The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the single acquisition manager for Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities a program of national scope, interest, and significance and is considered a critical Air Force Wide program. This position has programmatic oversight of all funding activities of AF TENCAP projects. Position manages the execution year funding for monies and interface with AFSPC, Space & Missile Center, and SAF/USA to ensure efforts are properly funded and managed.

Duties

Works with the Director of AF TENCAP in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the program office. Plans and performs systems acquisition management activities for complex systems. Develop and coordinates program documentation and implements acquisition strategies with the Services, Defense Agencies, Offices of the Secretary of Defense, and other Government organizations. Develops, reviews, and analyzes plans, programs, and time-phased schedules for complex systems. Prepares and/reviews program documentation for Command's Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Future Year development Plan (FYDP), and Presidential Budget submissions for complex systems. Provides management and acquisition guidance when performance characteristics, scheduling requirements, and cost baselines may not meet; assesses trade-offs and coordinates modifications of user requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI/SSBI Clearance
• 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official, i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary
• the following are statutorily mandated requirements. (a) Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment,
• (b) Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years.
• In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment
• Employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWAIA) requirements applicable to the position
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Employee may be required to work overtime
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquistion Education requirements
• Employee required to submit an initial and annual SF 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation
• This is a KEY position. In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority. May be required to take part in readiness exercises
• Positions cannot be vacated during national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization. Incumbent or designated alternate must be removed from any military recall status
• Must possess or be in process of obtaining and maintaining APDP, Level III. Must currently have APDP Level II

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. AND BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITIONS: The Secretary of Defense shall designate the acquisition positions in the Department of Defense that are critical acquisition positions, applicants must: Be eligible for GS-14, or equivalent; and Hold a bachelor's degree; and Have completed all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions; and Possess four years of acquisition experience. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position. 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-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Expert knowledge of the principles, policies, and practice of systems acquisition and program management to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the research, development, test, and evaluation of the systems and subsystems integrating space and the warfighter. 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. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives for a space innovation and development function in a classified information area. Incumbent is considered an expert in acquisition management and contract strategies by peers and upper-level managers both with Air Force and other agencies. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. In-depth knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern interface wit, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing. 5. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy using tact and diplomacy and in obtaining and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of personnel at all levels of management. 6. Ability to gather and analyze a variety of program information and make sound judgments concerning program progress, status and risk. Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions in support of research, development test and evaluation. 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 USAF Academy 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]