Summary

The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is the Nation's oldest and most versatile federal law enforcement agency. The missions of the Marshals Service include protection of the judiciary, court security, witness security, asset forfeiture, apprehension of fugitives, apprehending and prosecuting unregistered sex offenders, and prisoner transportation and custody.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

All groups of qualified individuals within the civil service as defined by 5 U.S.C. 2101.

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Procurement Executive with full technical responsibility for managing, administering, and executing the development, implementation, and operation of programs, policies, and procedures pertaining to the USMS acquisition and procurement program. The acquisition and procurement program includes support to the USMS Headquarter Division, 94 (ninety-four) District Offices and various sub-offices nationwide including Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship required.
Must Complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report before entering on duty.
This is a Designated Random Drug Testing position.
Initial appointments to the SES require a one year probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications(ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided).

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:

Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Executive Core Qualification and Technical Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified.

The application process used to recruit for this position is TRADITIONAL METHOD.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions.

NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM furnish proof of prior SES appointment or completion of CDP program with their application.

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.
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.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
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.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications; Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Public Service Motivation. The Fundamental Competencies are crosscutting; and should be addressed over the course of each ECQ narratives. It is not necessary for you to address the Fundamental Competencies directly as long as the narrative, in its totality, shows mastery of these competencies on the whole.

Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the guide to SES qualifications.
Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website. You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements. Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs) - Please include information on the scope and complexity of your experience in the following Technical Qualifications.

Each MTQ is limited to two pages. The applicant must address the MTQs as separate narrative statement not to exceed 2 pages per MTQ. Applications without separate narrative statement will not be considered.

MTQ1 - Experience in developing and refining a wide variety of acquisition strategies for a complex procurement portfolio in collaboration with the highest levels of acquisition leadership across a large, functionally, and geographically dispersed enterprise to include leading and managing high-dollar acquisitions; establishing, evaluating, and measuring performance; and implementing program controls and compliance activities in support of an acquisition program in accordance with applicable laws, statues, Executive Orders (EO), Office of Management Budget (OMB) Circulars, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) memorandums, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

MTQ2 - Experience developing, leading and supervising a high performing, diverse and professional acquisition team; providing direction and guidance in pre and post contract management functions while incorporating innovative acquisition practices in support of effective and successful procurement operations including contract award and administration activities; effectively and efficiently managing financial responsibilities while concentrating on decreasing wasteful spending. This includes use of innovative acquisition practices (e.g. Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL) techniques), successfully managing assigned division budget, as well as developing, implementing, and enforcing agency-wide acquisition-related policies to ensure the organization is compliant and audit ready against the various governing rules and regulations that apply to the acquisition function.

Education

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you meet the Basic Education Requirements

A. Completed 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

B. 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. (MUST SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS).

OR

C. On January 1, 2000, held a position in the Federal Service in the GS-1102 Contract Specialist series and position was held at the grade 13 or higher. Applicants must have continually held this occupational series since January 1, 2000 NOTE: In order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade you will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements for this position.

Additional information

Special Note to Preference Eligible Veterans: Veteran's preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.

General Employment Information:

1. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation

2. DOJ EEO STATEMENT: The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gove/jmd/page/file/1394116/download

3. SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you were a born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purpose of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

How you will be evaluated: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Only experience obtained by the 11:59 EST on the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

1. A review of your resume, ECQs, MTQs, and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
2. Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
3. The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
4. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at USMS offices.
5. The selected individual will be further evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)-Qualifications Review Board (QRB) as required by law. OPM must review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment. All SES candidates will be now subject to a Structured Interview that will be conducted virtually, as part of this process.

NOTE: You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but you do not need to address the ECQs if you:
1. Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
2. Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
3. Have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by OPM.

Proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification must be provided in your application.

All the information supplied in your application will be reviewed. Fraudulent information may result in your application package being eliminated from consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Complete Resume that addresses the MTQs and ECQs. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages.
Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Salary, Grade Level, Status and (for current or former federal employees)
Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees)
Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs)
Transcripts
Other supporting documentation as required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/18/2025to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information

Agency contact information

Kaleigh Eckler

Phone

(703) 615-3529

Email

Kaleigh.Eckler@usdoj.gov

Address

US MARSHALS SERVICE
PROCUREMENT DIVISION
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
US

Next steps

Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Your experience/competencies must be clearly reflected in the ECQs and MTQs or you may be eliminated from the highly qualified status and/or result in non-referral. An SES rating and ranking panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If selected, your ECQs must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board, unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position. We recommend you preview the ECQs and MTQs outlined in this announcement before you start the application process.

We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome. Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/03/2025 to 12/18/2025

Salary

$150,160 to - $225,700 per year

Pay scale & grade

ES 00

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Arlington, VA

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Senior Executive

Promotion potential

00

Job family (Series)

1102 Contracting

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Top Secret

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
National security

Financial disclosure

Yes

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

ST-12843794-26-KE

Control number

851508400

U.S. Marshals Service

ABOUT_COMPANY

Procurement Executive