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 strategic advisor and the executive program administrator to the Director of the Strategic Acquisition/Category Management Directorate which reports to the AFCEC Commander and the Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force, Management Officer.

Duties

This position has a wide variety of responsibilities which include but are not limited to: Serves as principal Category Management advisor and Executive Program Administrator officer to the Director. Plans, directs, implements and coordinates AFCEC/CCL Directorate objectives and goals. Prepares Category 4 documentation required of Facilities and Construction for the Category Manager and Category Council Director (CCD). Serves on Category Management teams and working groups, and frequently as team leader, composed of various functional disciplines engaged in developing and recommending proposals and implementation plans. Serves as Director's representative to plan and prepare for AFCEC corporate meetings to address Commanders expectations.

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
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• The position 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
• Selectee maybe required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations. This is a Centrally Managed position under the Civil Engineer 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 position may require travel
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• This position meets the executive exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.205)

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for 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. 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 : assisting in leading team in planning, organizing, and directing activities of category management (CM) and strategic acquisition and ensuring compliance of activities with legal and regulatory requirements; optimizing resources with the goal of exceeding established standards; leading operations and managing acquisition strategies and tools to execute the Civil Engineer (CE) enterprise investment strategy while applying strategic acquisition and CM principles with particular focus on facilities and construction; and providing a structured, strategic approach for deciding how to optimize spending and contract management performance. Efforts are considered best-in-class contracts, benchmarking industry, creating and enhancing contract execution, and applying new demand management techniques by improving processes and levels of service while balancing cost, risk, and benefits. 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. Extensive knowledge of Strategic Acquisition and Category Management principles, applicable public laws, DoD and AF concepts, theories, policies, OMB directives, and procedures. 2. Wide ranging knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting cycles, financial systems, and restrictions on the expenditures of funds; knowledge of business accounting and financial management principles and procedures. 3. Broad knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus a thorough understanding of how Strategic Acquisition and Category Management programs are administered to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of programs and the resolution of problems. 4. Skill to apply oftimes complex and diverse program specific administrative processes and apply principles of management and direct coordination of mission-essential projects. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry. 6. Ability to utilize discretionary decision-making capabilities to carry out sensitive actions as requested by the Director. 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]