The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and direction for Contracting Officer Representative (COR) oversight of the B-52 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Aircrew Training Device (ATD) contract. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

Contracting Officer's Representative, Oversight and Quality Assurance: Performs program management functions. Contracting Officer's Representative, Integrated Planning Team: Directs acquisition management activities. Supervises, manages, and administers all aspects of acquisition programs. Program Manager, ATD Operational Utilization Liaison: Coordinates acquisition management activities. Program Manager, Aircrew Training Device Contract Support: Plans and organizes acquisition management activities.

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
• Work may involve uncommon or flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure surveillance of all contractor operations.
• Work requires Temporary Duty (TDY) travel on civilian or military aircraft to attend conferences, meetings, receive training, etc.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Climbs into and out of ATDs where use of appropriate protective gear such as hard hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses and/or earplugs are required. The incumbent is subject to exposure to excessive (cont'd)
• (cont'd) noise sources and electrical hazards of shock, burns and cuts and must observe appropriate safety precautions in avoiding physical, chemical, electrical and electronic hazards.
• Completion of Defense Acquisition university (DAU) Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management ACQ 0101) is Required within 6 months of starting.
• A minimum of 24 months of experience in a 63A3 position or a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certificate in Program Management is mandatory. (cont'd)
• (cont'd) If not already eligible for award, the incumbent must obtain an 63A3 AFSC within 24 months of starting and will remain on probation until that time.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Quality Assurance Series, 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge in monitoring, controlling, or maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, production, or related areas. Reviewing production activities and capabilities in light of contract quality requirements. Reviewing written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems, including sampling plans. Analyzing quality data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses in the quality/inspection system. Verifying by test or inspection, using sampling inspection or intensive product inspection techniques, that products comply with requirements prior to acceptance. Identifying inadequacies and requesting corrective action. Computing data, summarizing results, and preparing reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using statistical methods. Investigating customer complaints and deficiency reports and providing identification of causes to appropriate authorities. Reading, interpreting, and applying technical data such as blueprints, engineering drawings, product specifications, or technical manuals. Reviewing and evaluating supply systems operations and procedures through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Technical working knowledge of B-52 aircrew training devices/systems including the Weapon System Trainer and the configuration, operating characteristics, security and safety programs and maintenance, repair, and modification procedures for these systems. Skill in applying this knowledge to planning and developing quality assurance plans for evaluating contractors' performance is required. Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance/control concepts, principles, and practices, and the skill to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance plans for contractor services on aircrew training devices/systems. Thorough and detailed knowledge of and skill in applying various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing and effecting corrective action on complex quality problems. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of methods, principles, and practices to evaluate the contractor's conformance to contractual quality requirements and to assure that procedures adequately control the quality of the product. Broad knowledge of Air Force and Department of Defense (DOD) acquisition functional responsibilities and procedures and the role of quality assurance to integrate and coordinate quality program efforts with other functional disciplines such as engineering, procurement, configuration management, training operations, logistics, and test and evaluation. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of quality assurance principles, concepts and methodologies. Knowledge is mandatory of: Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force system, subsystem, and equipment acquisition program management philosophy, policies, and procedures applicable through several phases of an acquisition life cycle; and program management procedures pertinent to development, procurement, production, logistics support, and techniques of employment for the system being acquired. Specifically, must understand the interrelationships of the Special Operations Wing (SOW), Systems Specification, Clauses, Attachments, etc. with relationship to Contract Data Requirements List, contractor written procedures, Air Force Instructions (AFIs) and FARs. Knowledge of aircraft systems and operational procedures to determine adequacy of training system modifications to ATDs, which meet the standards of performance outlined in the applicable Training Task List. Aircrew leadership level experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of maintenance standards for rework, repair and standard repair procedures to include documentation of all work. Knowledge of maintenance standards for drawings and specifications for maintaining the integrity of baseline configuration of ATDs. Broad technical and management skills to effectively monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements and to determine acceptable delivery of service, resolve complaints or discrepancies and recommend corrective actions. Skill to identify and analyze trends of compliance and noncompliance during contract performance. Skill to identify processes used by the contractor to comply with contract requirements. Ability to communicate effectively on operational and support matters with command, base, and unit agencies and on contractual matters with the Defense Contract Management Agency. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Minot AFB 201 Missile Avenue Minot AFB, ND 58705 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]