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Duties

The Director of Investment is responsible for the formulation, presentation, defense and reporting execution of 11 multi-year appropriations and supplemental appropriations when enacted. The incumbent serves as a principal assistant and advisor at the policy level to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Budget and is responsible for analyzing and making recommendations with reference to both budget and acquisition policies and funding estimates. Establishes policy for, directing and administering Army-wide budget activities that fall within Army Investment Programs (Research, Development, Test and Evaluation; Aircraft Procurement; Missile Procurement; Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles Procurement, Ammunition Procurement; Other Procurement; Military Construction; Construction for Army Reserve; Construction for Army National Guard; Construction for Family Housing; Army Family Housing Operations: and Army Executive Agency for DOD Appropriations (Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense; Base Realignment and Closure; and Homeowners Assistance, Defense). Develops definitive and detailed estimates of financial requirements in the formulation of the final approved Army program and develops justification material submitted to higher level authorities, including Congress. Continually reviews and evaluates the total budget formulation efforts for assigned Army appropriations. Develops and executes the strategy for gathering and analyzing data in order to drive meaningful results. Reviews and approves funding plans and program estimates to assure that resources support Army objectives, obviate resource problems within established priorities, and realistically reflect total resource requirements for the individual weapon and support systems. Provides continuous improvement of the financial management system to ensure maximum utilization of available resources and to facilitate the use of capital investments and other costs relative to weapon systems, tasks, and missions. Investigates data trends and anomalies, develops predictive tools and provides results of analyses by making recommendations as to how the data can be used to make critical operational, policy, and financial decisions.

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. 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. Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (DCP), who have been certified by OPM must load your SF-50 or certificate (under Other). *** TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ): (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up may 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: TQ 1: Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities of the Department of Army budget for investment appropriations. TQ 2: Knowledge of, and experience in, the ability to plan, develop, direct, integrate and coordinate the execution of Acquisition, Sustainment, or Test programs or missions. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: THIS IS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) LEVEL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED POSITION. In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d, incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. Financial Management (FM) applicants must be able to obtain the FM Certification requirement of the position to which he or she is assigned. Such certification is a condition of employment. Only FM workforce members currently assigned to positions with an FM Certification designation are included in the FM Certification Program and are authorized to achieve FM certification at the designated level. If selected and not currently assigned to a position with FM Certification, selectee will have 2-years in which to obtain certification. In the event a member cannot obtain the FM Certification within the initial 2-year time period, the CCA may grant one or more time extensions of up to 1 year to remain in the position. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring and tracking FM members' progress toward certification and working with their human resources offices to take progressive discipline as appropriate so that FM members attain their certification levels within the required time period. If an individual fails to obtain the required FM Certification and any CCA approved time extension(s) have expired, the individual may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including, reassignment to a lower grade, or removal from government service

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-W00GAA OFC ASST SECY OF ARMY (FM&C) DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20301 US
• Name: Jessica Armstrong
• Phone: 703-692-3317
• Email: [email protected]