SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Location: , Texas
Description: Department of the Air Force is employing SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST right now, this position will be delegated in Texas. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win Â…in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power ! . That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do .
IF APPLICABLE : A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military me! mbers may be appointed before the effective date of their mili! tary retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance
Travel and relocation expenses will be paid
This is a Centrally Managed position
Incumbent must obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance
This is a pre-employment and random drug testing position DUTIES:
**Salary Ranges shown do not include locality ***
This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "SeniorÂ" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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 jo! b.
The organizational location is: AF LIFE CYCLE MGT CTR, SAN ANTONIO TX
MAJOR DUTIES: SUPERVISORY CONTRACT SPECIALIST
- Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Acquisition and exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities of Acquisition; e xercises managerial authority to set long-range plans, goals, and objectives that integrate higher level policies with Division needs; provides subordinate staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Serves as lead warranted contracting officer with unlimited warrant; s erves as contracting officer with unlimite d signatory authority for multiple significant programs characterized by large funding levels and a commitment period extending over a long period of time (approximated five years); and the magnitude and terms of the contract substantially impact the economic well-being of a company or subsidiary of a corporation !
- Ensures contracting actions taken meet regulatory compliance, cust! omer needs, and are in line with overall mission and goals established for the Division; r eviews mission objectives, procedures, and organization design to ensure that Acquisition is in the best position to meet regulatory, mission, and customer objectives; organizes and assigns work such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet the customer and regulatory requirements
- Represents Acquisition with a variety of organizations; e stablishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with high-ranking military and civilian customers, senior acquisition approval officials, business and industry representatives, allied organizations such as financial management, staff judge advocate, etc., customer organizations, and counterparts at higher headquarters or other agencies
- Complies with safety, health, and security requirements and directives; r eports work-related personal injuries and government prop! erty damage to higher management
DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- NOTE* Applicant! s must meet the basic requirements as defined in 10 USC 1724 (a)(3) and! (c) and as stated in this announcement.
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume must reflect experience at the next lower qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS/GG) pay system or other pay systems, demonstrating quality in the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to meet the requirements of this position. Examples of creditable experience include: (1) soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; (2) administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions; (3) terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; (4) analyzing and evaluating cost/price proposals and accounting systems; (5) planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies! , or procedures; (6) formulating and administering policies and procedu! res to insure achievement of socioeconomic goals; (7) developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; and/or (8) providing functional staff advisory services within the contracting occupation. Duties may have included awarding of contracts within delegated contracting authority. Extensive judgment and originality in structuring the contract; decisions are accepted as authoritative and serve as the basis for committing the agency or activity. Results of the work are normally accepted without change. Uses ingenuity and originality in interpreting, applying, and deviating from established procedures or techniques for the purpose of establishing negotiation strategies or positions, and for reaching settlement agreements. Provides advice and guidance on contracting matters to project managers and contracting officers. The work affects numerous subordinates in improving responsiveness to customer. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military! experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency.
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 contract negation, administration, and price/cost analysis principles, policies, procedures, and technical requirements applicable to pre-award and post-award actions for a variety of contracts, and to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligations of multiple types of appropriations .
2. Knowledge of a wide range of business practices and market conditions a pplicable to program and technical requirements.
3. Knowledge of the methods off fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; analytical skill sufficient to evaluate reports, regulations, and processes to provide expert advice and develop/implement gui! dance; and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve proble! ms .
4. Knowledge of supervisory regulations, policies, and requirements, as well as the principles and practices of team building to plan, organize, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
5. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information.
6. Extensive planning, coordinating, and organizing skills and ability to establish working relationships with all internal and external customers and private industry.
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.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by ! an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
1. Position is designated critical-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET ( TS ) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
2. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Ill! egal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear thre! at to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
3. Employee serves as an unlimited warranted contracting officer and must complete required forms in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 USC 432).
4. This position is Acquisition Category C, Level 3 and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.
5. Incumbent is required to complete "Public Financial Disclosure Report" pursuant to Title I of the ethics in Government Act of 1978.
6. Incumbent must meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements.
7. Incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
8. Incumbent may be required to work overtime.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (re! sume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program . In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit : All federal ! employees are required to have direct deposit OTHER INFORMATION:
Incentives : Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
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This position will be opened on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 07:28:25 GMT
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