This position is located in the Military Personnel and Construction Directorate, Office of the Deputy Comptroller (Program/Budget), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (USD(C)). The Associate Director, Military Personnel and Health Care (Program/Budget) leads a team of Senior Budget Analysts who are involved in many of the Department's highest profile initiatives due to the size and scope of the Military Services' and Defense Health Program (DHP) budgets.

Duties

The Associate Director, Military Personnel and Health Care (Program/Budget) is responsible for all budgetary aspects of approximately $200 billion in Military Personnel and Defense Health Plan (DHP) appropriations activities. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Reviews and analyzes extremely complex and variable military programs and applies comprehensive knowledge of budget policy and procedures so that the individual programs may be evaluated in relation to the overall Defense funding constraints for the optimal use of Defense resources, including the Department's compensation and healthcare reform initiatives. Evaluates funding requirements of Military Personnel programs based on strategic military plans and apply judgment as to the level of production lead times, attrition rates, availability of associated equipment or personnel, production capabilities, degree of modernization or modification, current and future pricing, and reasonable provision for contingencies. Participates with the senior staff of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), and the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) in the technical and financial evaluation of operating programs, including budget formulation, budget execution, and reprogramming of appropriated funds. Develops and applies analytical tools (including statistical analyses, etc.) in an attempt to master a large volume of facts relating to each program and to interpret trends and conditions in the operating programs; furnishes guidance to the subordinate staff as well as the budgetary staff of the Military Departments on the improvement and application of the analytical tools and methods of presentation to assist them in every possible way in the preparation and evaluation of comprehensive budget estimates for the active, guard, and reserve force Military Personnel appropriations as well as DHP; and furnishes guidance on the development and improvement of programming methods and assumptions of the Military Departments to ensure the development of budgets is correlated, on an objective basis, with the overall programs. Analyzes and evaluates budget estimates (including overseas contingency operations requests, supplementals, and budget amendments) and budget execution programs, including conducting such investigations and component briefings as necessary to determine the relevance, importance, and necessity of various program funding proposals.

Requirements

Qualifications

The recruitment application process for this position is RESUME-BASED method. There is no requirement to submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) with your application. Evidence of the five ECQs and the three MTQs MUST be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume. 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: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the technical and financial evaluation of defense programs in all phases of the DoD budget process, including budget formulation, budget execution, and the reprogramming of appropriated funds. Demonstrated skill in applying comprehensive knowledge of budget policy and procedures while reviewing and analyzing complex and variable military programs, and experience in representing and defending the programmatic and budgetary interests of an organization with programs having nationwide scope or impact to the Office of Management and Budget and relevant congressional/legislative committees. Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, complex resource management issues and policies within the context of the federal government budget process, as well as develop and recommend practical solutions to the issues. 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 resume.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Comptroller Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Senior Executive Services
• Email: [email protected]