Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Procurement Analyst responsible for the review or acquisition requirements and contracting actions for a large variety of supply and service contracts.

Duties

DUTY 1 - Prepares briefs, provides advice, and makes recommendations to senior staff officials, senior technical management personnel and program/project managers concerning the acquisition process by means of the formal Acquisition Request (AR) and by providing updates on changes affecting procurement status, executive orders, policies, and regulations DUTY 2 - Forms general guidance, develops organizational procurement policy as well as administrative procedures pertaining to the acquisition or complex research and development, operations and maintenance and mission equipment DUTY 3 - In the absence of the Branch Chief, provides temporary supervision and administrative management for the office DUTY 4 - Provides expert guidance in the formulation of the Performance Work Statement and associated data requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Must Obtain/Maintain Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI , A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• 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
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request

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, which removed the statutory requirement for contracting professionals to complete at least 24 semester credit hours (SH) (or equivalent) of study from an accredited institution of higher education. This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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: 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. Conversant on a wide range of Federal contracting laws, procurement practices, contract types, policies, and acquisition business processes, regulations, and directives. 2. Conversant on cost and price analysis techniques used to develop contractual pricing arrangements and incentives. 3. Skillful in oral communications sufficient to present sensitive recommendations to higher authorities; to obtain compliance with policies from subordinate activities; to represent the department or agency on task forces. Skillful in written communication sufficient to develop and publish departmental regulations. develop training curricula, and other pertinent organizational material. 4. Ability to evaluate audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing organizational guides or procedures. 5. Ability to develop and implement comprehensive action plans to solve problems; to apply regulatory and statutory precedents found in governmental contracting case law to specific contracting situations to ensure that legally binding contracting officer solutions are consistent, justifiable and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards; to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations. 6. Ability to apply the principles and practices of effective team building and to apply the methods and techniques of fact-finding and analysis in the resolution of complex acquisition issues. 7. Ability to apply security procedures to maintain control of classified material. 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 IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]