Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Serves as the senior civilian business advisor in the organization with unlimited warrant authority.
• Servs as the Competition Advocate, Business/Contract Clearance Authority, and/or Small Business Representative for the organization consistent with FAR, as supplemented.
• Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, 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/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The 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.
• An Unlimited Contracting Officer’s Warrant is required for this position.
• May be required to work overtime.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirement: You must meet both of the following qualification requirements (Education and Specialized Experience) and provide documentation to support your qualifications (If you are using education to qualify, failure to submit the required documentation will result in you being rated ineligible. See sections on "College Transcripts" and "Foreign Education" below for required documentation.):

Exceptions: Employees in GS-1102 positions will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupy on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade.

2. Specialized Experience Requirement: Subsequent to meeting the basic qualifications above, you must have specialized experience at the next lower band or equivalent researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying procurement guidelines, policies, and regulations impacting a cross-section of programs. It may have been gained in the private sector, volunteer service, military service, and/or government service, etc.

AND

3. Two years of experience in a contracting position: Subsequent to meeting the specialized experience at the next lower band or grade level you must have served at least two years in a Contracting position.

The ideal candidate for this Division chief position should have experience which portrays extensive complex contracting capability as an unlimited warranted contracting officer and supervisor. Experience in multiple contract types including firm-fixed price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, etc. The ability to identify problems, critically think through solutions, and guide workforce through multifaceted acquisition actions. Career progression should suggest increasing responsibility and significant breadth and depth serving as key business advisor/mission focused business leader.

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. Professional knowledge of a full range of Federal contracting laws, executive orders, regulations, principles, policies,
procedures, methods, techniques, and contract types applicable to preaward and postaward actions for a variety of
complex and/or diversified services commodities, and/or construction.
2. Knowledge of the business environment (e.g. economic trends, awareness of commercial/industry business practices,
standards, mergers, and acquisitions) applicable to program and technical requirements in order to recognize potential
programmatic/contractual impacts, and Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used to assist in risk
identification, assessment, and mitigation including assessing the probability and consequences of potential problems and
their solutions.
3. Knowledge of formal source selection methods, policies, and procedures; contracting negotiation, administration, and
termination principles, policies, procedures, and technical requirements; and knowledge of price and cost analysis
sufficient to review proposals against previous history, actual and estimated expenditures, and established and approved
rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
4. Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and
evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations; makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions applying
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; perceives the
impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; and ability to establish
effective working relationships with others.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking 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.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume 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 is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

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