Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, NF-05

Summary

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Duties

Serves as Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Army NAF Contracting, IMCOM, DFMWR. Reporting to the Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO), the Deputy CAO is responsible for planning, managing, and executing comprehensive Army-wide NAF Contracting and Acquisition programs. Participates in operational planning with MWR officials and advises on contracting implications of proposed management decisions, as necessary. Coordinates with other Directorates, Divisions, Installation Directorates (ID), DMWRs, as well as Garrison and Army Contracting offices to develop and implement approaches to NAF acquisitions. Within the NAF Contracting Division, IMCOM, DFMWR, serves as Deputy CAO, responsible to the CAO for all aspects of NAF Contracting operations, and acts as CAO in his/her absence. As DCAO, is responsible for all aspects of leading and managing the division's personnel and performing the duties of Acting CAO as required. Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities and duties. Assists in the formulation of the Division's strategic plan. Participates in special studies and projects. Performs public relations and marketing including article publication and presentations. Provides technical guidance and expert assistance to outside agencies and contracting officers in the execution of NAF contracts. Acts as advisor to the CAO and the Director, IMCOM DFMWR in the formulation of acquisition strategies. Researches alternatives and develops methodologies. Takes initiative and seeks ways to improve efficiencies of operations. As DCAO, may possess an unlimited warrant and is responsible for managing the Division's assigned contracts and projects. Directs and is responsible for the full-range of pre- and post-award contracting functions. Responsible for consolidated contracts as part of the strategic management plan for MWR. Interfaces with the Office of Secretary of War on procurement policies and procedures as necessary.

Qualifications

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. A minimum of 10 years experience in Non-appropriated Fund, government or corporate procurement, to include three-years experience equivalent to the next lower level. 2. Must possess strong knowledge of the government procurement process, contracting regulations, procedures, and policies as they relate to Non-appropriated Fund Instrumentality and IMCOM NAF programs. 3. Must have experience leading a geographically dispersed workforce. 4. Must possess ability to research, interpret, and apply procurement policies, regulations, and laws to NAFI programs. 5. Must possess ability to analyze facts, consider alternatives, and arrive at conclusions forming the basis for new policy. 6. Must have experience developing procurement strategies to meet business objectives and managing multi-million dollar procurements requiring source selection procedures. 7. Must be highly skilled in written and verbal communications, have excellent presentation skills, and possess proven leadership and customer service abilities. 8. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, and other software as required. 9. Ability to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Preferred candidates are those who posses on top of the above qualifications: 1. Knowledge of government purchase card program. 2. Knowledge of MWR programs to include AFRCs and ARMP. All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.