Performance Management Specialist-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Duties

• Manages the development, solicitation, negotiation, administration, modification, and termination of performance based contract services
• Responsible for keeping abreast of all commercial practices and procedures as related to contractual requirements.
• Initiates/forwards contract modifications to the Contracting Officer.

Requirements

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
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• 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.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Government Driver's License as well as a Flightline Driver's License.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of generalized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Generalized experience would include varied approaches to resolve or collaborate on projects/programs issues. Facilitates cooperative interactions with others; Initiates meetings and interactions with customers to understand customer needs/expectations. Plans and conducts functional technical activities for projects/programs. 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.

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. Knowledge of federal procurement principles, techniques and laws, regulations, directives, manuals, and agency supplements sufficient to initiate contracting actions.
2. Ability to analyze difficult contracting and financial issues and identifies alternative courses of action, resolves a variety of contracting and financial problems. Experience in the establishment, review, and analysis of financial data.
3. Knowledge of quality assurance evaluation procedures to include methods and techniques of inspection, documentations, and reporting of noncompliance situations. Knowledge of government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans in accordance with applicable regulations and written directives. A background in quality assurance/control methods, principles, and practices including statistical analysis and random sampling techniques.
4. Ability to write, interpret, explain, and apply regulatory and technical requirements and specifications to a variety of quality assurance issues for contracted services. Skilled in evaluating and monitoring financial data associated with service contracts. Solve problems encountered with Statements of Work, inspection reports, evaluations, Corrective Action Reports.
5. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Proficient communicator using a personal computer and various software applications; advanced proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.
6. General knowledge of facility maintenance, cost estimating, financial data tracking/reporting, scheduling, labor, equipment, development of Independent Government Estimates as pertaining to Air Force Test Center, Base Civil Engineer Contract Services is desired

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.

Additional information

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

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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