Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to NORAD and USNORTHCOM, Logistics and Engineering Directorate (J4), International Engagement and Acquisition Division (J49). Responsibilities Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the International Engagement and Acquisition Division, ensuring that contracting/acquisition activities and services comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Represents the International Engagement and Acquisition Division with a variety of partner nation and functional area organizations. Serves as subject matter expert (SME) on Military-to-Military Logistics Plans and Programs. Provides central command-level guidance and national and international advocacy to N&NC/J49 in the Military-to-Military Logistics plan and implementation of the Security Cooperation Military-Military (mil-mil) Logistics Program. Oversees the acquisition of contracting policies and procedures in support of Combatant Command (CCMD) operations. Conditions of Employment:Physical/Medical examination is required as a condition of employment for pre-employment and as required, during employment. Incumbent must successfully pass examination and be able to continually perform the physical requirements of the duties. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY). Employee will be required to attend periodic command and/or civic related social functions and related events after normal duty hours. In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies. YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request. This is a Key Security Cooperation (SC), Expert Proficiency Level position. Key SC positions are those SCW billets/positions with duties and responsibilities that require the incumbent to issue guidance, make decisions, and/or direct SC activities that directly affect the execution of SC programs or activities. In accordance with Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements, incumbent must meet DOD SCW certification requirements applicable to the duties of this position. In addition to certification requirements detailed above, SCW member must meet the following conditions to remain in good standing: At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better and 80 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. The certification requirement is a condition of employment for the SC position. Failure to obtain DOD SCW certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. The supervisor is responsible for enabling personnel to accomplish the SC Certification requirement. This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate component official, i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary, the following are statutorily mandated requirements. (1) Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps, be able to obtain membership within six months IAW 10 USC 1733 and 1737 or secure an approved position requirements waiver prior to assignment unless they meet all the requirements for membership except grade. (2) Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. (3) Selectee must meet level 3 certification requirements or be able to meet them within 24 months of assignment (with a waiver). (4) This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months. Employee is required to file and submit an initial and annual Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Fm 450) report in the electronic Financial Disclosure Management (FDM) system in accordance with DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. (Cond't) Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications (cond't) Employee may be required to work and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays. 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, Logistics Management Series 0346. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of DOD, interagency and homeland security doctrine and strategy, and deliberate planning processes, key documents and current planning efforts for homeland defense, civil support, and security cooperation mission execution. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of roles, missions, and organization responsibilities of the U.S. Military Services, Combatant Commands Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Non-Governmental agencies, and federal/state/local agencies to Partner Nation's. Knowledge of DOD Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs, guidelines, precedents, instructions, and regulations. 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: Knowledge of DOD, interagency and homeland security doctrine and strategy, and deliberate planning processes, key documents and current planning efforts for homeland defense, civil support, and security cooperation mission execution. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of roles, missions, and organization responsibilities of the U.S. Military Services, Combatant Commands Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Non-Governmental agencies, and federal/state/local agencies to Partner Nation's. Knowledge of DOD Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Foreign Humanitarian Assistance (FHA) and Building Partner Capacity (BPC) programs, guidelines, precedents, instructions, and regulations. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Skill in planning, coordinating, and organizational skills sufficient to plan, organize and direct long-term program efforts affecting large segments of industry, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with all internal and external customers. 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 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. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.