Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The pay band NH-03 includes General Schedule grade equivalent GS-12 to GS-13. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities.

Duties

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• Serves as senior Logistics Management Specialists in the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases involving one or more countries.
• Develop Standard Request for Information (RFI) Packages for non-PEO/PM managed items to include pricing and availability; capabilities, specs, and performance data using a Total Package Approach (TPA).
• Coordinate with contractor entities as appropriate to glean required price and availability data to address applicable Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE).
• Prepare and submit Contract Requirements Package (CRP)/acquisition requirements package (ARP), including Contract Data Requirements (CDRLS), Statement of Work (SOW), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• Provide configuration control/engineering changes; develop Technical Assessment Control Plan (TACP); conduct technical briefings and oversee integration efforts.
• Provide replacement interchangeable items and/or next higher assemblies, review possible excessive quantities, review repair/rebuild programs as a source of supply, make acquisition decisions to supply requisitions.
• Monitor and manage Acquisition performance from cradle-to-grave including: scope, schedule of work, cost, payment schedules, problem resolution and financial services.
• Analyze actual and planned logistical, financial, operational, supply, procurement, transportation, maintenance, and training performance to ensure the case is executed in accordance with the Case Master Plan.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at Level lll in the Acquisition Career Field Life Cycle Logistics within 48 months of entrance on duty

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-02). Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Experience applying laws, regulations and policies to logistic management operations in support of foreign countries; 2) Preparing requests for price availability and data for logistic management operations; and 3) Analyzing logistical management concepts and techniques in order to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of actions supporting mission requirement.

Education cannotbe substituted for experience.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance/conduct; agency needs/interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational/Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/.
• Superior qualifications and special needs pay setting may be authorized at managements discretion for eligible candidates.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Relocation and Recruitment Incentive may not be authorized.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may not be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may not be authorized.
• All selections under an announcement must be made within 90 days from the issuance date of the certificate referral list.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.