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 program manager and principal organizational liaison managing programs and providing cost, schedule, and performance information to the Department of the Air Force Offices, Department of Defense (DoD) and other Government Agencies.

Duties

Represents division in all types of interactions involving significant issues while communicating the office's position on issues of interest and maintains continuing coordination with United States Air Force/United States Space Force staff elements and major subordinate commands on matters of interest. Uses acquisition knowledge to build alliances with representatives in government, industry, and academia to facilitate information sharing, review concepts and develop and promote promising innovative business practices for application within assigned programs. Supports planning, designing, and executing architecture design and evaluation projects. Communicates assignments, projects, and problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion. Maintains project files; program and administrative materials; and makes available policies, procedures, and written instructions from senior management.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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 org
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• This position may require occasional travel
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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 position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206)
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Program Management (A) within 24 months of assignment.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assessing and managing the cost, schedule, and technical performance progress of assigned projects or programs through the required phases of the acquisition cycle; developing and implementing program controls; planning, organizing, and coordinating activities related to contracting, engineering, testing, and/or logistics; reviewing and directing the progress of applicable contracts in meeting program objectives; and preparing briefings, studies, and other analyses for presentation to management officials and stakeholders. 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. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: Mastery of, and skill in developing and applying unique approaches to the most difficult and complex projects. Knowledge of organizational goals and objectives and ability to apply them to assigned programs/projects. Thorough understanding of recent, current, and pending acquisition reform and streamlining initiatives. Extensive knowledge of business, industrial management, contracting procedures, technical concepts, and production practices to evaluate contractor proposals and activities. Superior skill in effective oral and written communications. Ability to gather and analyze a variety of information pertaining to cost projects-specifically, schedule and performance data. Ability to integrate, analyze and manage a variety of acquisition functions. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals/groups within the office as well as outside the immediate work unit. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, DAF, Command, local organizations, and entities which govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process. 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 AF Research Laboratory 6437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]