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 supervisory contracting officer with warrant authority for an operational contracting acquisition flight.

Duties

Plans and organizes the activities of the Acquisition Flight Ensures contracting actions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Represents the Contracting Squadron with a variety of installation and business organizations 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
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Serves as a warranted contracting officer by obtaining/retaining a warrant sufficient to sign the contract with the highest dollar value in the flight in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 USC 423)
• The position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the duty station
• The employee must be willing to travel on military and commercial aircraft
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position
• Incumbent is required to complete “Public Financial Disclosure Report” pursuant to Title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (The “Act”), 5 USC App 101 Et Seq
• The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement

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 REQUIREMENTS: 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 more than 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 Contracting Officer Positions: In addition to meeting, the basic educational requirement as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have: 1) Have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and 2) Have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving. Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes contacting services include pre-award and acquisition planning, solicitation preparation and issuance, contract negotiation, cost and price analysis, award, administration, and close-out. 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. 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. Knowledge of the full range of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements. 3. Skill in fact-finding, contract analysis and pricing techniques, problem resolution, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a moderate sized organization. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy. 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others. 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 Moody AFB 23 Flying Tiger Way Moody AFB, GA 31699 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]