This position is in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy (ODASD(CPP)), Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (OASD(M&RA)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)).

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Develops and/or advises on the development of Congressional testimony, written responses to Congressional Questions for the Record (QFR), Congressional correspondence, and Congressional and media Requests for Information (RFI) on a wide variety of Civilian Personnel Policy (CPP) and External Affairs matters, including those of a complex or sensitive nature and/or tasked with urgent deadlines. Drafts, reviews, and coordinates legislative proposals related to CPP programs and authorities for and/or affecting the civilian workforce. Develops and/or reviews legislative language and supporting analysis, identifies and evaluates policy impacts and workforce implications, and ensures proper language formatting, tables, and budgetary data, as appropriate. Tracks and manages a portfolio of CPP Congressional Reporting Requirements (CRR), ensuring the timely development, coordination, and submission of CRR products for leadership approval and submission to Congressional Committees. Conducts necessary research of laws, regulations, programs, and precedents to develop and/or advise on approaches to Congressional and media responses, proposed legislation, and CRRs. Solicits, reviews, and evaluates inputs received from subject matter experts to ensure relevant and accurate facts, develop and/or revise products, and to make recommendations consistent with DoD strategies, priorities, and goals. Serves as strategic advisor to CPP leadership and provides staff guidance on processes and standards for Congressional correspondence, reporting requirements, legislative actions, and media communication plans. Interacts with DoD leaders, Congressional staff, subject matter experts, DoD Component representatives as well as representatives from external agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Office of Management and Budget, and others, as appropriate, to achieve CPP and External Affairs program objectives.

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)
• 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
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position may require you to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance with favorable adjudication by a determining authority.

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 GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability applying advanced Human Capital laws, regulations, principles, precedents and policy; propose solutions and policies on complex and difficult management problems; writing, editing, and research skills to develop comprehensive reports and information papers; and skill in applying tact and diplomacy in the conduct of official duties. 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications, education, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Effective 5/25/2022, we will use the resume's employment dates and grade information in conjunction with the provided SF-50 at the lower grade level to give credit for time in grade requirements. We will confirm time in grade at the job offer stage if needed. At a minimum, you are still required to provide an SF-50 at the lower grade level for promotion eligibility consideration when applying for a promotion for GS-positions. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Personnel and Readiness Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]