Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Configuration and Data Management Specialist and perform specific portions of configuration, data, engineering data, STINFO, airworthiness and deficiency reporting management tasks in support of a Division/Branch within a Directorate life cycle management organization.

Duties

Perform Configuration Management (CM) tasks in support of a United States Air Force (USAF) or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) life cycle management organization. Perform Data Management (DM) tasks in support of a USAF or FMS life cycle management organization. Perform engineering/technical data management tasks in support of a USAF or FMS life cycle organization. Perform Deficiency Report {DR) Management tasks in support of a USAF or FMS life cycle management organization. Perform all duties in a professional manner, supporting management and users of process outputs, providing advice and assistance as required. This position is a developmental (GS-09 Target GS-12) position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the GS-09. Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This position may be subject to a formalized training program and pay retention of 150% of the maximum rate of the basic pay is authorized for candidates requesting a Voluntary Change to lower Grade. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The incumbent may be required to work overtime or an irregular shift.
• Designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program. Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. GS 9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Having analytical ability, judgement, discretion, and knowledge of a substantial body of administrative or program principles, concepts, policies, and objectives in addition to a general knowledge of configuration management policies and guidelines. Work is reviewed for accuracy and conformation to procedures and any special instructions. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: If you have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. GS 11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: knowledge of policies, procedures, business practices and directives and methods related to configuration management, as well as a practical knowledge of contracting as it pertains to deliverable items, acceptance procedures, requirement documents, and statements of work, proposals, requirements lists; Impact and justification statements. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized experience and education that when combined equals 100% of the qualifications requirement. GS 12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of weapon systems/subsystems and equipment specifications that includes engineering drawings and contractor engineering control/release processes. Understanding of systems and equipment specification use and maintenance. Knowledge of Configuration Management, Engineering Data, and Contractor Data Management that includes deficiency reporting requirements. Knowledge of contractor cost/pricing techniques as related to proposals. Knowledge of, skill in negotiation of Engineering Change Proposals and Contract Change Proposals. Knowledge of the Wing structure and contractor operations to enhance the interaction with various management officials and technical disciplines, thus promoting a sound configuration package in conformance with all specifications and standards. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-?grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of configuration, data, engineering data management, STINFO, airworthiness and deficiency reporting requirements as specified in law, policy, military/industry specifications and standards and organizational directives, as required by the duty. Knowledge, skill and ability to apply analytical and evaluative methods to determine efficiencies and effectiveness of configuration and data management Integrated Data Environment (IDE) systems. Knowledge of engineering drawings and contractor engineering control/release processes. Knowledge of, and skill in, the use of principles of negotiation as required to reconcile diverse opinions that can arise from conflicts in ECP/CCP evaluation, contracting, engineering data/data management, and audits. Knowledge of the Center/Directorate/Division/Branch structure and contractor operations and familiarity with the various management and technical disciplines involved to sufficiently understand technical and procurement terminology and procedures. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is mostly sedentary. Workloads are cyclic and may require intense concentration for several hours at a time. Configuration audits, reviews, and meetings at contractor sites require TDY. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Most work is performed in an office setting. TARGETED POSITIONS: This position may be filled at the GS 9, 11 or 12 level. Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Applicants eligible under the VRA appointing authority may be appointed to any grade level for which qualified up to GS-11 or equivalent.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHS
• Phone: (801) 586-4684
• Email: [email protected]