This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The pay band NH-04 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14/15.Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities

Duties

Advise the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASAALT) leadership in the oversight, management and execution of assigned programs. Perform other special assignments as assigned by the Directors, Assistant Deputy for Acquisition Systems Management (ADASM), and Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management (DASM). Develop and refine the necessary products for assigned programs to include briefings, information papers, and emails, and briefs as required, to facilitate effective communication across stakeholders. Present cost, schedule and performance risk associated with recommended courses of action and alternatives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Selectee must be able to possess and maintain a Top Secret- Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
• The duties of this position require occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 15% of the time.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Practitioner certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug testing.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• This position requires submission of Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience: To qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (NH-03). Specialized experience: 1) Developing policies and procedures for acquisition program implementation; 2) Evaluating and analyzing the organizations systems acquisition strategies; and 3) Providing guidance on budget formulations and resource allocation. Applicants must meet basic eligibility requirements such as minimum qualifications, and other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-W1B0AA OFC ASST SECRETARY OF THE ARMY DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk