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 is: To serve as a Quality Assurance Specialist/Contracting Representative on the MH-139A Support contract. Responsibilities Involved in all aspects of Quality Assurance. Including pre-production, production/manufacturing, acceptance testing, hardware/software testing, verification and configuration management of MH-139A Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs), Weapons Procedural Trainer (WPT), Alternate Insertion and Extraction Part-task Trainer (AIEPTT), Cockpit Procedural Trainer (CPT), and Integrated Aircrew Static Trainer (IAST), and academic software. Evaluates contractor's written quality processes and requests additional quality processes to implement site unique requirements. Performs Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), Simulator Certification (SIMCERT), software testing, verification, and configuration management for various customers. Assists in the preparation of, or prepares request for proposals, statements of work, and item specification. Coordinates with other base(s) agencies, such as: Civil Engineering, Safety, Security Forces, Supply, etc., to request government-furnished services and material in support of the contract. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 for Quality Assurance Series, 1910. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of mission specific rotary-wing and fixed wing training devices/systems including the Weapon Systems Trainer (WST), Operational Flight Trainer (OFT), and Part Task Trainers (PTT) and the configuration, operating characteristics, security and safety programs, maintenance, repair, and modification procedures and mission rehearsal requirements for these systems; Knowledge and mastery of quality assurance/control concepts, principles and practices and the skill to plan, develop and implement quality assurance surveillance plans for contractor services on aircrew training devices/systems; Knowledge of Air Force and DOD acquisition functional responsibilities and procedures and the role of quality assurance to integrate/coordinate quality program efforts with other functional disciplines such as engineering, procurement, configuration management, training operations, logistics, and test and evaluation; Knowledge of life-cycle development of Aircrew Training Device's (ATDs), support equipment, and spares from concept phase to system management phase; Knowledge of computer systems used in image generation, multi-media processing, database generation, wide area networking, and real-time simulation. Knowledge of FORTRAN, ADA, C, UNIX operating system and other languages used in real-time simulation.; Knowledge of principles, concepts, and method0logy related to Aircrew training devices/system operations and maintenance. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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 quality assurance principles, concepts, and methodology related to acquiring and maintaining Aircrew Training systems, simulators and ancillary training aids/devices. Knowledge of simulator manufacturing/modification methods and techniques, special processes, interrelationship of functional parts and subassemblies and skill in the developing plans and approaches to ensure effective control of simulator produced training quality. Knowledge of the practices, policies, and procedures of related functional and administrative activities such as contract administration, engineering, production, procurement, and supply and skill in effecting appropriate interface/coordination of quality assurance plans and programs. Skill in applying various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing and effecting corrective action on complex quality problems encountered in Aircrew Training Systems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from other through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. Ability to work effectively under pressure or under tight deadlines. 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 IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. 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 dated within 30 days 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. 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