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

DUTY 1: 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. DUTY 2: Manages the HQ AFRC Performance Management Assessment Program/Quality Assurance Program, ensuring that all regulatory, administrative, and training requirements are met. DUTY 3: 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. DUTY 4: Plans and conducts training of Contracting Officer Representative (COR), contracting personnel, and customers to improve organization performance. DUTY 5: 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance
• 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/
• Incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work is primarily sedentary, although there is some walking required at the contractor's facilities and work sites
• Work is performed in an office setting. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal or safety precautions typical of such places as conference rooms or offices
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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 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

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Completion of all mandatory training prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to GS-13 or higher level contracting positions, including at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. and A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. Waiver: When filling a specific vacant position, the senior procurement executive of the selecting agency, at his or her discretion, may waive any or all of the requirements of Paragraphs A and B above if the senior procurement executive certifies that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Paragraph D, the senior procurement executive must document for the record the basis of the waiver. If an individual is placed in a position in an agency on the basis of a waiver, the agency may later reassign that individual to another position at the same grade within that agency without additional waiver action. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; (2) administering contracts by assuring compliance with terms and conditions; (3) terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; (4) analyzing and evaluating cost or price proposals; (5) planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; (6) formulating and administering policies and procedures to insure achievement of Federal socioeconomic goals; (7) developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; and/or (8) providing staff advisory services within the contracting occupation. 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-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 pre-award and post-award 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 fact ­finding/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 program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Robins AFB 455 Bryon St Suite 474 Robins AFB, GA 31098 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]