Duties
This position is in the 153d Air Base Group's Contracting Office. The primary purpose is to ensure successful market research, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law to provide the best, most efficient contracting strategies in support of the organization's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
The purpose is to serve as a project manager and lead contract specialist responsible for exercising at least Level II contracting authority and for administering a wide variety of contracts (including multi-year) in the areas of supplies, equipment, construction, and services. Assignments cover acquisition planning, developing scope of work, contract acquisition packages, advertising, coordinating and leading negotiations, evaluation, award decisions, and post award administration, modifications, changes, settlements, and terminations for a variety of complex contracts.
** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. **
Requirements
Conditions of employment
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Open to current or prior service active duty, reserve or national guard members of one of the branches of the US Air Force, Army, Navy, or Marines.
Military members: Submit vMPF Rip, DVR, STP, ERS, MBS, or PDR with resume.
Prior service members: Submit a DD Form 214.
Must become a military member of the Wyoming Air Nat'l Guard before appt.
To inquire about Recruiting into the WY Air National Guard, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance.
May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial and one-year supervisory probation period.
Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and TAG approval.
PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Technicians are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
Military Technicians are ineligible for military enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses.
Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these military incentives. If you have questions regarding these bonuses/incentives, contact (307) 772-6333 for assistance.
Acceptance of a permanent or indefinite position will cause termination from the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) and TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS).
Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709(f).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft during TDYs.
2. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operations or contingencies.
3. Must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements.
4. Must meet certification requirements and continue acquisition education, training and experience requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66.
5. Per the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
6. Must obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
7. Required to pass the Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) and hold a warrant.
8. Designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by The Adjutant General.
Qualifications
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
The consideration of qualified eligible candidates will be as follows:
Area 2: All permanent and indefinite Wyoming Air National Guard (ANG) T32 Dual Status technicians employed within the Wyoming Air National Guard.
Area 4: All current military members of the Wyoming Air National Guard.
Area 6: Current and prior military service members separated from any branch of the military to include US Air Force, US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, Reserves, and National Guard components. Must be willing/eligible to join the Wyoming Air National Guard as a military member prior to appointment to position.
TECHNICIAN INFO
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Tenure: Group 1 or 2
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA: Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Technician Position #: 0783992
Selecting Official: Col Matthew Sturtevant
MILITARY GRADE
Min: O-1/2LT
Max: O-4/Maj
This is a Commissioning Opportunity. Interested candidates must have completed the Air Force Qualification Test (AFOQT) and understand that if selected, they must be successfully gained into the 153d Air National Guard as an officer candidate, if not already in the unit.
To be considered for a commissioning opportunity, the following are required:
a. Must meet the minimum education requirement and possess at least a Bachelor's degree or higher. (Include college transcripts with application)
AND
b. Must meet Education, General and Specialized Experience requirements and be in possession of DAWIA or FAC-C Level I Certification as indicated below.
c. Applicants must have been administered the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and received qualifying scores. (Provide proof with application)
OR
d. Upon notification of selection, applicants must be administered the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) and receive qualifying scores prior to appointment to the position.
Attendance and successful completion of Officer Training School (OTS) and Contracting (64P3) training is required and failure to successfully complete the requirements may result in termination. Prior experience in contracting and supervisory experience is desired.
MANDATORY POSITIVE EDUCATION:
Minimum education requirement a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. (Must include legible transcripts with application)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Must possess experience in positions supporting competencies in business, finance, risk management, project management, or supply chain management; competencies such as skill in collecting and analyzing data and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively and other professional competencies in procurement administration or purchase card management.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have specific experiences, training, and competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities) that prepared the applicant to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities required by each grade.
You must possess at least one year of contracting experience at the GS-11 level. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Performing acquisition planning including market research and knowledge of a wide variety of contracting methods that satisfy mission needs and meet customer requirements, (2) Advising Contracting Officer Representatives and advising customers on procurement preparation and development of contractually acceptable specifications, work statements, and quality assurance criteria, (3) Reviewing procurement requests to assure clarity, adequacy, and completeness, and (4) Reviewing contract terms and technical specifications to identify any special requirements.
The selected candidate will be required to hold a warrant as a condition of employment and must possess Professional certification and go before a Contracting Officer Review Board (CORB) for a final selection decision.
To qualify, applicants must possess a DAWIA (Level I - Professional) certification in Contracting or have Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) (Level I - Professional).
NOTE: Education, General, Specialized Experience, and possession of the required DAWIA Certification will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. Applicants must provide from MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar - 2017) dates and hours worked per week with description of your specialized experience on the resume.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade and assignment prior to the effective date of placement.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS:
Must possess or be eligible to retrain into AFSC 64P3, Contracting.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid state's driver's license.
Education
Refer to the Mandatory Positive Education Requirements listed above.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/register/)
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability
Contract Performance Management
Customer Service
Technical Credibility
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills, and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume - Required
* Resume length limited to two-pages or less.
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
2. Service Branch Personnel Record - Required
- Air Force: virtual Military Personnel Flight Rip (vMPF Rip)
- Army: IPPS-A Soldier Talent Profile (STP)
- US Navy: Personnel Data Record or Electronic Service Record (PDR or ESR)
- US Marines: Master Brief Sheet (MBS) Usually one page
- Prior Service Members: Submit DD Form 214
3. College transcripts - Required
4. DAWIA Level I or FAC-C Level I Certificate - Required
5. Air Force Officer Qualifying Test Scores - If previously completed
6. Performance Reports - Optional
7. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action - If applicable
Current or former federal employees within the previous 52 weeks must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
8. Cover Letter - Optional
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.