Chief, Acquisition Support Division

The United States Space Force (USSF) Combat Forces Command (CFC) Space Acquisition and Integration Office (SAIO) at Peterson Space Force Base is searching for a Chief, Acquisition Support Division (NH-1102-04, GS 14/15 equivalent).

Description:
The Space Acquisition and Integration Office is seeking a mission-focused, people-first leader to serve as Chief of the Acquisition Support Division. This experienced professional will be responsible for building a high-performing organization by mentoring future acquisition leaders and providing direct oversight to three dynamic teams. In this key supervisory role, you will spearhead vital contracting programs, manage all acquisition data and reporting functions, and exercise delegated contracting authorities, all while ensuring the successful execution of critical national security priorities.

The ideal candidate is a visionary acquisition executive with a proven track record of success and a current or fully clearable TS/SCI clearance. This leader must possess an Unlimited Contracting Officer Warrant and demonstrate extensive experience managing complex portfolios, directing large-scale divisions, and expertly supervising teams. We are seeking a strategic professional who can seamlessly navigate the specialized procurement landscapes of the DoW, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force to drive mission success.

Key Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, methods and techniques concerning the acquisition and life-cycle management of services contracts.
2. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of War, Department of the Air Force, Space Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition process.
3. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for requirements development and risk identification, assessment, and handling including assessing the probability and consequences of potential risks.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a medium to large sized divisions.
5. Ability to execute complex portfolios, acquisitions, and/or special projects within established time constraints.
6. Ability to identify problems, develop and implement innovative detailed strategies to resolve a wide range of acquisition and contract issues.
7. Ability to develop, analyze, and integrate metrics and process improvement for a variety of acquisition functions and portfolios.
8. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.
9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit.
10. Ability to advise mid and senior-level leaders, Program Acquisition Executives, and mission partner representatives.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• Obtain and maintain unlimited contracting officer warrant authority.
• This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.” Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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/
• Incentive is not authorized.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• Alternative work arrangements, including establishing an alternate work location, may be considered for this position at the time of selection in accordance with mission requirements and agency policy.
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications (whichever comes first).

Qualifications

DOD QUALIFICATION STANDARD FOR GS-1102 CONTRACTING POSITIONS

This is an individual, single agency qualification standard for Department of Defense positions. This standard implements requirements contained in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 1723 through 1733, as amended by Section 861(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) and implemented on a policy exception basis by Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment memorandum, Exception to 24 Semester Hours Requirement for Contracting Positions, effective and dated August 2, 2020.

Basic Education Requirements for GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent) positions:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.

NOTE: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD GS-1102 positions on or after October 1, 2000. Current civilian personnel in DoD who occupied GS-1102 positions or contracting positions with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold in an Executive

Department on or before September 30, 2000 are exempt from meeting this requirement. Current military members who occupied a similar occupational specialty to the GS (or equivalent)-1102 or before September 30, 2000 are also exempt from meeting this requirement.

GS-12 thru GS-15

(no educational equivalent)

One year equivalent to at least next lower grade level

Basic Qualification Requirements for Contracting Officer Positions: In addition to meeting, the basic educational requirement as well as the requirements in the table above, applicants must have:

Have at least two years of experience in contracting positions; and

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:

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements above, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for positions at grades GS-7 (or equivalent) and above. Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.

Basic Requirements for Critical Acquisition Positions: The Secretary of Defense shall designate the acquisition positions in the Department of Defense that are critical acquisition positions, applicants must:

Be eligible for GS-14, or equivalent; and

Hold a bachelor's degree; and

Have completed all mandatory training requirements for Level II or III certification as prescribed by the head of the agency for progression to higher level contracting positions; and

Possess four years of acquisition experience. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position, and must have provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the work of the position.

Basic Qualification Requirements for Senior Contracting Officials: A Senior Contracting Official is a position such as a director of contracting, or a principal deputy to a director of contracting, serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Office of the Secretary of a Military Department, the Headquarters (HQ) of a Military Department, the HQ of a Defense Agency, a subordinate command HQ, or a major systems or logistics contracting activity in the Department of Defense. Before a person may be assigned to a critical acquisition position as a senior contracting official, the person must have at least four years' experience in contracting.

Waivers: With the exception of Specialized Experience, the component acquisition career management authority may waive any or all of the requirements listed in this qualifications standard with respect to any employee of the Department of Defense if the board certifies that the individual possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated job performance and qualifying experience.

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.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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