As a Branch Chief incumbent will be responsible for the management, planning, coordination, and successful execution of acquisition activities undertaken by the assigned Branch. The position is in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Office of Acquisition Solutions Development (ASD). Location: Any of the locations listed. We are currently filling 13 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Major Duties as a Branch Chief: Serves as a senior level contract specialist for major acquisitions supporting the ASD business portfolio that include, but not limited to, Multiple Award Schedules program and Government-wide Acquisition and Multi-Agency contracts (GWACs and MACs) and telecommunications programs that are characterized by large funding levels with a minimum commitment period of five years.
Handles the organization's most complex, sophisticated and sensitive acquisitions, requiring an in-depth knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures. Serves as principal contracting advisor to the program management office and represents the ASD organization as the contractual authority at conferences and meetings.
Meets with top agency executives within various Federal agencies to plan future procurements, and to resolve unique problems relating to ongoing contracts. Independently generates solutions to long-standing issues associated with existing as well as contemplated contracts.
Controls contract administration activities, interprets contract provisions, ensures consistency in contract administration, advises the organization on resolution of conflicts and on needs for contract modifications, and implements lessons learned to improve contract administration. Serves as Branch Chief, responsible for the supervision of contract officers and contracting specialists.
Provides technical and administrative supervision/oversight to the assigned organizational staff. Oversee the daily operations of the organization. Ensures higher-echelon guidelines and priorities are followed. Manages the development of short and long-term goals and plans for the Branch that are consistent with national performance goals and objectives.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development
crcbvacancyinquiries@gsa.gov · 202-969-5703
This position is with Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration.
The posted pay range is $127624 – $188573/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
There are 13 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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