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, 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position may be designated as an acquisition position. The employee may be required to meet or be capable of meeting the Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.

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. "This position may be filled at the GS-9, GS-11, or GS-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. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below." SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-09 GRADE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement 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 interpreting policies, procedures, business practices/directive and methods related to configuration management; performing studies and preparing reports to communicate factual and procedural information; applying analytical investigative techniques. 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: Master's or equivalent graduate degreeor2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-11 GRADE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes interpreting weapon systems, engineering drawings, and equipment specification use and maintenance, negotiations, and interaction with management officials in support of a Branch/Division or Directorate organization. OR EDUCATION:Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.or LL.M., if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100% SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-12 GRADE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement 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 performing portions of configuration, data, engineering data, and deficiency report management tasks in support of a Branch/Division or Directorate organization. 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. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Knowledge of and ability to implement STINFO policy and processes ensuring appropriate marking and management of data. 4. Knowledge of engineering drawings and contractor engineering control/release processes. 5. Understanding of contractor estimating/pricing techniques as related to proposal evaluation. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Ability to speak and write effectively. 9. Ability to plan, organize and chair conferences, audits and board meetings. 10. Skill in developing corrective actions for observed discrepancies. 11. Familiarity with policies and issues pertaining to priority rights in data. 12. Familiarity with ethics and professional standards of conduct. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Most work is performed in an office setting. 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.

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 Tinker AFB 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]