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 provide management the inputs/outputs of data that enables fact-based decision making and risk taking. Train procurement personnel in the use of contracting business systems and plan, organize, direct and administer those systems to contracting organization and subordinate contracting activities.

Duties

Serves as advisor to contracting activities and/or other acquisition team members and provides technical knowledge in using, analyzing and presenting contract data to resolve contractual issues during the acquisition process. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates complex contracting business systems to identify solutions to complex development, implementation, upgrade and system management and utilization problems and issues. Develops and uses a variety of manuals, instructions and training materials to inform, clarify, explain and implement contract data techniques, policy, procedures, tools, and guidance. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• 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

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. Or 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. 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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in interpreting business principles, laws, statutes, executive orders, regulations, policies and procedures and contract types applicable to pre/post-award for a variety of complex commodities. Researching analytics for contract data using quantitative tools and data mining techniques and provide recommendation on contracting business systems and processes. Developing and conducting training for acquisition and contracting personnels to include contractors. 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. 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. Professional knowledge of a full range of Federal contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to preaward and postaward actions for a variety of complex and/or diversified services and commodities. 2. Knowledge of contracting business systems (including data exchanges between business systems), contract data analytics, quantitative tools, research and data mining techniques, business intelligence and market intelligence. 3. Analytical and critical thinking skill sufficient to query data, evaluate statistics, reports, models, problems, and other relevant material as a basis for validating data and underlying assumptions, developing recommendation to support fact-based decision making and risk taking and developing and implementing training, tools, guides and/or procedures. 4. Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority, to provide training to leaders, peers, and subordinates, to obtain compliance with policies from subordinate activities, and to represent the department or agency on project teams/task forces, and skill in written communications sufficient to develop and publish regulations, guidance, training, and materials. 5. Ability to provide training and guidance across the enterprise from a digital perspective, included updated policy, tools development, and advancements in industry. 6. Ability to network and build relationships with professional organizations within and outside the government. 7. Ability to set priorities, establish goals, and assess progress toward their achievement for completion of multiple assignments based on the needs of the organization and their customers. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 Sustainment Center 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]