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, and recommend contracting policies, procedures, and guidance for the organization.

Duties

Serves as advisor to contracting personnel and other acquisition team members and assists them 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. 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
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• 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/
• 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.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DA WIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
• The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IA W DoDl 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training

Qualifications

Experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development. 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. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and Specialized experience as stated in this announcement. BASIC EDUCATION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. OR A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements: 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; 2) served in an 1102 position or as a Service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000; OR, (3) is an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking new hire employment within DoD as an 1102. or (4) is described in subsection (e)(1)(B) of 10 USC 1724. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the closing of this announcement at least 52 weeks specialized experience at the next lower grade level of GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes knowledge of and the ability to utilize acquisition principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award duties sufficient to develop strategies, goals, and objectives; creating and reviewing contracting manuals, instructions, and training material that will enable thorough oversight of training requirements; tracking of Certification completion to include record keeping of dates, attendance, and length of training. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. 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-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. 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 the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Executive Orders, DoD, AF, and MAJCOM policies, regulations and procedures and a wide range of contracting methods and types. 2. Knowledge of commercial business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements. 3. Knowledge of preaward and postaward contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of a full range of contracts, contracting plans, and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type, and documentation. 4. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, make appropriate recommendations, prepare training materials and conduct training. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA: 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 AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]