Program Specialist

• Coordinates and participates with the Program Manager responsible for evaluating contractual financial and technical aspects of the contracted services program through designated phases of the acquisition and life-cycle sustainment management. Assists in the development of plans and implementation of contractual controls financial and technical aspects of contracted purchases and services through all phases of the acquisition life cycle.
• Participates in the Planning Organization and Execution of a Wide Range of Complex Activities for the Center Commanders Programs such as Inspection Exercise and Force Protection. Ascertains compliance with legal and regulatory requirements ensuring the best interests of the Air Force and Airmens needs are met.
• Represents the organization and higher management echelons to provide status information on assigned programs/projects as required in high level meetings and discussions with senior government officials both within and outside the DOD and to senior contractor/industry personnel. Establishes develops and maintains effective working relationships with USAF EC requirements owners contracting and financial staff headquarters subject matter experts and civilian contractor firms as appropriate.
• Performs work associated with a wide range of contract and management methods to implement special program projects. Provides input and review of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Independent Government Cost Estimate for large and small facility projects-working with Civil Engineering Subject Matter Experts. Works with leadership utilizing project management skills to develop joint resolutions to contract issues that satisfy ECs mission requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• As necessary may be required to work other than normal duty hours with brief advance notice.

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-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness efficiency and productivity of administrative and technical programs along with knowledge of the mission organization and work processes of programs throughout a military command complex multi-mission local installation or equivalent and the relationships of administrative support activities (e.g. data processing accounting budget) to such missions. Proficiency in conducting studies analyzing findings and making recommendations on substantive operating programs; e.g. weapons testing or commodity management. Experience in preparing project papers and staff reports and skill in organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of the missions roles functions organizational structures and operation of the Department of Defense Air Force and other entities that govern interface with and/or influence the acquisition and program management process.
2. Knowledge of the instructional systems development process to include analyzing new requirements designing programs to meet requirement evaluating effectiveness of instructional programs and the use of technology for design and delivery of training in support of training and training contracts.
3. Knowledge of the laws principles policies practices of acquisition business industrial management operations and maintenance services (O&M) contracting procedures technical concepts and services practices life-cycle management planning and program management sufficient to evaluate contractor proposals and activities.
4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations practices and procedures.
5. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact-finding analysis and resolution of complex problems and the ability to develop concrete action plans to resolve problems.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing clearly concisely and with technical accuracy including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.