The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Procurement Contract Officer for International Affairs Foreign Military Sales (NH-1102-04).
Space Systems Command is the birthplace of U.S. Space Force's ballistic missile and military space program and is the center of acquisition excellence for acquiring and developing military space systems. Our portfolio includes the Global Positioning System, military satellite communications, defense meteorological satellites, space launch and range systems, satellite control networks, space based infrared systems, space situational awareness capabilities and the national space test and training complex. The Enterprise Product Support Division is responsible for sustainment service and modernization to the entire Space Systems Command portfolio; the Space Systems Command International Affairs Foreign Military Sales Division is responsible for executing USSF foreign military sales cases:
- Develop procedures for Full Spectrum Approach fielding of equipment, training, and other services related to FMS.
- Solicit, analyze, evaluate, and negotiate contractor's proposals for complex, large-scale, long-term multi-million-dollar contracts.
- Conduct acquisition planning and determine contractual strategy to be used in the acquisition of a specific program element.
- Serve as a business advisor and subject matter expert to multiple major program managers and senior leaders within the agency on procurement related topics including future procurement requirements, preparation of required procurement supporting documentation, and the resolution of specific procurement issues.
Ideal Candidate:
- Forward-thinking, solution oriented, agile, team player, proactive, research and interpretation skills
- 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field
- Currently have or able to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Defense contracting experience
- Experience in cradle-to-grave FMS case contracting
- Level II Certification in Contracting
- Qualified GS-1102-13 or NH-1102-03 (w/52wks Time in Grade)
- Knowledge of contracting principles, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable.
- Knowledge of Government and agency-specific guidelines and business practices, including statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures that cover different contract types.
- Skill in applying contract price/cost analysis techniques to a variety of pre-award and/or post-award procurement actions.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Experience executing FMS Case contracting requirements through the entire lifecycle from Pre-LOR, LOA Development, LOA Award, Case Execution, and Case Closure.
Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
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Qualifications
Please see the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1102 series here.
Education
Must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees or at least 24 semester credit hours (or the equivalent) of study in any of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods and organization and management.
Additional information
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
