This position is located in the Operations Directorate in the Office of the Deputy Comptroller (Program/Budget) (P/B), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller). The Associate Director for Contingency and International Programs (P/B) is responsible for providing direction for the execution of uniform DoD policies, principles, and procedures for disaster assistance, contingencies, and authorities.

Duties

The incumbent leads a select staff of professional budget analysts. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides advice and decision support on domestic, international, and interagency matters with financial implications. Reviews and analyzes exceptionally complex and critical DoD programs and applies comprehensive knowledge of budget policy and procedures of the Department so that individual programs are evaluated relative to overall Defense funding constraints to optimize the use of Defense and national resources. Evaluates DoD funding requirements based on strategic military plans and U.S. foreign policy objectives and applies judgment on the availability of DoD force levels, equipment, consumables, security, and other assistance to or from partner nations. Formulates and recommends short- and long-range budgetary plans to address contingency-related, disaster assistance-related, and security cooperation-related requirements and build partnership capacity priorities, considering State Department and interagency authorities and budgets in support of national goals. Formulates, by fiscal year, specific policies and basic assumptions directly applicable to the compilation and presentation of budgetary requirements for all phases and portions of assigned responsibilities. Reviews and, as appropriate, raises Comptroller issues during the Program and Budget Review, particularly for DoD programs that support contingency operations, disaster assistance, international security cooperation, partner nation participation in support of U.S. military operations, mil-to-mil engagements and civ-mil plans, and other programs related to building partner capacity. Supports the review and evaluation of budget estimates, including estimates for supplemental bills and budget amendments. Develops supplemental bills and budget amendments when necessary. Leads the preparation of written recommendations for presentation to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), and other leadership as required. Maintains direct contact with top officials of the Military Departments, budget officers at the operating levels, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) and Joint Staff officials, resource managers in other Federal agencies, as well as staff from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and National Security Council (NSC) to ensure constant familiarity with programs related to national security.

Requirements

Qualifications

The recruitment application process for this position is RESUME BASED method. Evidence of five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the three Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) MUST be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume. There is no requirement to submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) with your application. 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: Applicants do not need to address each technical qualification separately. 1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the technical and financial evaluation of programs, including budget formulation of annual and supplemental budget submissions and budget execution of appropriated funds. 2. Demonstrated skill in applying comprehensive knowledge of budget policy and procedures while reviewing and analyzing complex and variable military and defense-wide programs, including humanitarian, disaster, international, and contingency programs, and demonstrated experience in representing and defending the programmatic and budgetary interests of an organization with programs having nationwide or international scope or impact to the Office of Management and Budget, relevant congressional/legislative committees, and appropriate stakeholders. 3. Demonstrated ability to analyze and understand complex financial management issues, recommend practical solutions, and communicate effectively on major programs' technical and financial performance, both orally and in writing. DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must 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 resume.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

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