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 senior Contracting Specialist and principal technical authority for the weapon system programs. Programs have large funding levels and long periods of performance. The magnitude and terms of the contract impact the economic well being of the company.

Duties

Lead contracting officer with unlimited signatory authority and provides technical expertise in support of programs directly tied to the successful execution of the National Security Strategy and other programs that are rated as high priority/critical. Plans, develops, establishes, and implements the contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program. Functions as team leader during contract negotiations, source selection or post-award administration. Oversees or assumes responsibility as lead contract cost/price analyst. Serves as expert business advisor to a wide range of customers, participates in special projects/initiatives and performs special assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. If centrally managed position, add the following here: This is a Centrally Managed position under the Contracting Career Field.
• 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.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 1 in Contracting within 24 months of assignment.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate. NOTE: MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS WITH APPLICATION. And At least 24 hours in business-related courses in any of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the bachelor's degree or in addition to the degree.) Note: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after 30 September 2000. 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. NOTE: If you meet this requirement, you MUST indicate the following experience in your resume: A. As a Procuring Contracting Officer (or Price Analyst) to include Pre or Post Award requiring clearance levels above the Senior Contracting Official (SCO) and/or the Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) within the last 10 years. B. As a Procuring Contracting Officer (or Price Analyst) to include Pre or Post Award requiring clearance at or below the Chief of the Contracting Office (COCO) within the last 10 years. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Managing all contractual actions to include pre-award, pricing, analysis, and post-award functions; Providing advice and guidance on contracting policies/matters responding to senior leaders; Terminates contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; Conducting training to all levels of contracting personnel; Extensive knowledge in a range of contract specialization matters in which little to no guidance; Developing innovative strategies to improve company financials; Conducting extensive analysis and evaluate cost/price proposals and accounting systems; Planning, developing, and establishing complex post-award procurement functions; Recommending solutions to complex and non-routine contract administration problems; Oversees team performance on special projects and studies for contracting negotiations. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Expert knowledge of Federal, DoD, USAF, state government, and local-specific contracting laws, guidelines and business practices, executive orders, statutes, regulations, principles, policies and procedures, methods, techniques and the different contract types and methods of payment applicable to a variety of complex and/or diversified acquisitions. 2. Expert knowledge of contract administration, principles, policies, regulations, and procedures. 3. Mastery knowledge of contract price, cost analysis/cost accounting techniques, and contractor motivation and industry trends to craft business deals. 4. Masterly level skill in identifying, developing and executing novel acquisition approaches with speed and innovation while leading a senior level acquisition team comprised of NH-04/GS-14 and up equivalent supporting functionals, junior contracting officers, senior corporate level leadership, senior foreign officials, and other outside agency support. 5. Expert knowledge of negotiation techniques, acquisition planning, business practices and market conditions applicable to acquisition requirements. 6. Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Contract Writing Systems (e.g., CON-IT, Conwrite and ACPS). 7. Skilled at communicating, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; and ability to establish effective working relationships with others. 8. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, provide alternatives, and make appropriate recommendations 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 Tinker AFB 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]