Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Lead Procurement Analyst; distribution of team workload, managing the Unit Self Inspection program, execute data pulls, providing astute business analysis, advice, and assistance towards development and implementation of acquisition strategies through solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and contract development stages. Responsibilities Serves as Team Lead in workload distribution, PK Unit Self Inspection program, and data pulls, in addition to analyzing and evaluating complex acquisition matters to resolve deficiencies and ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and case law decisions. Serves as Lead business advisor to the policy team and assists with support to a wide range of customers. Functions as lead policy expert Represent the center with a variety of installation and business organizations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate. MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS WITH APPLICATION. Note: The education requirements listed above apply only to individuals entering DoD 1102 positions on or after 30 September 2000. A current member of the Armed Forces (not retired or separated) OR a current DOD employee that meets the following requirements: 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; 2) served in an 1102 position or as a Service member in a similar occupational specialty on or before September 30, 2000; OR, (3) is an enlisted member of the Contingency Contracting Force (CCF). This exemption only applies to CCF members in their current or future CCF positions. The baccalaureate degree exemption does not apply to current CCF members seeking new hire employment within DoD as an 1102. or (4) is described in subsection (e)(1)(B) of 10 USC 1724. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-II, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; administering contracts by assuring compliance with the terms and conditions; terminating contracts by analyzing, negotiating, and settling claims and proposals; analyzing and evaluating cost/price proposals and accounting systems; planning, establishing, or reviewing contracts, programs, policies, or procedures; formulating and administering policies and procedures to insure achievement of socioeconomic goals; developing acquisition strategies and directing or managing procurements; and/or providing functional staff advisory services within the contracting occupation. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Unlimited Warrant: A Warrant may or may not be required. Candidates with existing NON-AIR FORCE Unlimited Warrants may transfer their existing Unlimited Warrants from their current organization. Such candidates will be vetted through the Air Force warranting authority for a final determination prior to final selection (see DAFFARS MP5301.603-90(p). This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless waived, the selectee must: be member of the Acq Corps or be able to be inducted in 6 mos; agree to remain in this position for 3 years; meet certification requirements or be able to meet them within 2 years; engage in continuous learning activities. This position also requires employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned duties. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 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: Knowledge of the full range of federal contracting law, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types. Knowledge of a wide range of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical requirements. Skill in fact-finding, contract analysis and pricing techniques, complex problem resolution and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. Ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems; to apply precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to insure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consist, justifiable and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards and to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations. Ability to establish performance goals arid assess progress toward their achievement; and to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet emergencies; changing programs, or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-III equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.