About the Position: Serves as division chief, within a designated as a Major Defense Acquisition Program with responsibility for planning, directing, reviewing and coordinating the work of 10-12 professional employees engaged in executing the procurement and production activities required to develop, test, produce, and field the system. This is a pay banded position. The NH-04 encompasses grades 14 and 15 on the General Schedule.

Duties

Supporting a variety of research, development, production, operational testing, and training exercises which require continuous management attention to assure items will be available to meet scheduled program requirements. Management surveillance of performance of the contract administration functions, through contract close-out . Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties. Assigns work and establishes priorities. Interviews and recommends selection of candidates for positions, promotions and reassignments, hears, and resolves complaints from subordinates

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This position requires occasional business travel (TDY) up to 25% of the time.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports) upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. 4 years of acquisition experience are required.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Selectee must execute a written tenure agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Certification within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• A one-year supervisory probation period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of experience which includes: 1) Developing long-range acquisition plans and acquisition strategy; 2) Possessing expert knowledge of procurement statutes; and 3) Managing contract aspects of the acquisition program. This typically includes work performed at the next lower grade/level NH-03 (GS-13) position in the federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: DecisivenessDeveloping OthersInterpersonal SkillsStrategic Thinking

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-W6DVAA US ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk