Assistant Secretary of Defense, Industrial Base Policy (OUSD(A&S)/IBP) is responsible for analyzing the capabilities, overall health and policies concerning the industrial base on which the Department relies for current and future warfighting capabilities and requirements. IBP leads the Department's insight and oversight of the industrial base in order to facilitate readiness, competitiveness, innovation, and financial stability.

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) 5515-538; Subtitle A-Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States; Sec 1717.(a).(4).(b). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent will lead the Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) team and coordinate with DoD stakeholders in assessing domestic acquisitions of major U.S. defense suppliers, including impact to: (1) national security; (2) the industrial and technological base; (3) competition and innovation; and (4) the public interest. Provides broad program management, strategic guidance, support, and oversight to the M&A mission, including guidance for support contractors. Develops the recommended DoD position on applicable transactions. Seeks input from applicable DoD customers and coordinates the response within the Department Coordinates with the Antitrust divisions of the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. Works with stakeholders to monitor transactions post-merger/acquisition. The incumbent will also be responsible for creating a DoD Defense Suppliers List based on inputs from across the Department. Draft high-quality work products, including policy proposals, policy papers, DoD issuances, briefing materials, and reports for senior leadership. Coordinate and oversee the development of measurable strategic initiatives, including goals, objectives, milestones, implementation plans, and execution. Monitors program effectiveness through measurable metrics. Provide input into the budget for program requirements. The incumbent identifies and resolves highly complex problems that cross organizational boundaries and promulgates solutions. Resolution of problems requires mastery of the field to develop new hypotheses or fundamental new concepts. The incumbent assesses and provides strategic direction for resolution of mission critical problems, policies and procedures. Works at a senior level to define, integrate and implement strategic direction for vital programs with long-term impact on large numbers of people. Maintains knowledge of the totality of the activities and resources related to the M&A mission, measuring overall effectiveness of the Departments M&A program. Represent DoD in interagency meetings. Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.

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
• Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret) security clearance
• This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft <10%
• Telework: Yes, Situational and at the discretion of the supervisor of record
• Overtime is NOT authorized for this position

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-04 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Plans and conducts multi-agency, multi-state, international studies, reviews, investigations and develops operational criteria, plans, bulletins and/or investigates a variety of unusual situations. Applies a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and case law precedents; administrative and legal procedures; requirements of various legal jurisdictions; and a broad range of advanced research methodologies. Provides guidance on basic legislation, judicial rulings, and broad policy statements, which are often ambiguous and require extensive interpretation. 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 Acquisition and Sustainment Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]