CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (AGE)

Duties

• Evaluates the service provider's performance and validates services received by the unit.
• Conducts comprehensive study and recording of contractor faults and defects.
• Responsible for providing Technical Order (TO) account administrative services, Enhanced Technical information Management System (ETIMS), and ETOOL and commercial Mobile Devices for the incumbent government contractor.
• Coordinates contractor Common Access Card (CAC) verification process.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• 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.
• May be required to participate in contingency situations, real world and exercise, as directed.
• May be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle (left- and right-hand drive/manual and automatic transmission). An appropriate driver's license is required for the position.
• May be required to perform extended hours, on-call duties and shift working.
• May be required to work as high as 50 feet on external surfaces.
• Requires Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methods related to quality surveillance. Ability to utilize this knowledge and apply it to the planning and accomplishment of a variety of difficult and complex work assignments; thorough knowledge of a broad product, (e.g., AGE, munitions and propulsion handling support equipment, and the support shop functions needed to maintain those systems). Skill in applying this knowledge, to the evaluation, negotiation and resolution of complex quality problems.

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EDUCATION: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 quality control methods, principles and practices, including statistical analysis and sampling techniques to plan, develop, and implement quality assurance programs involving the maintenance and operation of AGE, electrons systems, HVAC, power production, and software support.

Knowledge of maintenance operations and overhaul of AGE, electronics systems, HVAC, power production, and software support.

Working knowledge of test equipment, maintenance techniques and procedures related to organizational intermediate maintenance of AGE electronics systems and software support.

Working knowledge of the operation of test measurement diagnostic equipment, AGE electronic systems, HVAC, power production, and software support.

Ability to make, accept, or reject decision on contractor performance based on quality principles.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; sufficient to make presentations and recommendation to contractor and military personnel at various command levels. Ability to develop sound recommendations for contract modifications or problem solving techniques. Knowledge of operation and up-keep of Technical Order libraries.

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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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 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 programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.

120-Day Register: 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.

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

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

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 .

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