The Director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI-APCSS) works under Title 10, Section 342 authority of the Secretary of Defense. The Director DKI-APCSS operates under the strategic guidance of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P)) and Executive Agency of DSCA and works closely with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.

Duties

You will organize the resources necessary to develop, implement, and assess resident and non-resident activities, outreach, and engagements in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 342 as directed by the USD(P) or his/her representative. You will oversee and evaluate an academically based program to stimulate student thinking about strategy, policy, and defense decision-making; deepen their understanding of security threats, challenges, and regional and global cooperation. You will promote understanding of the security policies and concerns of partner nations; and foster enduring relationships, defense interoperability, and integration with and across U.S. partner nation. You will exercise direction over all aspects of the Center, to include the formulation, implementation, and refinement of educational and outreach programs. You will direct programs offered by the Center. You will oversee development of cooperative relationships across the region with established and relevant institutes for security, civil/military and strategic studies, and senior military colleges. You will oversee the design, development, and refinement of the Center's core academic program and other curricula. You will supervise the selection of international participants for activities. Develop guidelines for the selection process based on DoD policy and in coordination with OUSD(P), the Department of State, and other DoD Regional Centers. You will represent the Center in discussions of issues identified by OSD Policy and informed by the GCC and other DoD components. You will oversee all budget and programming activities for the Center to include determining the need for financial, manpower, and other resource changes. You will exercise overall supervision of all civilian and military positions. You will oversee the selection process of all faculty and administrative staff, contractors, and consultants. You will provide advice to senior officials throughout the U.S. Government, Congress, U.S. Department of State, and foreign governments. You will implement DoD regulations and directives and OUSD(P) guidance for the Center. You will prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e, within 30 days of appointment.

Qualifications

Incumbent must have specialized experience in the following areas: Significant knowledge of and experience in national/international Indo-Pacific security issues and/or foreign policy at a senior level. Proven record as leading policy analyst and national security thought leader, with a history that includes distinguished publications in leading newspapers and policy journals, as well as prominent public speaking appearances to the public, academic community, and/or the Congress. Executive level skills in leadership and management of senior level executive training and education programs and knowledge how these programs operate within DoD. Executive experience at a senior DoD educational institution or at a university with some experience at a senior or mid-level DoD institution. Ability to lead and motivate managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the full range of the organization's activities. Skill in comprehending the roles and relationships of the components of national policy making and implementation, including the President, political appointees, Congress, the judiciary, state and local governments, and interest groups. Skill in formulating strategic program plans that assess policy/program feasibility and include realistic short-and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities. Anticipates problem areas and provides feasible options to resolve. Ability to acquire, administer and control human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making. A master's degree or an advanced degree, such as a doctoral degree or equivalent terminal or professional degree in Asian/Indo-Pacific Studies, International Affairs, National Security Strategic Studies, Economics, or Law is highly preferred. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES 2058 Maluhia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 US
• Name: Dept of the Navy Executive Hiring
• Email: usn.seattle-wa.ochrsvdopscenwa.mbx.don-executive-hiring@us.navy.mil