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Summary The Associate Administrator for Acquisition/Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) leads Treasury's enterprise-wide procurement operations within the Treasury Common Services Center. The incumbent provides strategic leadership and executive direction for a multibillion-dollar acquisition portfolio, counsels senior executives, resolves complex procurement challenges, and drives modernization, vendor engagement, and workforce excellence aligned with Treasury's mission. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) for the Treasury Common Services Center (TCSC), reporting to the Deputy Administrator for Operations. As the Department's principal executive for operational procurement, the incumbent provides strategic leadership, policy direction, and executive oversight for the planning, execution, and evaluation of all procurement activities under the TCSC. The CPO serves as the senior authority for acquisition operations, with responsibility for enterprise-level contracting programs that directly support the missions of Treasury bureaus and Departmental offices. The incumbent functions as the principal consultant and advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to operational procurement. This includes providing strategic counsel to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition/Senior Procurement Executive, Chief Acquisition Officer, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Bureau Heads, and other senior stakeholders. The incumbent leads and resolves complex, sensitive acquisition issues and ensures that procurement decisions advance programmatic goals, manage risk, and uphold procurement integrity. The acquisition portfolio under the incumbent's purview encompasses billions of dollars in obligations annually and includes mission-critical contracts supporting IT modernization, financial systems, cybersecurity, and national security operations. The CPO develops and implements acquisition strategies aligned with Departmental priorities and ensures compliance with applicable federal acquisition statutes, regulations, and Treasury policies. The incumbent provides oversight of all phases of the acquisition lifecycle-including acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, administration, and closeout-and ensures timely, efficient, effective, and ethical procurement of goods and services that meet agency needs at fair and reasonable prices. The CPO also plays a critical role in the Department's operational sourcing, category management, and vendor engagement strategies, and leads efforts to modernize acquisition systems and tools, enhance market research, and promote robust competition. The incumbent ensures the Treasury acquisition function remains compliant, agile, and strategically positioned to support evolving federal priorities and agency objectives. In collaboration with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and other senior officials, the CPO leads enterprise-level acquisition innovation and performance initiatives. This includes analyzing procurement data to identify opportunities for leveraging emerging technologies, optimizing acquisition processes, and achieving cost savings and efficiencies. The incumbent works closely with other key business functions, such as Information Technology, Finance, and Budget, to ensure that procurement operations are strategically integrated with agency mission and resource planning. Through strategic delegation and executive leadership, the CPO fosters a high-performing, innovative, and inclusive acquisition workforce that supports Treasury's enterprise-wide procurement goals. The incumbent exercises full executive supervisory authority over a geographically dispersed acquisition workforce, including subordinate SES, GS-15, and senior-level contracting professionals. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinate managers; setting strategic priorities; and ensuring performance, resource alignment, and policy compliance across Treasury's procurement operations. The CPO holds final authority over personnel actions within the TCSC acquisition workforce such as hiring, promotions, performance appraisals, and discipline, ensuring all actions align with merit principles and certification requirements. The incumbent leads workforce development, succession planning, and continuous learning efforts, and oversees warrant programs, certification tracking, and compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) directives for operational procurement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position Associate Administrator for Acquisition/Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you must meet the following requirements: A. Must have successfully completed a bachelor's degree with a major in any field. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS) or B. Must have successfully completed 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS) or C. On January 1, 2000, must have held a position in the Federal service in the GS-1102 Contract Specialist series and the position was held at the grade level 5 or higher and must have continually held this occupational series since January 1, 2000. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR SF-50) RESUME: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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. Your resume must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to fulfill executive responsibilities typically required in SES positions, including: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Accountability for the success of one or more specific programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals; Supervising the work of employees (other than personnel assistants) at least 25% of the time; or Exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): By statute, OPM prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to evaluate executive experience and not technical expertise. The following ECQs provide the focus for certification of executive core qualifications for initial appointment to the Senior Executive Service. Your two-page resume should show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness. ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology. ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience. ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement. ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking. FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website: Executive Core Qualifications. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): In addition to the ECQs, candidates must address Technical Qualifications (TQs). TQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the TQs below: TQ 1 - Expert knowledge of theories, regulations, policy and practices governing federal procurement and strategic acquisition of commodities and services. Skill in oral and written communications to present concepts in a clear and precise manner. TQ 2 - Mastery of procurement principles and technical or program requirements to plan and manage or make decisions or recommendations that significantly impact the execution of the agency's complex acquisitions. Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgement in developing solutions to achieve strategic effectiveness and efficiencies. TQ 3 - Mastery of managerial and communication techniques to lead interrelated enterprise-wide acquisition initiatives in collaboration with senior acquisition officials; direct change in an evolving government-wide acquisition environment; and direct the operational procurement activities of a significantly complex acquisition program of a large federal agency. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or the TQs. Only the required 2-page resume will be considered. Education For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information Veterans' Preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. 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 five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office. 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