Duties
Incumbent applies experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to reviewing, analyzing and monitoring systems engineering contracts, and other contracts supporting NextGen and other disciplines to plan and programs. Assignments require knowledge and experience working on cross-functional teams and/or organizational lines. Typical assignments include: identifying, gathering, tracking and analyzing data to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; identifying, analyzing, and making recommendations for solutions of complex/difficult problems; and recommending improvements to systems and processes. Serves as support of the organization's goals and objectives working in a contract administration role and/or environment (e.g. Contracting Officer's Representative, COR). Incumbent is responsible for providing expertise for complex and challenging activities related to the Systems Engineering (SE2020/2025/SETIS) contracts and other contracts supporting NextGen programs.
Incumbent develops and recommends new approaches to analyze and evaluate restraints and leads and/or participates on teams involved in the procurement planning and source selection phases of the contracting process.
Incumbent assists technical customers in analyzing, developing and documenting technical requirements and cost estimates, for contract planning purposes.
Incumbent monitors contract performance and schedules to insure contract compliance, proper and timely acceptance of invoices and to resolve program governance issues, prepare procurement request packages, and participate in post award orientation conferences.
Incumbent represents the Office of NextGen as a point of contact to provide expert advice and guidance on the SE2020/2025/SETIS and/or other contracts, assist management in determining program requirements for contract support, inform management of various contractual obligations, and prepare briefings for management on project status and contract deliverables.
Incumbent coordinates responses to technical questions during competitions; create spreadsheets, track contract costs by CLINs and Option Years; draft contract delivery order documents, including CLINs, Option Years, Delivery Dates, Statements of Work, award amount and AMS clauses based on type of contract; develop modification packages, ID/IQ delivery Contract Action Reports, and coordinate with contracting officers to track data requirement lists.
Incumbent, with minimal supervision, the incumbent resolves complex contractual issues that require input from multiple stakeholders from both within and outside the organization. Researches, develops and presents technical, operational, and/or contractual briefings to senior management. Leads meetings between internal and external stakeholders. Serves as a team lead on various NextGen special projects.
Incumbent uses broad policies and objectives which provide general guidance for addressing issues, but often require the development of new approaches. May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require.
lncumbent's work typically is reviewed only at completion for success in achieving planned results. Has broad discretion to ensure the alignment of organizational goals and policies and the requirements of the projects and/or other work activities.
Required Documents
Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to Danielle.C.Long@faa.gov on or before the closing date of this announcement. All emailed documents should reference the announcement number.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at
Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
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.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
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Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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