This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)). The USD(R&E) serves as the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for research, development, and prototyping activities within the Department of Defense (DoD).

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the lead advisor to the Executive Director and the primary point of contact for matters pertaining to intelligence support to the USD(R&E)'s science and technology enterprise; Provides strategic intelligence support to the Executive Director as the expert in all-source intelligence analysis and ability to integrate requirements as related to analytic assessment and intelligence program management; Defines, establishes, and directs the strategic and organizational focus of OSI&A to provide technical and operational assessments and intelligence-informed analysis in support of USD(R&E) technology investment decisions; Leads the evaluation and analysis of the effectiveness of programs and operations and makes constructive recommendations for improvement; Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the program and oversees the implementation process; Collaborates with Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) enterprise, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) components, Joint Staff, Services, Combatant Command, and Intelligence Community to represent on behalf of the Executive Director; Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for OSI&A, including the development of contracting requirements packages; Serves as a Government security point of contact for OSI&A; including but not limited to Primary Activity Security Representative (ASR) and Government Operations Security (OPSEC) Representative roles;

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position requires a (Special Sensitive) TOP Secret/SCI clearance
• This position requires 15% of travel.
• This is a financial filer position. You will be required to submit an OGE-450 - Confidential Disclosure Report upon reporting, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the NH-4 (GS-14/15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-3 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: Experience applying advanced analytical principles to interpret complex analyses and enhance program effectiveness; Experience in communication and negotiation to drive stakeholder agreement, including engagement with Flag-level principals and their staff; Experience forming multidisciplinary teams and creating alliances between different communities; Experience utilizing knowledge of DoD research, engineering, intelligence, and S&T enterprises, and their interactions; Experience strategizing and modifying policies to improve program efficiency and effectiveness; Experience demonstrating an understanding of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System, specifically in the RDT&E Budget Activities; Experience communicating complex matters clearly and concisely to various audiences; Experience utilizing knowledge of contract management and necessary skills and certifications to serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? 1. Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications, education, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Additional Information (Cont'd) Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.7. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Research and Engineering Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]