Job Summary

See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at: GS-13: $117,962 - $$153,354 GS-14: $139,395 - $181,216

Job Description

To qualify for an Acquisition Program Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-13: Experience of advanced principles, theories and practices of Acquisition Program Management. Displayed knowledge and experience with acquisition and logistics operations management processes applied in the development of new concepts, strategies, tailored logistics support methodologies/arrangements, policies, procedures, practices, metrics and systems. Experience providing recommendations for strategic management of an Agencies acquisition program implementation initiatives, and critical issues. Ability to plan, organize, and lead integrated process teams, and to negotiate effectively with members of various DoD, Joint Service, Joint Government/Industry Executive Councils, Teams, IPTs, and Working Groups, as well as internal IPTs and management. GS-14: Mastery of advanced principles, theories and practices of Acquisition Program Management to apply experimental theories and new developments to problems. Comprehensive experience making decisions and/or recommendations that significantly change, interpret, or develop acquisition program policies. Demonstrated knowledge of emerging best commercial and Government practices in acquisition, life cycle logistics, and supply chain management. Comprehensive knowledge of and extensive experience with acquisition and logistics operations management processes applied in the development of new concepts, strategies, tailored logistics support methodologies/arrangements, policies, procedures, practices, metrics and systems. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.