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 work to address key gaps to strengthen economic security, conduct due diligence analysis, participate in senior level engagements, and serve on OSD/DoD, and/or inter-agency working groups supporting potential enhancements to the processes, by which the DoD conducts national security reviews of foreign investments. The incumbent identifies and resolves highly complex problems that cross organizational boundaries by advancing solutions and methodologies. 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. Initiates actions at a senior level to resolve organizational issues by defining, integrating, and implementing strategic direction for vital programs with long-term impact on large numbers of people. Works with management to establish new fundamental concepts and criteria and simulate the development of new policies, methodologies and techniques. Converts strategic goals into programs or policies. Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality. Completed work meets objectives. Flexibility, adaptability, and decisiveness exercised appropriately. Defines, establishes, and directs organizational focus (on challenging and highly complex projects/programs). The incumbent will coordinate effectively and regularly with other IBP elements to establish and maintain a full understanding of processes and procedures. Identify and implement any opportunities for integration and collaboration. Participate on high-level teams, and is sought out for consultation.

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)
• 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%
• Overtime is NOT authorized for this position
• Temporary appointment for 9 months NTE 30 Sep 2025. May be extended up to 12 months.

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: Performs 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. Analyzes data from a variety of sources, considering the impact, interrelationships, and complex patterns, confirms the accuracy, authenticity of information, resolves issues of contradictory, missing, or inconclusive data and/or resolves unusually complex jurisdictional issues through extensive coordination efforts. Identify, develop, and resolve complex issues and to serve in a developmental capacity as a team leader. 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]