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: Serves as Intelligence lead supporting the Assault Breaker II (ABII) program for the Department of Defense from within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities (OASD(MC)). Guides a team of intelligence professionals toward fostering a culture of strategic thinking and innovation. Provides expert consultation on a range of strategic issues, thereby influencing interagency committees, conferences, and workgroups to reflect the organization's interests. Leads administrative reforms in the collection, production, and dissemination of intelligence, ensuring enhanced efficiency and effectiveness. Evaluates international situations and formulates strategic solutions that influence broader policy decisions and initiatives. Develops and implements policies to ensure compliance with national intelligence requirements and organizational goals. Manages various intelligence related studies, synchronizes joint projects with other organizations, and addresses broad intelligence and security questions to resolve stakeholder concerns.

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
• Travel up to 35%
• This position requires an Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification...
• (Cont'd) 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.
• This position may also be converted to a permanent position without further competition.

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 at the NH-III(GS-13) pay band or equivalent grade level, generally GS-13, in the Federal service or equivalent private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as: Displaying comprehensive understanding of varied intelligence research and collection techniques and practices; Utilizing multi-source intelligence systems to gather and report data; Performing complex research, identifying data systems/sources, and creating collection requirement assessments for supporting stakeholders; Utilizing research tools to evaluate open-source materials, geospatial data, and structured and unstructured information. 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]