This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business & Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Supervisory Program Officer for various aspects of Acquisition (ACAT) I, II and/or III programs within the ASA(ALT). This is a pay banded position. The NH-04 encompasses grades 14 and 15 on the General Schedule.

Duties

Serve as Supervisory Branch Chief, performing the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties in accordance with Army policy and organizational procedures. Provides advice, counsels employees, recommends appointments, promotion, or reassignment to the Director for action. Advises (ASA(ALT) leadership on critical programmatic activities related to future demand from allies and partners to inform proactive systems management, acquisition shaping and capacity constraints. Plan, conduct and/or direct highly complex work assignments of capability-specific action officers for international programs. Serves as main integration authority for technical details of broad programs throughout the lifecycle, including existing Army programs of record (PORs) and non-PORs as it pertains to international programs. Coordinate with PEOs/PMs to shape acquisition programs for international participation and serve as the principal DASA DEC advisor to the ASA(ALT) during ASARCs and program reviews. Develop courses of action (COAs) and brief recommendations to Senior Leaders within OSD, ASA(ALT) and PEOs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for certification at the Advanced level in the Acquisition Career Field of Program Management and Business-Financial Management within 48 months of entrance on duty.
• Business travel required up to 35% of the time.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) and requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance with sensitive compartmental information or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience is defined as: 1) Manage multiple aspects of assigned acquisition programs; 2) Advise leadership on programmatic decisions and interpreting acquisition regulations/directives; 3) Provide situational awareness briefings to senior leaders on program issues and progress in issue resolution; AND 4) Lead a team of acquisition professionals by prioritizing/assigning work, assessing performance, and coaching/mentoring. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/ level position in the federal service (NH-03 or GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition StrategyCommunicationsLeadershipOrganizational Awareness

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-W27PAA US ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk