CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serves as a Contracting Officer for high priority classified programs.

Responsible for supporting contracting activities of the Department of Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (DAFRCO). COE Continued May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

This position is eligible for situational telework on a case-by-case basis with approval from immediate supervisor. Position is Centrally Managed at the NH-IV level.

If selected at the NH-IV level, or upon promotion to NH-IV, requirements for Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) will apply.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts.

NOTE: The following three exemption to the basic education requirements above apply to DoD civilian employees or Service members who: 1.

Served as a contracting officer with authority to award or administer in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) on or before 30 September 2000; OR 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.

Are an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions.

The Bachelor's degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking New Hire employment within DoD as a 1102.

AND Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officer Positions (NH-03)(NH-04): In addition to meeting, the basic educational requirement as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have: 1) NH-03: Have two years of experience in contracting positions.

NH-04: Have at least four years of experience in contracting positions.

2) Have completed all contracting courses required for a contracting officer for positions at the level and grade at which the person is serving.

Certification at this level is sufficient to meet this standard.

IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENT ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: NH-03: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of DoD and agency policies, procedures, and processes for Director/Deputy Director of PK AFRCO acquisitions; Expert knowledge on a wide range of government, agency, and local guidelines and business practices including contracting statues, regulations, policies, and procedures impacting classified contracting; ability and professional stature to lead significant changes in business practices, influence policy decisions at the highest levels of the acquisition community.

NH-04: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience includes in-depth knowledge of DoD and agency policies, procedures, and processes for Director/Deputy Director of PK DAFRCO acquisitions; Expert knowledge on a wide range of government, agency, and local guidelines and business practices including contracting statues, regulations, policies, and procedures impacting classified contracting; ability and professional stature to lead significant changes in business practices, influence policy decisions at the highest levels of the acquisition community.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the NH-02 or GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-III level.

One year at the NH-III or GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-IV level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

NH-03 and NH-04 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.

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of DoD and agency policies, procedures, and processes for Director/Deputy Director of PK DAFRCO acquisitions. 2.

Expert knowledge on a wide range of government, agency, and local guidelines and business practices including contracting statues, regulations, policies, and procedures impacting classified contracting.

3. Demonstrated ability and professional stature to lead significant changes in business practices, influence policy decisions at the highest levels of the acquisition community. 4.

Expert knowledge and experience of formal source selection methods and protest adjudication, policies, and procedures for DAFRCO acquisitions; Ability to foster collaboration and create a climate of trust within the organization and analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

5.

Highly experienced in recognizing and analyzing issues, conducting research, summarizing results, providing alternatives, and making appropriate decisions or recommendations toward goal accomplishment.

6.

Exceptional skill in a marked degree of verbal and written communications, and ability to interact with and be an active participant in high-level conferences, briefings, studies, and meetings involving General Officers, Senior Executives, and industry CEOs and CFOs.

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. Major Duties:

NH-III Responsible for planning and organizing contracting and other business management activities in a risk- tolerant environment.

Ensures acquisitions comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet program objectives supporting this specialized, rapid response capability of special interest to the SECAF and CSAF.

Establishes and maintains an integrated team relationship.

Assists in establishing long term cooperative agreements to leverage other Service, DoD, and other government agency technology development activities.

Manages and executes contracts as a limited contracting officer including a variety of contracting approaches and relationships associated with pre-award planning, establishment of suitable contractual and/or alternative business arrangements, and post-award management to include evaluation of cost, schedule, and performance related to DAFRCO acquisition programs.

Prepares and conducts comprehensive contracting reports, studies, briefings, and related presentations.

Works closely with a variety of organizations, within the Air Force; other DoD organizations; other federal government organizations; the Congress.

Ensures effective management techniques are developed and utilized to maintain oversight and control of acquisition programs.

NH-IV Utilizes an Unlimited Contracting Officer Warrant with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Represents the Air Force, SAF/AQ, and AFRCO as appropriate.

Manages and executes contracts, as a warranted Contracting Officer, that include a variety of contracting approaches and relationships associated with pre-award planning, establishment of suitable contractual and/or alternative business arrangement, and post-award management to include evaluation of cost, schedule, and performance relate to AFRCO acquisition programs.

Develops and presents oral or written positions to upper management including the Air Force Secretariat, other DoD organizations, other government agencies, the Congress, and industry.

Ensures effective management techniques are developed and utilized to maintain oversight and control of acquisition programs.