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04/18/2017 to 04/25/2017
$52,329 - $68,025 per year
GS 11
Few vacancies in the following location:
Occasional travel - May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
Yes—PCS expenses will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.
Multiple Appointment Types
Full-time - Full Time
11
No
9Y-AFPC-1938972-735347-CRG
467664200
The purpose of this position is: To serve as a contracting team leader and a warranted contracting officer. To provide business advice to the customer and perform all preaward and postaward functions, using a wide range of contracting methods and types, to procure complex and/or diversified commodities, services, and/or construction.
- Serves as Team Leader. Primary A/OPC for managing the billing, payment and approval processes of the purchase card program. Performs Data Mining/Risk Assessment reviews from PCOLS. Communicates and integrates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the team's strategies, goals objectives, work plans, and work products and services.
- Plans the overall approach to meet contracting program for procuring a variety of complex requirements. Performs/oversees market research/analysis to determine availability of the requirement; analyzes market trends, commercial practices, conditions and technological advances; and selects appropriate techniques and procedures to solve any acquisition problems. Analyzes difficult contracting issues and determines recommended course of action which may depart from previous approaches.
- Procures complex and/or diversified commodities, service, and/or construction. Determines appropriate method of procurement (e.g., sealed bidding or negotiation) using a wide range of contraction methods and contract types.
- Executes postaward contract performance management actions on a group of contracts, such as those with cost reimbursement with incentive arrangements. Evaluates contractor performance for compliance with terms and conditions of contracts, and ensures timely submission of technical progress reports and performance metrics.
- Serves as business advisor to a wide range of customers. Represents the interest of the organization in a professional manner in meetings and various contracts outside the agency on a variety of issues that often are not well defined. Provides business advice, guidance, and assistance to team members, installation technical or program personnel, sales representatives, local suppliers, functional commander, and/or contractors or acquisition an business related issues.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Serves as warranted contracting officer and completes required forms in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 USC 423).
2. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
3. May be required to work overtime.
4. Appropriately handles and safeguards sensitive and/ or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
5. The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
6. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
A 4-year
course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in any field;
AND
At least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. (This requirement can be obtained within the degree or in addition to the degree).
NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current members of the armed forces (that self-nominate prior to retirement/separation), and Current DoD employees are exempt from the basic requirements if: Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on or before 30 September 2000; 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 is in the contingency contracting force.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must also meet the following:
SPECIALIZED
EXPERIENCE:
This is a Warranted Contracting Officer position. At least 2 years of experience in a contracting position is required; at least one (1) year of specialized experience must be at the next lower grade (GS-09) or equivalent. Specialized experience must 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 procedures 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 are performed
independently within established procedures and with assistance provided on new
or unusual assignments. Exercises
initiative and judgment in developing and coordinating the procurement package
up to recommendation for award; award recommendations are reviewed prior to
signature for documentation, judgment, and compliance with policies and
procedures.
Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-09 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civilian Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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 contracting negotiation, administration and termination principles, procedures, and technical requirements applicable to preaward and postaward actions for a variety of contracts.
2. Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements.
3. Knowledge of Competitive Sourcing and Privatization (CS&P) contracting processes and procedures; and of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
4. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems; and of the principles and practices of team building.
5. Ability to apply precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to insure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards; and ability to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.
6. Ability to establish performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement, and develop concrete action plans to solve problem; to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet emergencies, changing programs, or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice to quality or quantity of work; and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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.
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.
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
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.
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 and USA Hire Assessments) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications 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.
BASIS OF RATING:
The assessments for this job will measure:
· General competencies such as: Influencing/Negotiating, Interpersonal Skills, and Self-Management
· Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)
· If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent". It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
· If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
· For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
· Online Application (Questionnaire)
· Resume - If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
· Military Spouse/Family Preference for Overseas Employment - You must submit a copy of PCS Orders (if your name is not reflected on the orders you must provide a copy of your marriage license), and area clearance or command sponsorship letter. If you spouse's DEROS has been extended you must submit documentation to reflect your current DEROS. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for position located in Japan and Korea.
· Transcripts - if qualifying based on education or positive education series
· Veterans' Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).
VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The appointing authorities for the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA), as well as all claims of veterans' preference for employment, require proof of active duty service. Proof of creditable active duty is usually demonstrated by submitting a DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, with your application. For active duty members who have not yet received a DD214, the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act (5 U.S.C., Chapter 21, Section 2108a) allows you to furnish a "certification" of your active service. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the "certification" is submitted. Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative veterans' preference to those active duty service members who submit a certification along with their job application materials. The "certification" 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 (if applicable), 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. If you are claiming veterans' preference for employment or are applying for consideration under the VEOA or More Disabled Veterans appointment authorities and fail to provide a DD214 or valid "certification" of service with your initial application, you will not be afforded veterans' preference and/or will be found ineligible for consideration. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire, the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 to receive consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below. Notifications are provided to correspond with each step that is outlined below.
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Click
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submitted prior to the closing date. If you log into your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link
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application will be incomplete. When you receive a notification from your
USAJOBS account it may indicate that your application is complete after you
submit the initial online questionnaire and documentation, however, your
application will NOT be complete until you have successfully completed the next
step described below.
If you meet minimum qualifications based on the initial online questionnaire
responses that you submit, you will receive an email invitation to complete the
USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. The invitation to the USA Hire
Competency Based Assessments will be sent from email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov. Please plan to set aside 3 hours for the USA
Hire Competency Based Assessments; however, most applicants complete the
assessments in less time. You must complete the USA Hire Competency Based
Assessments within 48 hours after the close of this Job Announcement to be
eligible for this position.
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Assessments must be received by helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov BEFORE the close of the Job
Opportunity Announcement.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e.,
physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with
completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, click here for more
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the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments must be received before the Job
Opportunity Announcement closes to be considered for this job opening.
Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case
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an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. If
the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the Job Opportunity
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within 48 hours of the closing of the Job Opportunity Announcement. If the
email invitation is sent after the close or less than 48 hours prior to the
close of the Job Opportunity Announcement to which you applied, you must
complete all of the assessments within 48 hours from the time the email is sent.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Once your application package and online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email.
If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, you will receive an email from email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov with a link to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. This assessment must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this Job Opportunity Announcement. If you have not received the link to the assessment within 24 hours of the closing date and you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent.
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