deputy AC) for the Office of Category Management, Office of Acquisition Solution Development (ASD), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) located in the General Services Administration (GSA). The Office of Category Management is responsible for planning, directing and executing, on a nationwide basis, overall work to be accomplished by the Category Management Service Center, Vendor Management Service Center, Non-IT Program Management Service Center, and the Office of the IT Category. In this capacity, the Deputy AC for the Office of Category Management is responsible for facilitating the development of innovative contracts, services, solutions, practices and strategies that improve ASD's performance, services and value to the federal government. The Executive administers and manages policies, procedures, and resources to ensure that the Category Management programs' missions and functions are carried out in an efficient and effective manner as prescribed by applicable GSA and federal policies, regulations, procedures and mandates. Additionally, the Deputy AC performs the following: Provides expert technical advice and assistance to the Assistant Commissioner, ASD, and to the FAS Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner concerning existing and evolving or proposed governmentwide contracts, services, solutions, policies, procedures, and automated system support pertaining to the ASD Category Management programs. Provides strategic and change leadership to ensure that the ASD Category Management vision, mission, values, goals and objectives are identified, communicated, and integrated into all other GSA and ASD programs and aligned with key national programs. Develops ASD Category Management strategic and tactical plans. Responsible for planning initiatives to achieve organizational goals and to improve operations. Serves as the primary focal point for ASD Category Management solutions design and product management activities. Manages and controls processes to review and evaluate the composition and performance of the portfolio's various supply channels and ensure the portfolio responds to current and future products and services requirements of customers, known and anticipated industry trends, and governmentwide goals. Coordinates with ASD, FAS and GSA offices to ensure that the AS