DAA Acquisitions and Relocation Management

DEA's Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) and Bureau Procurement Chief (BPC) leads the agency's enterprise acquisition program in support of its global law enforcement mission. Serving as the principal acquisition advisor to executive leadership, the incumbent oversees acquisition strategy, procurement operations, policy, workforce development, and an annual contracting portfolio of nearly $1 billion, ensuring mission success and responsible stewardship of public resources.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

• MTQ 1
  - Executive Acquisition Leadership
  • Demonstrated experience leading a large, complex federal acquisition organization with responsibility for enterprise acquisition strategy, procurement operations, contract administration, acquisition governance, and workforce leadership.
• MTQ 2
  - Strategic Business and Financial Management
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate acquisition planning with strategic planning, budget formulation and execution, organizational investment decisions, and enterprise risk management while overseeing large, complex acquisition portfolios.
• MTQ 3
  - Executive Leadership and Organizational Transformation
  • Demonstrated experience advising senior executives, leading cross-functional organizations, driving enterprise modernization initiatives, building strategic partnerships, and achieving measurable organizational and mission results through innovation, collaboration, and sound business judgment.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1:
  Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding
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    - Competencies:
    • Knowledge of the American System of Government
      :
      Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation.
    • Commitment to the Rule of Law
      :
      Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
    • Civic-Mindedness
      :
      Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2:
  Driving Efficiency
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    - Competencies:
    • Fiscal Responsibility
      :
      Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
    • Managing Resources
      :
      Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.
    • Leveraging Technology
      :
      Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.
• ECQ 3:
  Merit and Competence
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    - Competencies:
    • Technical Skill
      :
      Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain.
    • Problem Solving
      :
      Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems.
    • Agility and Resilience
      :
      Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.
• ECQ 4:
  Leading People
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    - Competencies:
    • Accountability
      :
      Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised.…