About this role

In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year, or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, NH-03, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Specialized experience is described as the ability to serve as an Acquisition Program/Project Manager, directing or supporting the activity of a funded acquisition effort; evaluate proposed laws, regulations, and policies to provide recommendations for implementation; perform specialized assignments and projects in connection with various acquisition situations. An Ideal Candidate would possess the following: Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects.

Responsibility for cost, schedule, and performance for assigned programs/acquisitions. Source selection experience. Experience developing integrated master schedules (IMS) with MS Project. Experience acquiring and leading Service Category (S-CAT) level programs. Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Continuous Process Improvement Black Belt/Green Belt certifications are desirable. Critical thinking skills to identify problems and use sound judgment and decision-making to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.

Ability to effectively engage with AFICC leadership including ESS Commander, Directors of Business Operations, and their associated mission partners to ensure mission needs are met. Strong written and oral communication skills 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. Expert knowledge of federal, DoD, USAF, and state government, and local specific guidelines and business practices, including statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, and the different contract types and methods of payment.

2. Considerable knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to acquisition requirements. 3. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the Department of Defense, Air Force, AFMC, and other entities that govern, interface with, and/or influence the acquisition management process. 4. Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; considerable knowledge of SharePoint required.

5. Skilled at communicating, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy; and ability to establish effective working relationships with others. 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.

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