PROGRAM AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST
What you'd do
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Resource Specialist/Contracting Officer/Equipment Control Officer for 690 ISS, applying cross-discipline knowledge and experience in programming planning, science and technology, intelligence, acquisition, resources management and operations.
Major duties
DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the squadron procurement function, ensuring that the Squadron complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets the group, wing, and NAF needs. DUTY 2: Serves as the organization's Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for program functional areas within the unit. DUTY 3: Performs as equipment control officer (ECO) to functional users, studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology applications. DUTY 4: Establishes, collects, and implements requirements for procurement of equipment in-line with organizational goals and mission requirements. DUTY 5: Functions as a senior technical advisor on contract and ITAM consultant plans and coordinates all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of IT assets.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. This is a GG-12 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-12 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-12 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DOD, Joint, and Air Force management principles and organizational theory concepts and methodologies, while applying financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. Possess thorough, working PPBS knowledge, its underlying wide range of concepts, and how its processes are applied to HQ USAF, MAJCOM, NAF, Wing, and 690 COG organizations. Knowledge with the Air Force Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (AF JWICS) mission and its information technology environment. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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 qualitative and quantitative techniques to apply DOD, Joint, and Air Force management principles and organizational theory concepts and methodologies, while applying financial management directives, concepts, procedures, guidance, and policy. 2. Knowledge of the organization, programs, missions, and functions of Air Force organizations to conduct studies to determine resource levels of the organization. 3. Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS) processes and procedures as they apply the Air Force, MAJCOM, NAF, Wing, Group and Squadron levels, to include accounting, budget and programming instructions, guidelines and policies while using automated management and budget systems. 4. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements. 5. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, ID initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments. Maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predicts how management can meet future requirements. 6. Knowledge of the federal acquisition rules, external funding procedures and federal ethics and standards. Knowledge of resource management principles and techniques as they relate to contracting operations, baseline funding and external customer. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: 1. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. 2. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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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