Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrows Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
The Air Force Test Center is looking for 3 Full-Time Contract Specialist (NH-1102-02) to work at the AFTC/PZ Arnold Contracting Execution Directorate, Installation Contracting Division (PZI) at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Arnold AFB in Tullahoma, TN.
NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!
• Paid Time-Off:
o 11 Federal Holidays off per year
o Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
o 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Retirement:
o Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
o 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities
Incentives:
•This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
•This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Telework Information:
•Up to 80% telework possible (must reside in the local area)
Travel Requirements:
•Up to 25% Travel possible
This position has a typical 2024 salary range of $39,576 - $94,317 (includes locality).
Announcement Closes: 24 April 2024 11:59 pm (EST)
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate:
-Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s Degree in Business or acquisition related field desired
-Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite
-Experience working as a member of a multi-functional team
In this position you will provide business advice to the customer and perform preaward and postaward functions using a wide range of contracting methods and types to procure complex or specialized services, commodities, and/or construction for the organization at fair and reasonable prices following Air Force and other government directives.
Major Duties
Preaward Functions/Duties:
-Provide guidance to technical-personnel involved in the development of the statement of work or data requirements; formulate the contracting approach to be taken that will best satisfy the requirement; determines the type of contract best suited to the requirements, develops special clauses and terms and conditions applicable to the solicitation
-During negotiated procurements, employee plans the procurement actions with technical, legal and contract pricing personnel
-Determine the sources to be solicited, prepare applicable determinations and findings, conduct preproposal conferences, receive and evaluate proposals in conjunction with price/cost analysis or other technical personnel, determine the competitive range in negotiations with one or more offerors, prepare award documents and make presentations to a source selections authority when appropriate
-Respond to inquiries; including formal protests and congressional inquiries
-Function as a team leader during contractual negotiations
-Coordinate throughout the acquisition process with representatives from the program office, financial office, office of the Chief Counsel, and the small and disadvantaged business representative
-Serve as the principal contact for the contract and represent the agency in conferences with industry and other Federal government agencies pertaining to the acquisition
Postaward Functions/Duties:
-Monitor contractor performance in relation to the completion schedule required by the contract, insuring timely submission of technical progress reports; making periodic visits to the contractor's facility or work site; detecting and correcting labor standards violations; taking appropriate actions to expedite delivery or performance when required by mission changes
-Monitor the requirements, defective specifications, change site condition, or changes Government furnished property
-Negotiate settlements for such changes, approve contract payments, assess liquidated or actual damages for nonperformance, issue cause or cure notices, terminate contracts for default or convenience and negotiate settlements
-Prepare replies to other involved agencies, appeal bards, or congressional inquiries
Qualifications/Requirements:
-Obtain & maintain appropriate security clearance
-Bachelor’s degree required (must submit transcripts)
-The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8
-This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The selectee must meet, or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated on the position description within the defined grace period for that certification level after assignment
-This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months
-File an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report”
-Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training
-Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year
-At the discretion of the supervisor, MAY serve as a warranted contracting officer
-MAY be required to work overtime
-Knowledge of government and agency-specific guidelines and business practices including statutes, regulations, policies and procedures that cover different contract types
-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
Click {HERE} to apply to complete an application and upload your resume (PDF format only) and supporting documents (Transcripts, certifications, etc.). **IMPORTANT** Please name your resume “Last Name, First Name Resume” to ensure timely review by the selection team.
For tips on how to write a Federal Resume, checkout the following link(s):
https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf
https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
Visit the below link for information on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification and Qualifications for most work in the Federal Government:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
To receive additional information about current and future job openings with Air Force Civilian Service, please register at www.AFciviliancareers.com and click “Subscribe” in the top right corner.
Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:
https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.