The incumbents will support the ASD(NCB) as the Staff Directors for the Department of Defense (DOD) Under Secretary-level governance bodies that govern, coordinate, and integrate Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological defense Department-wide activities.

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 USD(P&R) memo of Oct 15 2021, Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, Per 3. Covered Positions e. any category of acquisition positions within the DoD designated by the Secretary as a shortage or critical need category, as outlined in Table 1. Acquisition Career Fields- Engineering (ENG). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: In support of the ASD(NCB), the incumbents serves as Staff Director for the Department of Defense (DOD) for the Under Secretary-level governance body to govern, coordinate, and integrate Department-wide activities. Provides governance secretariat support for senior decision forums such as the Biodefense Council, Chemical and Biological Defense Governance Bodies, and others as directed. Develops and maintains work plans to best support the governance bodies and leverages a best practices model to support the ASD(NCB) and DASD(CBD). Manages, coordinates, organizes and prepares for the council meetings, activities and initiatives; prepares, staffs and tracks the read-ahead and summary of conclusions and actions/tasks; establish protocols and standard operating procedures; oversees, analyze, review and QA/QC of products; and ensures coordination with and linkage between the related Defense-wide Governance bodies. Leads, directs, and/or oversees cross-organizational or cross-functional working groups, teams, or other integrated groups, often in a federated environment in managing support actions.

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
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Overtime is NOT authorized for this position
• This position is telework eligible for telework on a situational or ad hoc basis
• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management Practitioner level certification within 60 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-04 (equivalent GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private or military sector). Manages, and/or mentors a diverse workforce on complex problems to resolve organizational issues for a Chemical and Biological Defense Program International Programs. Applies project management principles, methods, and tools to develop, schedule, coordinate, monitor, inspect cost, work, and performance for a defense acquisition program. Develops strategies and plans on Chemical and Biological Defense international programs for Executive branch policy and legislative initiatives. Oversees Plans, Programs, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) process, Program Objective Memorandum, Five Year Defense Plan, Defense Guidance, and related defense acquisition processes in support of a chemical and biological portfolio. 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]