About the Position: Serve as Chief of the Acquisition Management Branch in a Program Management Division of a Project Management organization responsible for planning and developing the acquisition strategy for major weapon system(s). Position requires a mastery of Procurement Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Army FAR Supplement (AFARS), AMCOM Supplements to the FAR and technical disciplines such as Production, Engineering, Configuration, Logistics and Program Management.

Duties

Determines the amount of funding, equipment, supplies and other support needed. Collaborates with supervisors of other organizations to coordinate work and related changes affecting other units. Maintain liaison with Project Manager, Deputy PMs, Technical Management, Logistics Management, Configuration Management, and Administration in connection with program segment(s). Influences other departments to provide timely and accurate inputs to the acquisition requirements, to streamline the acquisition process, to process acquisition documents, and to execute and administer contracts. Provides expert consultant services for procurement laws and regulations, acquisition strategy, production capabilities, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) actions, and contract administration. Represents the assigned area(s) in conferences/meetings that require extensive preparation to exchange information, evaluate/coordinate projects, defend actions, propose solutions and discuss and resolve complex problems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/ GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service that includes: 1) Interpreting regulations and directives emanating from higher levels; 2) Developing plans for executing acquisition initiatives to include development of new or modifying existing contracting and acquisition systems; and 3) Providing assistance with highly visible and complex procurements. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyCommunicationsContracting/ProcurementPlanning and Evaluating

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W6DVAA PEO TAC MSL REDSTONE ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk