Business Manager

Summary Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard Area 4 - All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility. Area 5 - All U.S. Citizens. PDCN: T5402000 Selecting Supervisor: Kevin Vakalis Responsibilities Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the full spectrum of complex purchasing and contracting operations and resources; to assure that all required services and materials are acquired for new and existing ARNG facilities and programs in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Contract management actions include the formal advertising and negotiation for acquiring services and products from the private sector for the ARNG. The nature of services and products acquired include major and minor facility construction; maintenance and repair; Architect and Engineer (A&E) services; professional and technical services; specialized and common material items; specialized and routine services; and a wide variety of other materials and services. Work includes all contract actions necessary in support of the Master Cooperative Agreement and Military Construction Cooperative Agreements. Responsible for coordination between Contract Management Branch, Federal and State agencies (i.e., Attorney General, USPFO, NGB, Congressional Offices, Labor, Human Rights, Finance), and local communities. Serves as the CFMO's principal authority in all contracting matters and advises the CFMO and other senior officials and staff on procurement matters concerning current and future plans regarding complex contracts and their effect on long term projects and programs. Analyzes and oversees the full range of contract management duties for pre-award through post-award and contract close-out. Manages or administers the most complex or sensitive procurement issues or problem areas that may arise in the organization. Analyzes and oversees administration of all bid protests, contractual disputes and contractterminations. Oversees the acquisition strategy for all contracting efforts. Coordinates the state's sovereign contracting effort in tandem with the mission of the ARNG in each state, its programs and objectives by providing evaluation, planning and analytical expertise to all aspects of contracting in support of the facilities program. Prepares for, conducts or attends numerous meetings with high-level officials throughout all phases of assignments. Manages federally funded contracts awarded through state contracting procedures to determine compliance with terms of the controlling Master Cooperative Agreement and Military Construction Cooperative Agreements. Establish policies and procedures to comply with state and Federal laws and regulations. Responsible for the development of contracting, operational and business procedures and processes. Furnishes information to function personnel relative to changes in policies and trends that may affect future contracting actions. Ensures implementation of directives from higher echelons and formulates and/or assists in the formulation of overall policies and procedures for the state. Provides technical review of documents such as justifications and approvals, requests for contract modifications, and scope of work. Recommends approval or disapproval to the USPFO in those cases requiring approval or endorsement. Responsible for achieving the objectives and goals for socio-economic programs. Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate personnel These individuals may be on various types of employment status such as technician, AGR, or state employees. Performs the full scope of supervisory personnel functions including the assignment of duties, participates in the interviews and selection of employees, schedules and approves leave, ensures indoctrination of new employees, provides training, evaluates performance, initiates action to upgrade positions, and resolves disciplinary problems. Establishes shift schedules and assigns personnel based on workload to ensure adequate coverage of operations. Supports and takes affirmative action with consideration of Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of personnel actions. Keeps employees informed of NGB goals, objectives, and policies, and informs management of employee input and concerns. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE - Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. GS-12 - Must have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least GS-11. Examples of Specialized Experience includes: Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the full spectrum of complex purchasing and contracting operations and resources. Analyzes and oversees the full range of contract management duties for pre-award through post-award and contract close-out. Prepares for, conducts or attends numerous meetings with high-level officials throughout all phases of assignments. Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate personnel. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: - Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the full spectrum of complex purchasing and contracting operations and resources; to assure that all required services and materials are acquired for new and existing ARNG facilities and programs in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. - Analyzes and oversees the full range of contract management duties for pre-award through post-award and contract close-out. - Prepares for, conducts or attends numerous meetings with high-level officials throughout all phases of assignments. - Administers, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of subordinate personnel. - Responsible for the development of contracting, operational and business procedures and processes. Education Additional Information - If a permanent technician with the AKNG is selected for an indefinite position which crosses service boundaries or funding categories (i.e., AKARNG to AKANG or vice versa, or for AKANG funding category: JBER to Eielson or vice versa, T32 to T5 or vice versa), the nature of action will be Excepted Appointment (Indefinite). Therefore, if a Permanent technician is selected for an indefinite position as identified, they will be converted to an indefinite appointment and the losing unit is not required to reserve their home position. - If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50. You may submit your most recent performance appraisal. - NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019. - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. - Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.69% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change. - Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account). - Veterans' Preference: a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. NOTE: Prior to appointment, an agency will require the service member to provide a copy of the DD-214.