This position is located in the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), Office of the Secretary of Defense. DOT&E was established by statute, and the Director has the status and responsibilities equivalent to those of an Assistant Secretary of Defense. The DOT&E reports directly to Congress and to the Secretary of Defense on matters pertaining to Operational Test and Evaluation, Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) and related resources within the Department of Defense.

Duties

As the Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Emerging Technologies (SIPET), the incumbent will: Responsible for the development and updates of DOT&E strategy in accordance with the Director's vision. Plans and executes technology scouting to keep pace with advancements in science and technology, emerging technologies (e.g., autonomous/AI­ enabled systems, directed energy weapons) and advancement in adversarial capabilities to accurately characterize the Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) and Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) opportunities and challenges that need to be addressed to meet the OT&E and LFT&E demands of the future. Executes the DOT&E Strategy Implementation Plan and the governance needed to effectively lead multi-functional and multi­-organizational working groups responsible for characterizing the current state, identifying and prioritizing gaps, developing innovative solutions to advance the current state and measure improvements. Ensures support and measured contributions to the DoD Strategic Management Plan and Strategic Priorities. In coordination with Service and other OSD stakeholders, leverages the strategic initiative outcomes and latest changes in DoD; strategy and policy to update or generate new OT&E and LFT&E policy and guidance. Ensures that DOT&E strategies, initiatives and policy adequately respond to emerging technologies (e.g., autonomous, artificial intelligence enabled systems), operational ·realism (e.g., multi-domain environment, and stressing threats) and requirements. Ensures that DOT&E policy and guidance are founded on the latest advances in science and technology (e.g., advanced inference methods, credible digital environments, modeling md simulation tools. data analytics). Maintains overall responsibility for the management, administration, and compliance of DOT&E and related DoD policy, directives, and operating procedures to keep stride with DOD initiatives, technology and adversary capabilities. Responsible for continuously examining organizational needs and identifying investments in capabilities that are required to fully support DOT&E mission, enhance DOT&E efficiency and effectiveness, and contribute to the DoD Performance Improvement Initiatives. Responsible for development of a talent management program and continuous education program to prepare the DOT&E staff for future OT&E and LFT&E needs..

Requirements

Qualifications

***THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM ***Please read this announcement in its entirety before applying. Under the DoD Pilot Program, there is no requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications within your resume -- not to exceed five pages. Your application must also include a narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications not to exceed a total of two pages. 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: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. 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 statement to no more than 2 pages. Demonstrated knowledge of DoD or other large, outside organizations' acquisition system and test and evaluation (T&E) policies and procedures, including T&E planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. Current knowledge of DoD strategies, Congressional interests, U.S. military missions, requirements, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Detailed knowledge of OT&E and LFT&E tools, methods, and processes including but not limited to weaponeering tools, data management plans, digital engineering, digital tools, automation, artificial-intelligence enabled tools, and advanced data analytics. Professional knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming and Budgeting System, the federal budget process, and laws, regulations, and directives that apply to budgeting, fiscal management and program execution. 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 application package (Resume and technical qualifications).

Education

Basic Requirements:

1. 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.

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2. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in 1 above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

• Address Director of Operational Test and Evaluation Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Senior Executive Services
• Email: [email protected]