Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, NF-05

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Serves as Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, Army NAF Contracting, IMCOM, DFMWR. Reporting to the Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO), the Deputy CAO is responsible for planning, managing, and executing comprehensive Army-wide NAF Contracting and Acquisition programs. Participates in operational planning with MWR officials and advises on contracting implications of proposed management decisions, as necessary. Coordinates with other Directorates, Divisions, Installation Directorates (ID), DMWRs, as well as Garrison and Army Contracting offices to develop and implement approaches to NAF acquisitions. Within the NAF Contracting Division, IMCOM, DFMWR, serves as Deputy CAO, responsible to the CAO for all aspects of NAF Contracting operations, and acts as CAO in his/her absence. As DCAO, is responsible for all aspects of leading and managing the division's personnel and performing the duties of Acting CAO as required. Exercises the full range of supervisory responsibilities and duties. Assists in the formulation of the Division's strategic plan. Participates in special studies and projects. Performs public relations and marketing including article publication and presentations. Provides technical guidance and expert assistance to outside agencies and contracting officers in the execution of NAF contracts. Acts as advisor to the CAO and the Director, IMCOM DFMWR in the formulation of acquisition strategies. Researches alternatives and develops methodologies. Takes initiative and seeks ways to improve efficiencies of operations. As DCAO, may possess an unlimited warrant and is responsible for managing the Division's assigned contracts and projects. Directs and is responsible for the full-range of pre- and post-award contracting functions. Responsible for consolidated contracts as part of the strategic management plan for MWR. Interfaces with the Office of Secretary of War on procurement policies and procedures as necessary.

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.