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

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Oversee the initiation and execution of programmatic and financial evaluations, economic analyses, and advisory roles related to research and engineering (R&E) programs and systems. Review the Department of Defense (DoD) Components' annual Program Objective Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission, crafting actionable recommendations for the USD(R&E) during the Integrated Program/Budget Review. Support OUSD (R&E) leadership in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process through research, quantitative assessments, and by providing briefings and recommendations to the Deputy USD/R&E. Serve as a primary liaison with the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation and Policy office, they review key guidance documents such as the National Security Strategy and Nuclear Posture Review for their applicability. Draft Department-wide Science and Technology (S&T) guidance for components. Conduct research and analytical studies on program concepts and future systems using methodologies such as financial management, mathematics, and economics to develop cost analyses and estimates.

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).
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• 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 requires a TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) clearance.
• This is a Financial Filer Position.
• This position requires a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. (continued below)...
• If he or she is not already assigned this certification at this level, the incumbent of this position must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty into this FM position.
• This is a Supervisory position.
• This position requires a Business - Financial Management, Advanced acquisition certification. The incumbent has 48 months to achieve this certification.
• The selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit (continued below)...
• ...any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification. Once obtained, you must maintain and improve proficiency.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: For the NH-04/(GS-14/15), you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the NH-03(GS-13) grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to NH-03/(GS-13) if outside the Federal service. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: leading and executing program, budget, financial and contract management oversight; reviewing, analyzing and defining problems; and formulating recommendations for improvements in budget. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-3/GS-13). 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

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]