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Duties

Leads 75-person Joint Directorate (five direct reports: four Divisions (GS-15 (3), Lieutenant Colonel/O-5 (1)) and one Deputy (Colonel/O-6)) of civilian, military, and contractor personnel that advocates, secures, and plans resources; executes resources and financial management functions; provides acquisition support; and performs analysis and assessments for U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). Engages across the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), Services, Agencies, and other Combatant Commands at the 2/3 star levels. Influences strategic guidance through development of the USSOUTHCOM Annual Joint Assessment (AJA), Integrated Priority List (IPL), and inputs to the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG) for 4-star Combatant Commander (CCDR) approval. Designs and leads the USSOUTHCOM processes and coordination of these products, working with fellow USSOUTHCOM Joint Directorates and USSOUTHCOM Components. Leads the semi-annual USSOUTHCOM Campaign Plan Assessment that examines progress and makes strategic recommendations to adjust strategy, objectives, effects and measures. Directs development of analysis to investigate complex issues, frame problems, and support command decision-making. Secures resources through development of the USSOUTHCOM Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Issue Nominations for the OSD-led Program and Budget Review (PBR), and Congressional Unfunded Priority List. Additionally, crafts and executes engagement strategies from action officer to General Officer (GO) / Flag Officer (FO) and Senior Executive Service (SES) engagements in OSD, JS, and Services to advocate for USSOUTHCOM and its Components. Drafts 4-star CCDR correspondence to advocate for resources. Maintains awareness of DoD and Service resource planning to identify ways to improve USSOUTHCOM support. Primary representative for USSOUTHCOM to 3-star bodies hosted by OSD and JS focused on resourcing and analysis (e.g., Resource Management Group (RMG), Analytic Working Group (AWG)), and supports CCDR participation at 4-star fora related to similar topics (e.g., Chairman's TANK and Deputy's Management Advisory Group (DMAG)). Executes $630M annually of multiple appropriations in support of security cooperation, exercises, intelligence, steady-state command operations, and real-world crisis response. Ensures funding is properly certified in time, purpose, and amount. Interfaces with OSD, JS and Army Budget Offices to facilitate timely allocation of funding. Establishes and executes financial policies and controls, audit readiness activities, and leads the USSOUTHCOM Risk Management Internal Controls (RMIC) program. Subject to direction from the Combatant Commander, the J8 Director serves as the principal focal point within USSOUTHCOM and exercises primary responsibility and authority with regard to: 1. Financial Management and Comptroller, 2. Programming and Assessments, 3. Acquisition Support, and 4. Decision Support.

Requirements

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the application package (Resume and Technical Qualifications). To meet minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) defined below: 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. 2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in 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. 3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 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. Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (DCP), who have been certified by OPM must load your SF-50 or certificate (under Other). *** TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ): (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up may not exceed 1 pages per TQ using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ 1: Knowledge of, and experience in, the management of a large, complex, and diverse organization requiring executive level leadership skills. TQ 2: Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and integrate all aspects of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES), as well as analysis and assessments, for a major command or headquarters organization. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: THIS IS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) LEVEL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED POSITION. In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d, incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. Financial Management (FM) applicants must be able to obtain the FM Certification requirement of the position to which he or she is assigned. Such certification is a condition of employment. Only FM workforce members currently assigned to positions with an FM Certification designation are included in the FM Certification Program and are authorized to achieve FM certification at the designated level. If selected and not currently assigned to a position with FM Certification, selectee will have 2-years in which to obtain certification. In the event a member cannot obtain the FM Certification within the initial 2-year time period, the CCA may grant one or more time extensions of up to 1 year to remain in the position. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring and tracking FM members' progress toward certification and working with their human resources offices to take progressive discipline as appropriate so that FM members attain their certification levels within the required time period. If an individual fails to obtain the required FM Certification and any CCA approved time extension(s) have expired, the individual may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including, reassignment to a lower grade, or removal from government service

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EN-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20301 US
• Name: Melisa Mayer
• Email: [email protected]