As the Program Director, Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (ACWA), the incumbent will have the responsibility for the safe, effective, and compliant closure of the chemical weapons destruction facilities at U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado and Blue Grass Army Depot in Kentucky. The ACWA program under Title 50 United States Code 1521 is currently transitioning from destruction operation to program closure and is scheduled to end in three years.

Duties

The major duties and responsibilities of the Program Director, ACWA will include, but are not limited to: Oversees and executes all ACWA program closure activities at Colorado and Kentucky chemical weapons destruction facilities including decontamination, decommissioning, demolition, and administrative closeout. Oversees the safety and protection of the workforce and environment throughout closure while in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Aligns program closure activities to changing regulatory requirements and based on recommendations from independent advisory organizations such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services. Advises and supports the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs (ASD(NCB)) and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Threat Reduction and Arms Control (DASD(TRAC)) on all phases and functions of the ACWA closure activities. Ensures the completion of the closure activities by: 1) directing, managing, and overseeing the work of approximately 2,400 federal civilians and contractors; 2) managing and directing a budget of approximately $2.1 billion over the closure phase which is anticipated between FY 2024-2028; and 3) advising DoD senior leaders on a broad range of issues related to ACW A program closure activities. Translates program closure activities into specific projects, outlining technical and programmatic objectives and ensuring proper and adequate integration of technical, contractual, fiscal, and logistical requirements. Serves as the DoD representative at national and international organization forums presenting, explaining, and defending closure activities including the Chemical Demilitarization Citizens Advisory Commission and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Requirements

Qualifications

***THIS IS A SES LIMITED TERM POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 3 YEARS. ***Please read this announcement in its entirety before applying. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications. Your application must also include a narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications not to exceed a total of two pages. http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.). 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. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statement to no more than 2 pages. Demonstrated knowledge and the ability to successfully manage and assure technical compliance of a comprehensive chemical demilitarization or related program to include the development, implementation, and policy / program oversight to include relevant federal and state laws and regulations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively at senior levels across a wide variety of Department of Defense, interagency and public partners, including state and local, foreign governments and/or international organizations. Demonstrated ability to effectively and innovatively present and develop strategic efforts of an organization that performs complex operations, simplify as needed based on audience, and provide recommendations on policies and approaches to effectively execute the duties and responsibilities of the Office. Demonstrated level of program management expertise including demonstrated ability to manage and direct a significant annual program budget; in addition to, sound acquisition management principles, concepts, and practices applicable to major defense acquisition programs.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Senior Executive Services
• Email: [email protected]