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 Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for Contracting on the resident faculty of AFIT/LSB.

Duties

Performs Course Director duties. Provides instruction encompassing the full range of activities involving the Contracting discipline as it exists within the Department of Defense. Conducts extensive research of given subjects through interaction with subject matter experts at SAF/AQ, DAU, HQ AFMC, product centers, Air Logistics Centers, laboratories, and test centers, and incorporates output of research into up-to-date, accurate, and timely instruction. Works with Curriculum Development and Interactive Courseware Development Specialists to determine the most effective training techniques to apply in-residence, as well as off-site offerings. Prepares class schedules and budget requests, arranges/coordinates guest speakers, tracks pass/fail status of students, and ensures effective coordination of all activities in the conduct of courses for which administratively responsible.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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/
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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.
• This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. (1 of 2)
• The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. (2 of 2)
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial or probationary period.
• This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification level 2 in Practitioner within 24 months of assignment.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless waived, the selectee must: be member of the Acq Corps or be able to inducted in 6 mos; (1 of 2)

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued agree to remain in this position for 3 years; meet certification requirements or be able to meet them within 2 years; engage in continuous learning activities. (2 of 2) This position has been designated as an acquisition (level II) position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 continuous learning points every 24 months. 3. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education or education is a basic requirement, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Basic Qualifications: Successful completion of a degree from an accredited college or university that included or was supplemented by major study in Education or in Contracting or related field of study. OR Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in Education, or Contracting or related field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. AND Additional Requirement: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-13) level or equivalent pay band or equivalent in other pay system. Specialized experience is experience in Contracting AND experience in developing and/or presenting information in an adult learning or consultation environment (e.g. professional continuing education, college/university instruction, lessons-learned presentations, specialized techniques/process training, or professional advice/guidance to groups of peers or near-peers etc. which shows curriculum development and/or instruction). NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of specialized 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Due to the use of 120 day rosters, applicants within 120 days of completion of TIG requirements are encouraged to apply. 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. Knowledge of formal or informal, preparation and delivery of educational and training material through briefings, lessons, workshops, technical demonstrations, or any means of teaching or instructing with the purpose of educating or training. 2. Professional knowledge, both theoretical and applied, of operational and systems Contracting concepts, Federal contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies, procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of complex and/or diversified services and commodities. 3. Knowledge of formal source selection methods, policies, and procedures; contracting negotiation, administration, and termination principles, policies, procedures, and technical requirements; and knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established and approved rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position. 4. Ability to integrate current Contracting policies and procedures into the Mission Ready Contracting curriculum. Encompasses analytical knowledge of the military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and includes a mastery of the application of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative methods used for the assessment and improvement of educational program effectiveness. 5. Considerable knowledge of aeronautical systems, weapon systems, and the integration of related support functions. Includes knowledge of contracting goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. 6. Skills to plan, organize and facilitate course development work and to negotiate effectively with management (to the level of SAF/AQ and HQ AFMC) to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of some team members. Ability to integrate effective instructional methods into the development and presentation of courseware that motivates and enables maximum learning of highly complex subject matters which may be difficult to learn. Also, includes in-depth working knowledge of computer. 7. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Includes ability to create and maintain an effective student-teacher relationship with mature professional students as well as with peers and administrators. Skilled in leading discussions and in speaking before audiences, clearly expressing concepts and techniques, developing, reviewing/editing texts, handouts, manuscripts, case exercises and assessments. 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 may not be substituted for specialized experience****
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 Wright Patterson AFB Tenants 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]