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 expert technical policy, guidance, review, and assistance in all phases of unique specialized contracting for weapons systems acquisition that exceeds $50M to endure conformance with applicable laws, regulations, and directives.

Duties

Reviewing and recommending clearance reviewing/ approving officials contracting actions at LCMC that exceeds, $50,000,000, including the largest agency-wide aerospace weapon systems with a period of performance extending over a long period of time (5 years or more). Drafts, develops, and coordinates standard and prototype LCMC contracting processes, and provides advise on new or reviewed regulations and implementing instructions covering contracting policies and procedures in those instances where the Contract Business and Mission Division is the LCMC office of primary responsibility or, alternatively, the office of collateral responsibility. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Represents the Directorate with a variety of organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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
• 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
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• 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
• This position may require travel
• 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 is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless waived, the selectee must: be member of the Acq Corps or be able to be inducted in 6 mos; agree to remain in this position for 3 years;
• CAP cont'd: meet certification requirements or be able to meet them within 2 years; engage in continuous learning activities.

Qualifications

BASIC EDUCATION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF OFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS. OR 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. NOTE: MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS WITH APPLICATION. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet the mandated bachelor's degree and at least 24 hours in business-related courses credentialing standards AND I have or will have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience within 120 days of the closing date, at the next lower pay band of NH-03 or grade level of GS-13 or equivalent in the Federal Service or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions; terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; analyzing and evaluating cost/price proposals and accounting systems; planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; formulating and administering policies and procedures to insure achievement of socioeconomic goals; developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; and providing functional staff advisory services within the contracting occupation. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. 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: Mastery of Government contracting, assistance and/or Procurement and agency-specific guidelines and business practices, including laws, statutes executive orders, regulations, policies and procedures, pricing arrangements, different contract types, and Congressional mandates. Expert knowledge of assigned contracting, assistance and procurement specializations and applicable contract types. Analytical skill sufficient to evaluate audit reports, regulations, and other relevant material as a basis for developing and implementing guides or procedures. Skill in oral communications to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority, to obtain compliance with policies from subordinate activities, and to represent the department or agency on task forces, and skill in written communications sufficient to develop and publish regulations and materials. Ability to communicate effectively; negotiate complex issues and maintain good working relations. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conducts research, summarize results, provide alternatives and make appropriate recommendations. 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 Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]