Summary About the Position: This vacancy exists within the Program Executive Office, Combat Support & Combat Service Support located in either Warren or Selfridge ANG Base, MI. The referral list generated by this announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies within PEO CS&CSS and Program Executive Office, Ground Combat Systems. Responsibilities Serves as procurement and production manager for a major combat vehicle or technology development program under Program, Project or Product Management. As senior manager has full delegated responsibility for all procurement and production matters for the total program. Tasks and manages the work of procurement specialists and industrial engineers in the PM and/or matrix organization. Plans, develops and establishes a procurement strategy tailored to meet critical immediate acquisition schedule and anticipated long range program requirements. Directs preparation of solicitation packages, including detailed statements of work and essential data item requirements. Initiates action to resolve contract-related or production problems affecting the PM's ability to meet program goals. Prepares and presents periodic briefings to the PM and higher headquarters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: In order to qualify based on experience your resume must describe, at least one year of specialized experience at the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level in the Federal Service that includes: (1) Managing the contracting aspects of an acquisition program for procurement of highly complex major weapon systems; (2) Reviewing and evaluating procurement regulations and/or contracting methods, policies, procedures, to participate in pre-award and/or post award procurement actions; (3) Applying procurement principles and technical/program requirements to ensure the acquisition and milestone documentation are reflected and integrated into the resulting contracting/procurement actions; and (4) Delivering briefings to provide milestone information or contract recommendations that affect the content, interpretation, or development of complex, long-range, or interrelated programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13 equivalent). This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Contracting Professional certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty. All acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DOD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program, contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/levels and can be found at https://asc.army.mil. All current federal employees MUST upload an SF50 to be considered for this position. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Contracting/Procurement Project Management Reading Comprehension Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Contracting Career Field position. All current federal employees MUST upload an SF50 to be considered for this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.