Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the single acquisition manager for Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities a program of national scope, interest, and significance and is considered a critical Air Force Wide program. This position has programmatic oversight of all funding activities of AF TENCAP projects. Position manages the execution year funding for monies and interface with AFSPC, Space & Missile Center, and SAF/USA to ensure efforts are properly funded and managed. Responsibilities Works with the Director of AF TENCAP in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the program office. Plans and performs systems acquisition management activities for complex systems. Develop and coordinates program documentation and implements acquisition strategies with the Services, Defense Agencies, Offices of the Secretary of Defense, and other Government organizations. Develops, reviews, and analyzes plans, programs, and time-phased schedules for complex systems. Prepares and/reviews program documentation for Command's Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Future Year development Plan (FYDP), and Presidential Budget submissions for complex systems. Provides management and acquisition guidance when performance characteristics, scheduling requirements, and cost baselines may not meet; assesses trade-offs and coordinates modifications of user requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, policies, and practice of systems acquisition and program management to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the research, development, test, and evaluation of systems and subsystems integrating space and the warfighter. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: 1. Expert knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives for a space innovation and development function in a classified information area. Incumbent is considered an expert in acquisition management and contract strategies by peers and upper-level managers both with Air Force and other agencies. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. In-depth knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern interface wit, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing. 5. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy using tact and diplomacy and in obtaining and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of personnel at all levels of management. 6. Ability to gather and analyze a variety of program information and make sound judgments concerning program progress, status and risk. Ability to integrate, analyze, and manage a variety of acquisition functions in support of research, development test and evaluation. 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 Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. 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 here 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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