Summary This position serves as the acquisition portfolio manager supporting Power Services Group (PSG), AJW-22. Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in the acquisition of power system equipment, design, and installation services. Responsibilities The Aviation Technical Systems Specialist serves as the acquisition portfolio manager supporting Power Services Group (PSG), AJW-22. Serves as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) on National Airspace System (NAS) system and equipment to perform critical tasks requiring the development of new concepts, systems, or innovative approaches. Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under minimal direction of a manager or executive. Acts as a technical expert to develop new and innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and polices for power system acquisition related work activities. Applies experience and expert knowledge of the National Airspace System (NAS) to enable the identification of potential risks from a safety, performance, and reliability perspective, as well as impact to air traffic operations, as full integration of power system sustainment activities are piloted and implemented. Uses knowledge of program and/or project management principles in managing multiple ongoing projects and work activities including analyzing, managing, and monitoring contractor performance for large service and installation contracts. Leads inter-disciplinary teams in technical design, implementation, operational risk mitigation, and acquisition strategy initiatives in the NAS. Ensures technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the power sustainment program. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality have been met. Estimates and reports to the team on progress in meeting established milestones and deadlines for completion of assignments, projects and tasks, and ensures that all team members are aware of and participate in planning for achievement of team goals and objectives. Possesses an understanding of power system environment, including sustainment, maintenance, operations, contingency, logistics, and acquisition policies and their application and impact on the NAS. Provides guidance for the acquisition of power systems equipment, design, and installation services, including un-interruptible power supplies (UPS), engine generators (EG), direct current (DC) bus systems, electrical distribution equipment (EDE), static transfer switches (STS), ARTCC Critical/Essential Power Systems (ACEPS) and Critical Power Distribution Systems (CPDS). Maintains awareness and researches new technologies and programs to enhance future NAS capabilities in these areas. Uses the operational risk management processes in the planning of NAS power sustainment projects, and applying lessons learned to prevent adverse impacts to NAS operations during project execution. Predicts potential issues and proposes recommendations for preventive action. Serves as primary point of contact for PSG in assisting contracting officers to obtain Chief Financial Officer's approval, initiating Market Surveys, initiating Screening Information Request/Request for Offers (SIR/RFO), and finalizing contract awards. Facilitates communication effort between PSG and the Contracting/Acquisition, Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, and Operations offices in the development of PSG acquisitions. Prepares a variety of acquisition documents and technical documents and presentations summarizing conclusions and/or recommendations in support of program management reviews and technical interchange meetings. Briefs senior level officials and external stakeholders on reviews, findings, recommendations, challenges, risks, etc. The Team leader serves as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members. Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refer others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications Candidates must have one year (52 weeks) of SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (FV-J or FG/GS-14) that is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience with power system requirements, prioritization of power sustainment projects and the development of power sustainment budgets. Experience ensuring the acquisition of equipment and services takes place to meet program schedules. You should include relevant examples of the specialized experience in your work history. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered. Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained during the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification. Applicants who fail to demonstrate possession of any of the above criteria AND who do not provide the required documentation will receive no further consideration for this position. * Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA. *All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. ** Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. NOTES: 1) As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and Technical Requirement. In lieu of providing a narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimension and/or Technical Requirement, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a human resource specialist as appropriate. 2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: http://jobs.faa.gov/FAACoreCompensation.htm 3) This Level 2 (Non-Critical Sensitive) position requires favorable T3 (Tier 3) or higher (T5) investigation for Secret clearances, unless a waiver is obtained. 4) Employees whose current location is Oklahoma City, OK, Washington, DC or Atlantic City, NJ will remain in that Duty Location. All other employees outside the area will be required to relocate. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA