Program Manager (Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreement).

Duties

• The position serves as the principal interface between the United States and nations/multinational organizations in the EUCOM Area of Operations (AOR).
• This position is specifically intended to provide civilian support to combat operations, but could also deploy to non-combat locations in response to contingencies, disaster relief or other emergency operations.
• The Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA)/Host Nation Support Program Manager is responsible for all multinational and bilateral logistics cross servicing agreements and Host Nation Support requirements.
• Serves as the resident authority on U.

S. logistical agreements, joint logistics doctrine, and Department of Defense Instructions (Do DI) related to cross-servicing agreements and Host Nation Support.

• Provides guidance to component Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) program managers on the proper use and auditing of cross-servicing agreements and Host Nation Support agreements.
• As lead Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) Order Auditor, the incumbent ensures procedures are in place to facilitate the reimbursement of the U.

Government for logistical services rendered to allied troop-contributing nations.

• Plans, reviews, and evaluates the work performance of active and reserve officers (O-3 through O-4) assigned to the ACSA team.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Proof of U. S. Citizenship required.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements per Do D Instruction 1315.19.
• Must satisfy the requirements of Do DI 1400.25 V1230 for employment in foreign areas.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• U. S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Position requires a TOP SECRET – SCI level security clearance.
• Approximately 35% Total Duty Day travel required.
• Pre-employment Physical Examination and annual examination required.
• Drug screening prior to appointment and periodical thereafter required.
• Designation as Emergency Essential, taking precedence over transportation or recall status.
• Signing of overseas rotation agreement to return from foreign area after 5 years at appointment.
• Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position – Program Management certification required within 36 months.
• Valid official U. S. Passport and Visa required.
• ACSA certification and delegation to sign on behalf of the U. S. within 3 months after acceptance.
• One year probationary period unless previously met 5 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• Who May Apply
• 30 % or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
• Priority Placement Program, Do D Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, Do D MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, Do D Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work. Volunteer experience is credited.

• Specialized Experience
• One year of specialized experience including: analyzing and evaluating information concerning program management processes;
• Integrating operational logistical data for command-level operational plans and training exercises;
• Negotiating bilateral/multilateral logistics agreements with foreign governments or international bodies.

Applicants will be evaluated on the following competency areas

• Auditing
• Contracting/Procurement
• Oral Communication
• Project Management
• Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

• Additional Information
• This position requires a one-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates fitness and continued employment relevance.
• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
• Medical, dental, and other care are the responsibility of the employee and family.
• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for overseas positions.
• Selected applicants may receive foreign area benefits such as Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc.
• Foreign area benefits are determined at the time of hire per Department of State Standardized Regulation.
• Initial overseas tour is 36 months.
• Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Applicants should carefully review all eligibility and qualification requirements before applying.

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