This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code, Section 1746 and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A, Section 213.3106(h).

Duties

This position serves as the Associate Director for the Production, Coordination and Optimization Directorate (PCO), assisting the Director in strategic planning, execution of Special Projects, liaison duties with Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment, OUSD(A&S)) and other external staff Directorates and organizations and the direction of the faculty/staff with an attendant portfolio of learning programs that provide a modernized global learning environment for acquisition professionals across the federal environment. Supports the planning, development and implementation of acquisition education and training programs specified in Chapter 87 of Title 10, United States Code, Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5000.57, DoD Directive 5000.66 and related DoD policy addressing DoD acquisition workforce learning and performance needs. Assists the Director with strategic planning, Special Projects, Enterprise, and external collaborations to include liaison duties with OUSD(A&S) in support of delivering world class and modern learning assets in support of the needs of the Defense Acquisition Workforce. Develops faculty as "thinking partners" and consultants, continuously improving product and service delivery to provide the right knowledge and skills at the point of need through a variety of learning methods. Assists the Director with establishment of objectives to achieve efficient and effective use of available resources by coordinating the development of acquisition education and training programs and tailoring the content and delivery to support and improve acquisition outcomes for DoD acquisition programs. Prepare, defend, realign, and forecast resources and scheduling requirements for the Directorate. Builds relationships and partnerships with senior leaders from customer and stakeholders' organizations. Provides expert advice and support to the Office of the President, Deans/Directors, and other key internal key constituencies on all matters concerning the DoD- wide acquisition workforce to identify and implement fundamental, far-reaching measures to effect substantial improvement in the performance of the acquisition systems and the acquisition workforce. Remains current in their field of expertise and mentors Directorate faculty/staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance, please go to http://www.sss.gov for more information
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate background investigation/security clearance.
• You may be required to serve a two (2) year probationary period.
• The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime, irregular shifts, and/or on the weekend.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial aircraft.
• Advanced Acquisition Certification is required (Reference Additional Information Section for more details)
• Incumbent must achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years, in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program.

Qualifications

Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the DAU Faculty Pay Band E (AD-30) Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements.To qualify for this position at the Pay Band E (AD-30) level, you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the required years of specialized experience equivalent at a minimum, to the General Schedule (GS) GS-14 (or equivalent).The following is specialized experience that must be demonstrated in your resume: Demonstrated experience in managing and assessing the performance of major defense acquisition systems and projects, including research, development, production and support, including workforce management and development. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an organizational vision that integrates enterprise and business unit missions, goals, priorities and values. Experience acquiring and administering human, financial, material and information resources in a manner that instills excellence, accomplishes mission and instills public trust. Knowledge and application of best business practices and tools. Demonstrated ability to apply a broad point of view and an understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic and DAU enterprise priorities. Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security and mission objectives. For optimum consideration, please ensure your resume reflects how your experience and educational achievements relate to the key qualifications for this position: Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Enterprise Perspective/Building Coalitions.Senior Leader Qualifications: Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. This requires the ability to build strategic partnerships and trust relationships with senior leaders from all organizations within their area of responsibility, building a shared organizational vision, strategic planning, and the ability to implement it in a continuously changing environment. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to Creativity, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this core qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others and building high performance teams. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this core qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving and technical credibility. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to financial management, human capital management and technology management. Knowledge and application of best and future business practices and tools. Enterprise Perspective/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. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to partnering, political savvy and influencing or negotiating. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

DAU Pay Band E (AD-30) (Equivalent to Federal positions classified above GS-15 and equivalents) Minimum Education and Specialized Experience:

• • Basic requirements for Band E include a minimum of a Bachelor level degree in an appropriate discipline and a minimum of eight years of experience in the appropriate functional specialized experience areas. Advanced degrees are highly desired in Band E.

Please note: Technical certifications and/or experience may be approved by the DAU Chief of Staff (delegated from the DAU President) to meet the needs of the University.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY 9820 Belvoir Road Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]