Acquisition Manager

This vacancy replaces vacancy announcement #26-13032376. Please see the Summary under "How to Apply".

Duties

• Lead the U.S Tax Court's acquisition program, to include procuring supplies, equipment, services, and furnishings from government and non-government sources through new contracts, competitive bids, or existing government contracts.
• Serve as the point of contact for Tax Court personnel regarding acquisitions and administrative matters affecting the procurement of supplies and services.
• Research and evaluate vendors; prepare acquisition strategies, source selection plans, contract specifications and solicitations; ensure the availability of funds; obtain and review bids and proposals; and negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts.
• Negotiate with vendors for the best price or value for contracted services and purchases.
• Coordinate with selected vendors on supply and delivery of purchased items.
• Communicate, evaluate, and monitor contract performance to ensure complete with contracted obligations; assist with clarifying contract requirements and resolving any conflicts.
• Prepare purchase orders and enter obligations into the Court's accounting system.
• Maintain detailed procurement files which are subject to audit.
• Adhere to the Guide to Judiciary Policy and the Tax Court's internal policies, procedures, and control processes.
• Develop U.S. Tax Court procurement and procedures.
• Maintain FAC-C (Professional) or equivalent certification pursuant to the Judiciary guidelines.
• Serve as Purchase Credit Card coordinator and perform related duties.
• Coach and mentor Tax Court personnel that support procurement activities.
• Reports to the Deputy Clerk for Administrative Services

Salary

• $143,913 - $197,200/year

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the federal government and adhere to Court's Code of Conduct. Tax Court employees are considered "at-will" employees, and, as such, may be terminated with or without cause.
• Those who are required must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• Selection for this position is contingent on a favorable suitability determination and security background check, to include credit check, federal income tax check and criminal check.
• A candidate selected for this position must be current on his or her federal income tax obligations before employment with the Tax Court and must remain current while employed by the Tax Court.
• Continued employment post-appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of the background investigation and credit check and favorable adjudication of those checks.
• A subsequent background reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required. All applicant information is subject to verification.
• The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for Court employees.
• Experience in federal or state court operations or in law firms is preferred but not required.
• Copies of Certifications must be submitted with the application to be considered

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in federal procurement, to include serving as a contracting officer authorized to solicit contract proposals, negotiate, execute, administer, and/or terminate public contracts.
• Demonstrated experience developing statements of work and procurement strategies, evaluation plans, pricing methodologies and contract administration plans.
• Exceptional leadership, team building, and management skills, with a proven record of organizational and problem-solving skills; sound ethics and judgment; and a professional demeanor.
• A demonstrated ability to exercise a substantial degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal, written, and presentation skills, and a proven track record of serving as a trusted adviser.
• Applicants must possess a FAC-C (Professional) or equivalent certification, or possess a Legacy FAC-C Certification (Levels I, II, or III), Legacy Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification (Levels I, II, or III) or a Department of Defense (DOD) Contracting Professional Certification, at the time of application.
• Four years of (1) demonstrated experience leading source selections consisting of: cost or price analysis, negotiations, and preparation of related contract documentation; (2) demonstrated experience awarding and administering a variety of contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost-Reimbursement, Incentive, and/or Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ); and demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement rules.

Education A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field is required. Applicants must possess a FAC-C (Professional) or equivalent certification, or possess a Legacy FAC-C Certification (Levels I, II, or III), Legacy Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Certification (Levels I, II, or III) or a Department of Defense (DOD) Contracting Professional Certification, at the time of application. Copies of certifications must be submitted with the application to be considered. Four years of (1) demonstrated experience leading source selections consisting of: cost or price analysis, negotiations, and preparation of related contract documentation; (2) demonstrated experience awarding and administering a variety of contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Cost-Reimbursement, Incentive, and/or Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ); and demonstrated knowledge of federal procurement rules. Other Information If you fail to provide the information required, your application will not be evaluated beyond the basic screening process. The applicants deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in a personal interview at their own expense. Applicants scheduled for an interview should advise if a reasonable accommodation will be necessary. Travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed. NOTE: The Court will not accept, consider, or provide notice of incomplete applications or applications that do not comply with these instructions. Candidates who submit multiple applications during the vacancy opening period must indicate in the email how the application has been updated in order for the subsequent application to be considered. NOTE: The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, with or without prior written or other notice. NOTE: The Court reserves the right to retain all application materials received for a period of six months after the closing of this announcement to fill additional vacancies. Required Documents

• A letter of interest addressed to Deputy Clerk for Administrative Services;
• A resume (not to exceed two pages) highlighting relevant knowledge and experience;
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees cited to meet the education requirement;
• Evidence of professional certification;
• Contact information for three professional references; and
• Your most-recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, if you are or have been a Federal government employee.

How to Apply

POSITION SUMMARY: The Acquisition Manager will be the U.S. Tax Court's principal contracting officer and will work independently in leading all phases of the Court's acquisition program, to include developing procurement policy and acquisition strategies, conducting market research, source selection planning, and the awarding, managing, administering, and closing out of Court contracts. The Acquisition Manager has a significant role within the Court working directly with Court leadership and offices to support the development of contract requirements. The Acquisition Manager will also oversee the purchase card program, the activities of contracting officer representatives (COR), and the training of personnel fulfilling purchase card and COR responsibilities.