This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small, elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As a Senior Executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as the Deputy Director for Joint Force Integration (DDJFI) for the Joint Force Development Directorate, JS J-7, and supports Directors of the Joint Staff, the Director of the Joint Staff (DJS), the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS), the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC). Major duties and responsibilities include, but is not limited to: Centralized management oversight, direction, and execution of operational functions for the Joint Force Integration (DD JFI) by exercising, coordinating and developing, implementing and managing execution of policy, direction, plans, standards and instruction. In this capacity, provides executive leadership in policy formulation and interpretation, program planning and direction, resource management, as well as ensuring full integration of operation functions and program evaluation. Leads the transition of concept-required capabilities into joint requirements through the JCIDS process. Acts as the Force Design and Development (FDD) Functional Capabilities Board (FCB) chair in support of DJ8. JFDT coordinates and aligns studies and experimentation across the Services and Combatant Commands to identify and prioritize issues to be addressed through Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), national labs, and technology demonstrations and field experiments. Leads the decision support team that directly supports senior leader decision making for campaigning and capability development across all levels of classification. Acts as the senior advocate for integrating irregular warfare and campaigning into JWC implementation in the Joint Force in support of the CJCS and VCJCS. Provides direction and guidance to the Department analysis community and executing the Deputy Secretary of Defense's (DepSecDef) Analysis Working Group (AWG) agenda; providing oversight of J-7's experimentation alignment efforts; and the infrequent nature of some duties such as participating in President of the United States (POTUS) and Secretary of Defense (SecDef) directed activities (e.g., National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy development). Coordinates J-7 support for strategic decision-making bodies; manages all DJ-7 legislative and congressional matters; coordinates implementation of the JWC. Manages the Warfighting Lab Incentive Fund (WILF); integrates JFDD priorities and concepts into external innovation partners' program of work; integrates advanced capabilities into exercises, wargames, and experiments; manages science and technology internship program. Provides joint campaigning perspectives to assess future capability gaps; identifies alternative concepts and approaches to solve key operational problems for future force employment; co-leads Strategic Coordination Cell (SC2) program; provides J-7 SAP/CAP coordination. Integrates irregular warfare in JWC implementation; serves secretariat for Irregular Warfare Executive Steering Committee. Manages a budget in excess of $10 million, accountable for all associated contracts, execution, and performance. Acts as the Force Design and Development (FDD) Functional Capabilities Board (FCB) chair in support of DJ8.

Requirements

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately, not to exceed 10 pages. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so will result in a rating of 'ineligible.' When responding to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per ECQ, and address each ECQ separately. OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf Applicants must utilize the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model when writing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Use two examples of relevant experience for each ECQ being sure your experience matches the ECQ criteria. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.). 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. Applicants that are either Career SES members, or graduates of the Office of Personnel Management Certified Development Program are not required to address the ECQs. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification. 1. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement joint concepts; analyze capability gaps; and integrate relevant non-materiel solutions, lessons, and best practices across the Doctrine, Organization, Training, materiel, Leadership, Personnel, Facilities, Policy (DOTmLPF-P) spectrum, in order to advance the operational effectiveness of the current and future joint force,and align new capability development to future Joint Force requirements. 2. Demonstrated ability to synthesize a myriad of often conflicting details and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on matters of broad scope and complexity concerning force development and design. 3. Demonstrated ability to integrate capabilities and synchronize concepts with requirements development. DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications).

Contacts

• Address Joint Staff 4800 Mark Center Drive Suite 03D08 Alexandria, VA 22350-3200 US
• Name: Senior Executive Services
• Email: [email protected]