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Duties

The purpose of this position is to serve as the supervisory contract specialist with clearance authority for an operational flight, providing planning, direction and organization, and coordinating and supervising activities of two sections. Provide the oversight/direction to contracting sections necessary to ensure the successful research, planning, acquisition, administration and interpretation of contract law in support of the operational contracting mission.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• 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/
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The employee must be currently eligible to be selected for a warrant in the amount of limited as specified in the Air Force Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5301.603-2-90(c).
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
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• This position is eligible for situational telework, 2-4 days per pay period.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer with a $4,999,999 warrant.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirements defined in 10 United States Code (USC).This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020. BASIC REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. NOTE: The following three exemption to the basic education requirements above apply to DoD civilian employees or Service members who: 1. Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) on or before 30 September 2000; OR 2. Served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; OR 3. Are an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The Bachelor's degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking New Hire employment within DoD as a 1102. In addition to meeting, the basic educational requirement as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have: 1. Have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and 2. Have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard. AND: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or NH-II pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: advises and guides customers, peers and contractors throughout the acquisition lifecycle by developing acquisition packages which comply with policies and regulations to ensure solicitations and contracts are compliant with all regulatory procedures in support of effective award and management of customer requirements. Plans and develops over-arching acquisition strategies serving as the Contracting Officer/Lead Negotiator by establishing milestones, coordinating with leadership, performing all phases of the contract lifecycle for relatively non-complex, low-dollar, long-term contracts, negotiating modifications, and analyzing price and/or cost factors which achieve the best value to the Government and taxpayers. Provides guidance and training on new regulatory requirements, policy changes, and lessons learned, as well as recommends solutions to unsolved problems. Researches and determines/recommends appropriate actions and performs follow-up to guarantee 100% solutions. Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Professional knowledge of a wide range of Federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex contracts for unique services, commodities, and/or construction. 2. Knowledge of the business environment (e.g. economic trends, awareness of commercial/business practices, standards, mergers, and acquisitions, etc.) in order to recognize potential programmatic/contractual impacts, and knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used to assist in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation including assessing the probability and consequences of potential problems. 3. Knowledge of contract negotiation, administration, and termination principles, policies, procedures, and technical requirements; and knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position. 4. Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations; makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions applying precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to insure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable, and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals. 5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address USSF - United States Space Force Forces 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: US Space Force Enterprise Talent Management
• Email: [email protected]