The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (ASD(A)) is responsible for advising the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the USD(A&S) on matters relating to acquisition and the integration and protection of technology that enable capability for the warfighter. The ASD(A) is responsible for Department policies and procedures governing the Department's procurement and acquisition process.

Duties

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 USD(P&R) memo of APR 02 2020, Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense, Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905. Per 3. Covered Positions c. Positions in the acquisition workforce that are responsible for managing any services contracts necessary to the operation and maintenance of programs in the DoD and Positions in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, including technician positions, within the defense acquisition workforce, or any category of acquisition positions within the DoD designated by the Secretary as a shortage or critical need category Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Manages the OSD mission acquisition program oversight and review process for assigned missions, programs and activities in the areas of system of system acquisition and in joint capability acquisition. Performs independent analysis and assessments of various military and government systems and their capabilities and shortfalls generally. Included in this task are analyses and assessments government review and/or approval at Overarching Integrated Product Teams (OIPT) reviews and Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) reviews of assigned programs. Provides programmatic and technical assessments of assigned programs and in doing so resolves acquisition issues. Provides guidance and feedback on the results of independent analysis and assessments to military departments and after the DoD review of program documentation.

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)
• 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 position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Overtime is NOT authorized for this position
• This position is telework eligible on a situational or ad hoc basis
• 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.
• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management, Advance level certification, within 60 months of entry into position and must acquire 80 Continuous learning Points every 24 months.
• May be required to work on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered.

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 (GS-14/15) equivalent) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Performing and applying programmatic analysis and/or acquisition principles to complex defense systems programs. Analyzing and/or integrating acquisition program system capabilities across the services to support Joint operational needs. Implementing system acquisition, policies, procedures and practices and/or program management to include program planning, budgeting, and life cycle management in support of system acquisition programs. 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 requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: Position requires DoD Acquisition Program Management Advance 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. Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years.

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]