Acquisitions Director

This Acquisitions Director position is with Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services) in Phoenix, AZ. Lead the Indian Health Service's nationwide acquisition program in support of healthcare for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. As Director of Acquisitions, inspire a high-performing workforce, shape acquisition policy, strengthen Tribal and strategic partnerships, and drive timely, cost-effective contracting. Champion innovation, accountability, and responsible stewardship to ensure healthcare teams have the resources they need to serve patients and communities. Key duties: • As Director of Acquisitions, you will serve in the Senior Executive Service and as the IHS Head of Contracting Activity, shaping a nationwide acquisition program that supports healthcare for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This is an opportunity to drive organizational change, develop strong leaders, and ensure acquisition services advance the IHS mission. Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for IHS acquisitions, aligning policy, resources, and contracting priorities with the needs of healthcare facilities and programs nationwide. Lead improvements across the acquisition program by simplifying processes, reducing delays, and holding leaders accountable for measurable results in service, quality, cost, and timeliness. Develop and empower acquisition leaders and staff, building a workforce that values sound judgment, collaboration, innovation, and responsive service. Advise senior IHS and HHS officials and strengthen relationships with Tribal partners and other stakeholders to resolve complex acquisition challenges and advance shared priorities. Direct stewardship of the agency's acquisition portfolio, promoting competition, integrity, and effective oversight while ensuring contracting decisions support patient care and essential operations. Qualifications: 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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) 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 must 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): 1102 Series Basic Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/contracting-series-1102/ 1. Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. AND 2. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 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. Transcripts must be submitted as part of your initial application. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In addition to the minimum requirements, the following certification is determined to be essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of a particular position. Applicants who do not meet a selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration. Completion of FAC-C (Professional) or legacy FAC-C Level III Certification; OR Completion of DoD Contracting Professional Certification TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume must demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1 - Procurement and Regulatory Expertise Comprehensive knowledge of Federal acquisition statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures sufficient to provide executive leadership and oversight of an agency-wide acquisition program. Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret procurement policy, resolve complex or unprecedented contracting issues, and ensure compliance, integrity, and responsible stewardship throughout the acquisition lifecycle. TQ 2 - Strategic Acquisition Leadership and Stakeholder Coordination Demonstrated ability to lead acquisition strategies across a functionally diverse enterprise and collaborate with senior agency officials, Tribal governments and organizations, Federal agencies, and industry to address complex and high-visibility procurement matters. Proven ability to align acquisition resources with mission priorities, lead acquisition professionals, and achieve measurable improvements in timeliness, cost, quality, and support for healthcare delivery. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 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. ECQ 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. ECQ 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. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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. ECQ 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. 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. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or TQs. If submitted, those additional documents will not be reviewed. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.