Serves as the Executive Officer (XO) in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Command Group, Officer of the Deputy Director. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Executive Officer (XO) to the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Agency. Provides direct support to the Deputy Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Duties

The Executive Officer performs a wide range of executive-level, critical administrative assignments while assisting the Deputy Director in working with DeCA managers at all echelons, and with officials of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) and Department of Defense (DOD), external customers and stakeholders to achieve the Agency's mission, functions and program objectives. Plans, evaluates, integrates and coordinates the activities of multiple line and staff organizations with the Agency. Provides direct support to the Deputy Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities. Controls the Deputy Director's administrative actions, routing/coordination of staff actions, calendar supervision, etc., to ensure accuracy, timeliness and successful completion of actions affecting key Agency programs. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.
• Travels with the Deputy Director on Official visits and occasions, as required. Travel by military and commercial transportation including air or land will be necessary in the performance of officially assigned duties
• Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high quality products and services and is committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you possess possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-13: Ability to anticipate and develop strategies to address issues of potential sensitivity that arise during project execution. Conduct business studies and analyses of data and process relating to the implementation of any DoD or DeCA process or function. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by the projects for which the incumbent is responsible. For the GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-13 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-14: Developing program options by utilizing comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DeCA management and administrative programs policies, and procedures. Provide support to DeCA's Executive Staff on a wide range of crucial administrative and operational matters. Conducts comprehensive administrative research where boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical demands. The work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Management and Organizational PrinciplesMinimum Qualifications GS-13Minimum Qualifications GS-14OperationsOral and Written Communication Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment. Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]