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 provide analysis and evaluation of contracting matters as well as to interpret, initiate, develop, and recommend contracting policies, procedures, and guidance for a Systems Program Office, Center, MAJCOM or equivalent contracting organization and subordinate contracting activities.

Duties

Serves as principal advisor to subordinate contracting activities and/or other acquisition team members and provides technical expertise in identifying acceptable solutions to resolve contractual issues encountered during all phases of the acquisition process. Reviews and evaluates contract actions from the inception of requirements through contract award to ensure regulatory and procedural requirements have been met for PEO programs; ACAT rated programs; enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives or program affecting strategic national objectives; research, development, production, operational test and evaluation, sustainment of extensive specialized equipment or systems, state-of-the-art systems, and/or programs and equipment that are not well defined or span successive program stages. Conducts training of contracting personnel to improve organization performance. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

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 requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Air Force procurement statutes, Executive orders, policies, and regulations sufficient to develop policies and provide guidance on all aspects and stages of the procurement process and to develop the activity's contract surveillance program to ensure contracts are effectively awarded and administered. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: 1. Professional knowledge of a full range of Federal contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to preaward and postaward actions for a variety of complex and/or diversified services and commodities. 2. Knowledge of the business environment (e.g. economic trends, awareness of commercial/industry business practices, standards, mergers, and acquisitions) applicable to program and technical requirements in order to recognize potential programmatic/contractual impacts, and knowledge of the methods and techniques of factfinding/market research. 3. Analytical skill sufficient to evaluate audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing guides or procedures. 4. Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority, to obtain compliance with policies from subordinate activities, and to represent the department or agency on task forces, and skill in written communications sufficient to develop and publish regulations and materials. 5. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, prepare training materials and conduct training. 6. Ability to set priorities, establish goals, and assess progress toward their achievement for completion of multiple assignments based on the needs of the organization and their customers. 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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam 655 Vickers Avenue JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]