Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• This position provides technical and/or administrative direction to one or more subordinates, but occupies less than the required minimum of the position's time; or is not performing the full range of supervisory duties for subordinate employees (i.e. performance ratings and discipline).
• Serves as the senior civilian business advisor in the organization on all Small Business matters.
• Serves as Small Business Representative for the organization or installation consistent with FAR, as supplemented, and guides overall SB advocacy activities.
• Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• 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
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• This position may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• The employee must meet Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of this position.
• Possess or enroll in and complete the Small Business Professional credential offered by Defense Acquisition University or its DoD-recognized equivalent.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 1102 Contracting Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is a comprehensive knowledge of Small Business policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, regulations, statues, laws, contract types, private business practices, and market conditions concerning acquisition and contracting processes and initiatives.. 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.

AND

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree-in any academic discipline from accredited universityNOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Exceptions for current DoD employee or Armed Forces (not retired or separated): must meet the following requirements: 1) served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; 2) served, on or before 30 September 2000, in a position as either an employee in the GS-1102 series or as a member of the Armed Forces in a similar occupation specialty; OR, (3) Is an enlisted member of the CCF. This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. NOTE: The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking new hire employment within DoD as an 1102, AND I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-13) or equivalent pay band, described as a comprehensive knowledge of Small Business policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, regulations, statues, laws, contract types, private business practices, and market conditions concerning acquisition and contracting processes and initiatives.

Ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will be a Small Business expert with top-notch analyst and communication skills who ensures organizational objectives and contract execution align with AF/DoD doctrine and fulfill program objectives and who provides authoritative recommendations to higher management on Small Business contracting matters.

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. Comprehensive knowledge of Small Business policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, regulations, statues, laws, contract types, private business practices, and market conditions concerning acquisition and contracting processes and initiatives.
2. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD, AF, AFMC, AFTC and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the small business/contracting/acquisition processes.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, personnel management, EEO regulations and respective practices and procedures.
4. Ability to plan, to organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and to appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Working knowledge of various federal, DoD, and DAF procurement data systems of record and a range of analytic capabilities to utilize data products, tools, business intelligence, and/or artificial intelligence at the Center level in managing and conducting small business-related programs and goaling for recommended action and response.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, 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.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.