Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-09: The primary purpose of this position is: This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 5NAR95427, Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-11.

Major duties

GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the USAF Expeditionary Operations School (EOS) Resource Advisor, Contracting Program Manager, and Unit Self-Assessment Program Manager. Manages all facets of a $7M per year operations budget supporting over 300 personnel, and equipment, simulators, contracts, and projects. DUTIES: Independently performs a variety of complex budgetary, administrative, and statistical functions to support budget formulation for the USAF EOS and subordinate units. Organizes budget data according to responsibility cost center category and object class. Serves as a technical Resource Advisor assigned to the USAF EOS and subordinate units. Provides and coordinates financial resource training and access of unit appointed additional duty resource advisors, Defense Transportation System (DTS) Officials (Organizational Defense Travel Administrator (ODTA), Reviewing Officials (RO) and Approving Officials (AO)), and Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program (cardholders and AOs). Serves as business advisor for EOS and subordinate units and ensures successful market research, independent cost estimates, acquisition planning, contract award, contract performance management, and interpretation of contract law. Provides advisory and hands-on assistance to functional area personnel involved in developing/revising technical specifications, Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), and COR checklists. Manages the unit Performance Management Assessment Program/Quality Assurance Program, ensuring that all regulatory and administrative requirements are met. Reviews COR developed criteria for evaluating contractor performance to ensure checklists or summaries correlate properly to contract provisions. Assists the Commandant in assessing the overall health of the unit. Focal point for the Commandant to ensure the Commander's Inspection Program (CCIP) concentrates on detecting non-compliance with applicable governing directives and on unit effectiveness.

Qualification

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, Administrative and Management Positions. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the understanding of established management principles, pertinent administrative regulations, and staffing guidelines plus skill in applying fact-finding and work measurement techniques to conduct position management studies of clerical, trades, technician, and administrative support positions within a single organizational component at the EOS level. Assignments require skill in preparing and delivering briefings to managers on study findings and recommendations. Ability to learn and apply analytical investigative techniques to accomplish work in the analysis and evaluation field. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, and have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-11 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 the understanding of management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluation, along with knowledge of standardized administrative practices and procedures to conduct studies of clerical work processes in various organizations to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems in organizational structure, staffing, administrative procedures, work processes, or workload distribution. Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and practices of analysis and evaluation techniques sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in an appropriate manner with peers and management. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent graduate 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 copies of your college transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized 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. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. 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: KSAs FOR GS-09: 1. Familiar with DOD Financial Management Instructions, policies, procedures, and the systems used to implement them: Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System, Defense Travel System, Government Purchase Card program, Wide Area Work Flow, etc. 2. Working knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types. 3. Understand basic procurement and acquisition processes, including development of Requirements Approval Document (RAD), techniques used to draft Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Estimate (IGE) development, Manpower Requirements Validation (MRV), and Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plans (QASP). 4. Knowledge of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities, contract surveillance, and quality assurance plan oversight. 5. Familiarity with the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS), Manager's Internal Controls Toolset, and Manager's Internal Control Program (MICP). 6. Skill in fact finding, analysis, and problem solving for complex, interwoven functions. KSAs FOR GS-11: 1. Familiar with DOD Financial Management Instructions, policies, procedures, and the systems used to implement them: Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System, Defense Travel System, Government Purchase Card program, Wide Area Work Flow, etc. 2. Working knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, policies, practices, methods, and contract types. 3. Understand basic procurement and acquisition processes, including development of Requirements Approval Document (RAD), techniques used to draft Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Estimate (IGE) development, Manpower Requirements Validation (MRV), and Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plans (QASP). 4. Knowledge of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities, contract surveillance, and quality assurance plan oversight. 5. Familiarity with the Air Force Inspection System (AFIS), Manager's Internal Controls Toolset, and Manager's Internal Control Program (MICP). 6. Skill in fact finding, analysis, and problem solving for complex, interwoven functions. Ability to effectively communicate complex subjects both orally and in writing using Microsoft Office. 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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a Financial Management Level 1 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Education

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

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.