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 the 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

If selected for the GS-05 or GS-07, this position is subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing. For more information about ACWA including covered series and grades go to: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/assessment/index.aspx?cid=1e3d1ba5-11cf-48c5-8b18-2dff8ea28536 This position is a developmental (GS-05 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-07). 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. Duties Performs Configuration Management (CM) tasks in support of a United States Air Force (USAF) or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) life cycle management organization. Performs Data Management (DM) tasks in support of a USAF or FMS life cycle management organization. Performs engineering/technical data management tasks in support of a USAF or FMS life cycle organization. Performs Deficiency Report (DR) Management tasks in support of a USAF or FMS life cycle management organization. Performs all duties in a professional manner, supporting management and users of process outputs, providing advice and assistance as required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is 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
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• 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.
• This position may require travel
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must, or be capable of meeting DAWIA requirements applicable to the duties of this position
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)
• This is a Security Cooperation position. This position requires DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification. Employee must meet DoD Security Cooperation Workforce Certification 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. GENERAL EXPERIENCE GS-05: Applicants must have at least 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. General experience is experience with policies, procedures, business practices/directive and methods related to configuration management. OR EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience which may be used to meet total experience requirements.(NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-07: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level GS-05 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience with policies, procedures, business practices/directive and methods related to configuration management. OR EDUCATION: 1 full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience which may be used to meet total experience requirements.(NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as performing portions of configuration, data, engineering data, and data management. OR EDUCATION: 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., if related. NOTE: You must submit transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience which may be used to meet total experience requirements.(NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level GS-09 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as performing portions of configuration, data, engineering data, and data management, and knowledge of reporting requirements as specified in law, policy, military/industry specifications and standards and organizational directives. OR EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience which may be used to meet total experience requirements.(NOTE: You must submit your transcripts.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.Specialized experience is defined as performing portions of configuration, data, engineering data, and data management, and knowledge of reporting requirements as specified in law, policy, military/industry specifications and standards and organizational directives in support of acquisition sustainment requirements. 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. 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-04 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-05 level, One year at the GS-05 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07, one year at the GS-07 is required for the GS-09, one year at the GS-09 is required for the GS-11, and one year at the GS-11 is required for the GS-12. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-05 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks. The purpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions in competitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principles. 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: 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 and ability to implement STINFO policy and processes ensuring appropriate marking and management of data. Knowledge of engineering drawings and contractor engineering control/release processes. Understanding of contractor estimating/pricing techniques as related to proposal evaluation. 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. Ability to speak and write effectively Ability to plan, organize and chair conferences, audits and board meetings. Skill in developing corrective actions for observed discrepancies. Familiarity with policies and issues pertaining to priority rights in data. Familiarity with ethics and professional standards of conduct. GS-12 Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. 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 Wright Patterson AFB 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]