CONFIGURATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-12 GRADE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing portions of configuration, data, engineering data, and deficiency report management tasks in support of a Branch/Division or Directorate organization. Experience with engineering drawings, technical manuals and accurately document the baselines and ensure engineering/technical data is maintained and available to support airworthiness plans. Recommends revisions and drafts new procedures to meet new or unique program 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: 1. Knowledge of configuration, data engineering data management, STINFO, airworthiness and deficiency reporting requirements as specified in law, policy, military/industry specifications and standards and organizational directives, as required by the duty. 2. Knowledge, skill and ability to apply analytical and evaluative methods to determine efficiencies and effectiveness of configuration and data management Integrated Data Environment (IDE) systems. 3. Knowledge of and ability to implement STINFO policy and processes ensuring appropriate marking and management of data. 4. Knowledge of engineering drawings and contractor engineering control/release processes. 5. Understanding of contractor estimating/pricing techniques as related to proposal evaluation. 6. Knowledge of, and skill in, the use of principles of negotiation as required to reconcile diverse opinions that can arise from conflicts in ECP/CCP evaluation, contracting, engineering data/data management, and audits. 7. Knowledge of the Center/Directorate/Division/Branch structure and contractor operations and familiarity with the various management and technical disciplines involved to sufficiently understand technical and procurement terminology and procedures. 8. Ability to speak and write effectively. 9. Ability to plan, organize and chair conferences, audits and board meetings. 10. Skill in developing corrective actions for observed discrepancies. 11. Familiarity with policies and issues pertaining to priority rights in data. 12. Familiarity with ethics and professional standards of conduct. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Most work is performed in an office setting. 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.
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 Configuration and Data Management Specialist and perform specific portions of configuration, data, engineering data, airworthiness and deficiency reporting management tasks in support of a Division/Branch within a Directorate life cycle management organization.