Job opening: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY
Salary: $94 670 - 148 654 per year
Published at: Sep 05 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The AFRL Site Information Technology Support Branch (RQIC) located at Edwards AFB, CA seeks to fill a mid-level, DO-1101-02.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Acquisition Mgmt. Specialist, Project Manager Lead. Responsible for managing, planning, coordinating and executing assigned areas of IT programs for the organization.
Duties
Serving as group lead responsible for developing integration and action plans for areas of approved technology strategies and projects for the site, as well as advising branch leadership with development and execution of budget.
Evaluating current and emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, compatibility and usability as well as monitoring existing technology refresh strategies for thoroughness and capability.
Consulting with customers and subject matter experts to identify, refine and document functional requirements, and analyzing and refining system requirements to ensure customer requirements are being addressed.
Conducting feasibility studies and analysis of alternatives of proposed solutions, as well as business process reengineering to ensure delivered products and services are able to meet customer needs,
Coordinating with system developers and customers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Telework may be authorized.
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
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- Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
- This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Program Management .
- This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
- Telework options can be negotiated and implemented after entrance on duty
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized (may require a service agreement)
- The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, highly desired
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- This position may require travel.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Qualifications
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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions.
To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DO-1 (GS-11 or equivalent) broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
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:
Develop new methods, criteria, policies, or precedents for business management or a professional field.
Modifies or adapts established methods and approaches to complex issues that affect a wide range of organizational activities.
Communicates important concepts to influence decisions or recommend solutions with specialists and management officials in own organization.
Occasionally communicates with individuals at higher levels and in other organizations.
Works with customers to define/anticipate problems and develop strategies for effective resolution within a particular program area.
Supports execution of activities that advance the business related goals of the organization.
Contacts
- Address EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Isabel Kirsch
- Email: [email protected]
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