Knowledge Required by the Position. Factor Level 1-X x points Kind or nature of knowledge and skills needed How the knowledge and skills are used in doing the work
Knowledge Required by the Position. Using his/her past experience and expert knowledge of a wide range of Acquisition and Assistance concepts, the CO/AO must advise Senior Mission Management and OAA staff on patterns and trends of the US Government policy and changes in industry. Expert knowledge to make informed decisions or recommendations interpreting and applying important policies such as FAR, XXXXX, ADS and Mission Orders. Knowledge of the principles of acquisition planning sufficient to independently develop and implement a plan to procure a multiyear program or system involving successive program stages. Knowledge of contract and grant administration and termination techniques sufficient to administer and close out and/or oversee the administration and close-out of contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. Knowledge of price/cost analysis techniques, such as learning curve analysis and cost estimating relationships, sufficient to evaluate contractor proposals and prepare negotiation memoranda. Knowledge of contract and grant types, methods, and techniques including cost and incentive contracting, award fee, cost sharing arrangements, cooperative agreement, PIO grants, processing of unsolicited proposals and applications, multiple awards, special provisions relating to proprietary rights, and rights in data. Award instruments are normally negotiated. Knowledge of the regulations and techniques of source selection sufficient to conduct a selection. Skill in negotiation techniques to conduct negotiations and to meet and deal with high level business, industry, scientific, and/or Government officials.
