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 a principle/senior unlimited warranted Contracting Officer for large, potentially classified, high priority contracting programs.

Duties

Performs complex, sensitive, high-level work characterized by a high degree of difficulty/responsibility and must facilitate, coordinate, and integrate work with other team members including customers and subordinates. Works long-range plans and objectives that align with higher headquarters policies, local installation, and technical directorate needs. Provides quality contracting services for customers, translating customer requirements, ideas and funding into appropriate business arrangements and interpreting contract law to establish effective contract strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals and objectives. Supports developing acquisition strategies, prepares documentation, plans and negotiates contracts. Organizes and directs activities ensuring contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies FAR, DFARS, DAF and organizational guidelines, policies and regulations, etc. Directs, reviews, and provides oversight of contract awards associated with a wide range of complex contract types and acquisition methods and processes. Supports organization self-assessment program. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with officials of other units or in advising higher level management officials, explains organization policy and procedures, and resolves problems as they arise. Participates in special projects and initiatives as well as performs special tasks. Participates in fusions teams as required which allow flexible, agile constructs to facilitate innovation and eliminate barriers.

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.
• 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/
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This posn 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.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• 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.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Contracting Series, 1102, Individual Occupational Requirements. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitativemethods, or organization and management. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, at the next lower grade DO-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 (or equivalent in an alternative pay system in the federal service). Specialized experience includes serving as a contract specialist for complex and high-level programs; translating customer requirements, ideas and funding into appropriate business arrangements; researching, interpreting, and analyzing applicable contracting laws and policies and/or directing, reviewing and providing oversight of a wide range of complex contract types and acquisition methods. 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: Problem Solving Communication Business Management Teamwork and Leadership 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

Education requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Contracting Series, 1102, Individual Occupational Requirements.

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 AFLD WP 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]