Supervisory Acquisition Management Education Specialist

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Department Head of the Department of Systems Acquisition Management of the School of Systems and Logistics, Air Force Institute of Technology. Incumbent exercises full supervisory and managerial authorities. Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Department of Acquisition Management. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents AFIT at a variety of Air Force and Department of Defense organization meetings, symposia, and conferences. Acts as guest lecturer for AFIT. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment Continued This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207) Selectee must hold a "Practitioner" APDP certification in Program Management or be able to attain this certification level within 48 months of assignment. This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless waived, the selectee must: be member of the Acq Corps or be able to be inducted in 6 mos; agree to remain in this position for 3 years; meet certification requirements or be able to meet them within 2 years; engage in continuous learning activities. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: A. Successful completion of a degree from an accredited college or university that included or was supplemented by major study in Education or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position (e.g., Acquisition, Contracting, Logistics Management, Program Management, Financial Management, etc.). OR B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in Education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position (e.g., Acquisition Contracting, Logistics Management, Program Management, Financial Management, etc.), plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least (1) one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13) level in the Federal service or equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in acquisition management AND experience in developing and/or presenting information in an adult learning or consultation environment (e.g. professional continuing education, college/university instruction, lessons-learned presentations, specialized techniques/process training, or professional advice/guidance to groups of peers or near-peers etc. which shows curriculum development and/or instruction). This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 30-JUN-2023, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date. 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: A Bachelors Degree in Business, Acquisition Management or related field is required; an advanced degree is desired. Knowledge of professional principles, practices, techniques, and procedures of acquisition, acquisition logistics, program management, finance, and contracting management and education to effectively perform supervisory functions associated with educational development, execution, training, and advisory services in acquisition, program management, contracting, and related technical disciplines. Detailed professional knowledge of and expertise in at least one of the following technical disciplines: acquisition management, program management, or contracting management. Expert knowledge of the educational processes and the ability to direct the development of curriculum to meet customers' requirements. Must demonstrate initiative and originality in formulating educational policies and procedures where none exists. Incumbent must have outstanding academic and managerial experience and competence, must be a recognized leader in the systems acquisition field and must have the ability to judge Air Force, Department of Defense and national educational needs in relations to capabilities and limitations. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the faculty and staff of the department. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of the department to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing. Extensive knowledge of business/acquisition management and Air Force professional continuing education policies and practices. Provide a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Addresses subordinates' concerns, whether perceived or real, and follows-up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace. Supports the agency's EEO program. 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 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. 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. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 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. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 12011603 To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.