The incumbent serves as an expert on innovative and advanced manufacturing techniques for the Joint Production Acceleration Cell and contributes to the development and analysis of industrial production, resilience, and surge capacity for key defense weapons systems and supplies.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section HA IAW DCPAS Message 2020037: Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, 3. E. - acquisition position/Life Cycle Logistics outlined in Table 1 page 6. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as an A&S expert and advisor on innovative and advanced manufacturing and production capabilities to support the warfighter, as well as partners and allies. Develop strategies for "surge production" of key weapons systems. Manage Joint Production Acceleration Cell efforts to integrate digital engineering and new manufacturing techniques at scale for major weapons systems, including additive manufacturing, new materials, automation, and factory-of-the-future concepts. Support/lead efforts to identify and engage industry stakeholders and manufacturing experts to integrate best practices for scalable and flexible manufacturing into the defense industrial base. Develop and maintain acquisition expertise related to key weapons systems. Plan, develop, implement and manage effective and affordable product support strategies throughout the life cycle for weapons, platforms, or materiel. Independently research and investigate new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations. Independently analyze new or proposed legislation or regulations to determine impact on program operations and management Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders supporting advanced and additive manufacturing efforts in DoD, including OSD, DLA, the military services, stakeholders in the defense innovation ecosystem, including the Defense Innovation Unit, and with non-traditional contractors and small businesses

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD PPP Pilot Program
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• Telework: Yes, situationally at the discretion of the supervisor
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: Position requires DoD Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics Foundational level certification within 36 months of entry into position and must acquire 80 Continuous learning Points every 24 months.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position: Incumbent will be required to sign a written tenure agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the Federal Service in the Critical Acquisition Position.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the NH-03 (GS-12/13 equivalent) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: 1. Collaborates with interdisciplinary multi-agency and/or multi-service teams and elements of the defense industrial base (e.g., defense industry primes, suppliers, or non-traditional defense companies) on manufacturing and production capabilities. 2. Demonstrates experience in two of the three: program/project management (estimate/life cycle cost/schedule/performance); Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) principles; and risk management practices throughout the system life cycle. 3. Demonstrates various experiences in digital engineering and new manufacturing techniques and approaches for major weapons systems, including but not limited to additive manufacturing at scale, automation, and factory-of-the-future concepts. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]