About the Position: The pay band NH-04 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14 to 15. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities.

Duties

Performs the full range of supervisory duties for a staff of up to 10 technical and support employees within the Branch. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work. Provides advice, counsels employees and provides support as required. Performs the full range of supervisory duties for a staff of up to 10 technical and support employees within the Branch. Leads a complex branch responsible for acting as the main authority across Army Security Cooperation (SC) enterprise on SC policy, including International Training policy. Drives transparency and efficiency across Army SC enterprise by updating policies, such as Army Regulation (AR) 12-1 and Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA-PAM) 12-1, in line with Army SC enterprise strategic goals and objectives. Ensures adherence of Army policy with DSCA policy and guidelines, and raises concerns and challenges to DSCA regarding overarching Defense SC policy as needed. Provide policy guidance to Army SA and AC stakeholders. Oversees Army SC Workforce Development, including certification of SA and ACQ workforce in compliance with DSCA and Defense Acquisition University requirements. Creates training aids, standard operating procedures (SOPs) or socialization presentations to ensure adoption and consistency of these new initiatives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Selectee must meet position requirements for Program Management Certification within 60 months of entrance on duty.

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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-03). 1) Supervising employees to include evaluating work performance, counseling, and creating Individual Development Plans (IDP). 2) Leading a team that is the main authority for policy. 3) Tracking acquisition certification compliance per the Defense Acquisition University requirements. 4) Creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new security cooperation initiatives. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Human Capital ManagementProblem SolvingTechnical Credibility Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AD-W1B0AA OFC ASST SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk