Contract Officer Representative

Air Force Civilian Service; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a Full-Time Contract Officer Representative (COR)/Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC) to support the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation in Orlando, Florida. The role monitors contractor performance, quality, costs, schedules, invoices, deliverables, and CPARS evaluations, and advises senior leaders.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, capable of DAWIA/APDP requirements, and able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI

Qualifications

• Citizenship required.
• DAWIA/APDP requirements apply.
• OA/SAF alignment and CPAR familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor performance, quality, costs, schedules, invoices, and CPARS.
• Advise senior leaders on program status and risk.
• Execute COR/QAPC duties within modeling and simulation programs.

Skills

Acquisition management

DAWIA/APDP

Top-Secret clearance

Data interpretation

Planning & organizing

Tools

CPARS

PIEE

WAWF

SPM/CORT

Job description

Go above and beyond. With the Air Force Civilian Service, we are the powerhouse behind the U.S. Air Force. From developing cutting-edge technology to ensuring the well-being of our Airmen, your work will have a global impact.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Contract Officer Representative (COR)/Quality Assurance Program Coordinator (QAPC) (GS-1101-11) to work with the Air force Agency for Modeling and Simulation in Orlando, Florida.

Serve as the COR and Quality Assurance Program Coordinator for a modeling and simulation services program. Monitor contractor performance, quality, costs, schedules, invoices, deliverables, and CPARS evaluations while advising senior leaders.

Salary: $75,233 - $97,809

Telework: Telework or remote work not authorized

Travel: Up to 25%

Experience: 1-2 years desired experience

This is a Term position Not to Exceed 3 years; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply, and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• Employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. Employee may be required to work overtime.
• Employee is expected to meet Continuing Acquisition Education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.
• Employee is required to submit an initial and annual SF 450 (Financial Disclosure) in accordance with the Joint Ethics Regulation.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• IAW SA-2020-25 This position requires a physical/medical examination. The physical/medical requirements of this position as determined are: duties regularly require extended periods of walking, climbing, standing, or bending while observing/evaluating M&S contract projects, to verify the quality of contract services being provided and to perform verification inspections, personnel evaluations, and examine materials. The individual also makes regular visits to facilities and contractor shops and may be required to climb in and around facility and support equipment, including confined spaces, to verify the satisfactory completion and quality of produced work.

Preferred Experience

• Federal or DoD contract surveillance
• Task-order or IDIQ oversight
• CPARS, PIEE, WAWF, or SPM/CORT
• M&S, LVC, or training systems

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives to interpret contract language to ensure compliance throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures and other quality assurance surveillance measures to effectively evaluate contractor performance.
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process, specifically relating to modeling and simulation, to ensure accurate development of requirements and measures of success.
• Skills to interpret data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insight to inform strategic direction and decision making.
• Skill to plan and organize the functions of the staff in critical aspects of development and production, support of systems, subsystems, or equipment and to coordinate various aspects of systems acquisition such as engineering, contracting, financial management, configuration, test, and manufacturing in support of Department of the Air Force modeling and simulation enterprise.

For further info about the 1101 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101a/

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.