This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a senior technical authority and planner/analyst for the Analysis and Strategy Directorate (ASD) in support of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Strategy and Acquisition Reform (DASA SAR), located in Arlington County, VA.

Duties

Serve as a senior technical authority and planner/analyst for the Analysis and Strategy Directorate (ASD) in support of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Strategy and Acquisition Reform (DASA SAR). Coordinate on a wide range of issues related to the implementation of Acquisition Reform through the execution of complex analytical studies, projects and tasks assigned to the directorate. Perform a variety of work that supports the DASA?s strategic planning efforts and communication outreach. Define emerging issues and opportunities to form the foundation for future growth of the Acquisition and Modernization Enterprise. Exercise a high level of interaction with Congress, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Department of the Army (DA), Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and other subordinate Commands.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• This position involves 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: developing strategic plans and concepts to the support the implementation of acquisition reform initiatives; coordinating special projects and strategic planning initiatives within an organization; coordinating research and technical analysis; and communicating effectively with senior leadership concerning topics that are complex and controversial. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-03 or (GS-13). *This is a DOD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for the demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-4 of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-14 through GS-15 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified job classification, streamlined hiring processes, and expanded developmental opportunities.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W1B0AA ASA RES DEV AND ACQ DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]