This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, (OUSD(R&E)). The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Applied Technology (DASD(AT)) operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (ASD(CT)).

Duties

The DASD(AT) will serve as the principal advisor to the ASD(CT) with responsibility for providing management oversight, policy guidance, and coordination for the Research and Engineering programs in the Military Services and Defense Agencies to all areas of applied technology. These areas include but not limited to: directed energy, hypersonics, and integrated sensing and cyber. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides oversight and assessment of the DoD-wide investments related to the Applied Technology areas. Oversees a process that includes the DoD Components, as appropriate, to ensure investments and alignment in these priority areas. Participates in the planning, programming, and budgetary decisions affecting all programs in the area of purview. Responsibilities include reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring program and project plans to ensure that planned efforts properly support program objectives. Provides analyses of the requirements and the program and project plans proposed by the Military Departments and Defense Agencies in the area of Applied Technology. Responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of technology efforts. These actions must consider the current and potential threats, national priorities and objectives, and technical opportunities in order to develop the specific criteria for assessing the validity of the proposals and their value to the DoD. Serves on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to the DASD(AT) functional areas, and represents the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the USD and DUSD (R&E) or the ASD(CT) may direct.

Requirements

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately, not to exceed 10 pages. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so will result in a rating of 'ineligible.' When responding to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per ECQ, and address each ECQ separately. OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf Applicants must utilize the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model when writing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Use two examples of relevant experience for each ECQ being sure your experience matches the ECQ criteria. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills. 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. Applicants that are either Career SES members, or graduates of the Office of Personnel Management Certified Development Program are not required to address the ECQs. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. 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 statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification. Demonstrated knowledge of cutting-edge science and technology research and development to include the ability to assess technology impacts upon national and department programs, capabilities, and initiatives. Experience integrating new technology and capabilities into Department-wide strategy, acquisition, and operations. Demonstrated practical experience and operational relevance in one or more of the Critical Technology Areas. Experience leading, managing and directing technical programs and studies involving cost, schedule, risk and performance of complex systems. Demonstrated experience initiating and leading international agreements and collaboration. Experience building international collaborations to leverage partner and allied investments in support of US capabilities.

Education

Physical Scientist Requirements:

A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

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