About the Position: This position supports the mission of the DHA J-1 Enterprise Administration and System Integration, Publication Systems Branch, and is located in Falls Church, VA. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary negotiation may be available for those highly qualified candidates who are new to Federal service. Student loan repayment may be authorized.

Duties

Serve as the executive correspondence/management focus for the DHA. Manage the flow of executive correspondence, action documents, and other forms of written communication to and from the DHA, Markets and/or Networks, Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) and Dental Treatment Facilities (DTF). Maintain close working relationships with the DHA program staff, DHA senior staff, and DHA staff within the immediate DHA enterprise, to facilitate progress in the development of information items involving both existing and evolving issues. Anticipate and respond to widely varying, complex, technical and/or scientific information needs of DHA by facilitating and coordinating the development of various documents, including memoranda, letters, reports, and briefing materials. Review incoming correspondence addressed to the DHA; determine appropriate responding office/official and deadlines. Track and monitor progress of the development of appropriate responses/actions for controlled correspondence. Analyze documents to ensure necessary review/clearance of DHA program offices or DHA senior staff. Recognize potential factual or policy conflict and take action to resolve differences with the office or staff involved. Identify issues that should be expended and facilitate the incorporation of new or revised information into the final product based on knowledge of DHA policy. Expedite sensitive documents and critical issues which must be addressed in a restricted or confidential manner.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration ofemployment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) familiarization or knowledge of Federal publication development programs or processes (such as the Department of Defense (DoD) Issuances Program/DoDI 5025.01); 2) using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation to draft and present clear and concise briefings, presentations, reports, or publications to the agency; and 3) assisting in identifying or recommending new and/or amended administrative practices, policies, or procedures applicable to the agency's publications process. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingWriting Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk