This Senior Executive Service (SES-Tier 1) position is assigned to the Futures and Concepts Center within the U.S. Army Futures Command.

Duties

Serves as Director of Futures Integration (DoFI) within the Futures and Concepts Center (FCC). DoFI conducts its work on behalf of the FCC director in support of a single, unifying, Army Multi-Domain Operations concept, to ensure capability requirements are more than the sum of their parts. Applies analysis to a threat, through the lens of the unifying concept and recommends the Army Futures Command (AFC) "top-down" requirements for inclusion in the Army Modernization Strategy (AMS)and Annual Mission Guidance (AMG). Formulates and directs execution of plans and programs to ensure the Future Force Modernization Enterprise (FFME) maintains consistency across Warfighting functions, including synchronization of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leader development, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) development actions, guiding requirements efforts of the nine FCC Capabilities Development and Integrations Directories (CDIDs) located at TRADOC Centers of Excellence (CoE). Assesses and tracks solutions resourced by current and programmed sources to provide a prioritized recommendation for transforming force capabilities aligned with FCC AMG to support the AMS. Coordinates DoFI Interaction with FFME experimentation. Executes the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) Management for the Army. Integrates DoFI Functional Divisions' Support of AFC and HQDA Processes (e.g. Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPBE), Strategic portfolio Analysis Review. Manages the preparation of FPC Leaders for AFC Decision Forums. Supports development of requirements within AFC established integrated process teams (IPTs) and cross-function teams (CFTs). Integrates requirements across warfighting concepts, functions, formations, systems, and time horizons during solution conceptualization and development. Provides capability development support to the experimentation process (Project Convergence (PC), Unified Quest (UQ) Etc.); using results to refine requirements development and integrating requirements development for innovative technologies identified by S&T and through experimentation and modeling. Has delegated authority and routinely represents the FCC Director at Flag Officer forums throughout the Army and DoD. Provides direct and indirect supervision to 104 personnel in 9 subordinate divisions with fiscal resources in excess of $5.7M; provides guidance to 9 CDIDs. Guidance is received in terms of broad plans, policies and programs promulgated by the FCC Director, CG AFC and higher authorities, many of which are developed based on the incumbent's recommendations. The nature of the functions requires independent work with a high order of originality, foresight, and creativity. Work is primarily evaluated by the overall impact on the quality of long range planning, quality of Capabilities Development (CD) products and research studies; integration of concepts to future capabilities; resource support provided to subordinate FCC elements; and the accomplishments of the FFME CD mission.

Requirements

Qualifications

**To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications, if applicable (such as Education - see below). Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. (1) Mandatory Executive Core Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) (ECQ) All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. Use the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model to describe your accomplishments. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. Failure to do so, will result in an 'ineligible' rating. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Total ECQ write-up should not exceed 10 pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, who have been certified by the OPM do not need to address ECQs. However, Current or Former SES members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility and Candidates who have successfully graduated from an OPM approved Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification. ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 - Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (2) MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ): (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. Your TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up should not exceed 2 pages per TQ using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: MTQ: Ability to manage at a command or organization level of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leader development, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) requirements development and approval processes across twelve warfighting function proponents, eight cross functional teams, and numerous other organizations that generate DOTMLPF-P requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse group of highly trained capabilities development subject matter experts and a proven track-record of producing high quality outputs in partnership with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EN-APF-W3U2AA US ARMY FUTURES AND CONCEPTS CTR DO NOT MAIL Fort Eustis, VA 23604 US
• Name: Jessica Armstrong
• Phone: 703-692-3317
• Email: [email protected]