Requirements Specialist

Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

About the Role

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Requirements Specialist; the incumbent will actively manage, plan, develop, implement, schedule, and administer contracting officer representative duties for assigned higher headquarters (AFIMSC) and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) enterprise-wide contract initiatives; serve as the Civil Engineer (CE) functional awards program manager for higher headquarters (HAF/A4C and AFIMSC); serve as the AFCEC-wide awards program; and serve as program manager for the Civilian Developmental Education (CDE) program on behalf of the AFIMSC Senior Center Functional Authority (SCFA) for both the Air Force CE and Science and Engineering (S&E) Career Fields.

Additionally, the incumbent will provide organization leadership with objectively based information for making decisions on the human capital management, administrative and programmatic aspects of center operations and management by overseeing a wide variety of assignments concerned with evaluating, analyzing, and reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations related to commander activities, civilian development, AcqDemo and employee recognition.

This position reports directly to the Mission Support Branch Chief (CBMD), Mission Sustainment Division Chief (CBM), Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate (CB) and functionally to AFIMSC/CA.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, develop, implement, schedule, and administer contracting officer representative duties for assigned higher headquarters (AFIMSC) and AFCEC enterprise-wide contract initiatives.
• Serve as the Civil Engineer (CE) functional awards program manager for higher headquarters (HAF/A4C and AFIMSC).
• Serve as the AFCEC-wide awards program manager.
• Serve as program manager for the Civilian Developmental Education (CDE) program on behalf of the AFIMSC Senior Center Functional Authority (SCFA) for both the Air Force CE and Science and Engineering (S&E) Career Fields.
• Provide organization leadership with objectively based information for decision-making on human capital management, administrative, and programmatic aspects of center operations.
• Oversee assignments evaluating, analyzing, and reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations related to commander activities, civilian development, AcqDemo, and employee recognition.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service (www.sss.gov).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on occasion.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).
• Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, applied sciences, law, or other fields related to the position qualifying for NH-02 (equivalent to GS-11) research positions. Total undergraduate and graduate study must have included at least 9 semester hours in mathematics and statistics and 9 semester hours in economics. Degree work must have included independent study or research in regulatory impact.

OR Experience: That demonstrated knowledge, skill, and technical competence in the use of statistical and mathematical theories applicable to regulatory impact, policy analysis, professional methods of scientific inquiry and analysis in the solution of problems in determining economic and other impact on regulatory programs. Such experience must have involved extensive inquiry into or use of basic data; structuring of problems for systematic analysis; adaptation or development of scientific techniques; construction and use of analytical or mathematical models; formulation of recommendations for action; or planning, monitoring, or directing the above activities.

Candidates for positions at NH-03 (equivalent to GS-12/13) and above must have had 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

College transcripts are required.

Skills

• Knowledge of the capabilities, products, and organization of AFCEC to provide responsive, flexible, and full-spectrum administrative support and services for assigned functional areas.
• Knowledge of organizational management, governance, contract management, awards program management, CDE program management, human resources management, information management, security, CE, workflow, and strategic engagement programs.
• Knowledge of Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE); Installation, AFIMSC, Major Command, Joint Command, and Air Staff financial systems and restrictions on expenditure of funds; and standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Expert-level knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, including qualitative and quantitative techniques, to measure compliance, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of Services programs.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Pay

This position has a typical 2026 salary range of $76,463 - $118,204 (without locality).

Schedule

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Telework: Situational Only
• Remote: No
• Travel Requirement: 25% Travel possible

MPCN: 010066101M | PCS Entitlements: No | Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: No