THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE DOD QRB PILOT PROGRAM. This is a Senior Executive Service Tier 1 position. This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.

Duties

Serves as the Deputy DZ, the incumbent advices the DZ on alternative plans and programs for missile defense objectives, projected threats, allied contributions, and integrated program analyses. As Deputy, the incumbent also advises the Director on Planning, Programming, Budget, Budget and Execution (PPBE) efforts to acquire MDS and supports the development of capability-based acquisition and development goals and strategies. Serves as the Deputy DZ, an advisor to the DZ on all matters related to strategic resource planning for the entire spectrum of the MDA operational mission and financial requirements. Earned Value Management, cost estimating, manpower/allocations, human resources matters, and Legislative liaison. Serves as the C/CFO, the incumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for developing, coordination, integrating and executing financial management policies, programs and processes for the effective utilization of $11 billion annually in support of MDA mission requirements. Serves as the Agency's key spokesperson regarding financial management matters with the Department, the Services, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), General Accounting Office (GAO), other Executive agencies, and Congress. Directs the agency's day-to-day financial management program to include budget formulation, presentation, justification, and execution; financial management policy development; publishing financial statements; funds control; establishment of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Board; oversight of financial management accounting systems; oversight of financial metrics; implementation of the Federal Financial Managers Integrity Act; and analysis of financial management and program management data. The C/CFO is delegated full authority and responsibility for the development, direction, and administration of the Agency's Financial Management programs and represents the DZ at organizational reviews to provide the Director, MDA updates on the status of the key issues regarding budget, planning, execution, and allocations. Provides oversight of MDA budget formulation, presentation, and justification requirements. Participates in the Agency's corporate decision-making process, identifies issues for consideration and provides authoritative recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), OMB, GAO, and Congress to come to resolution. Serves as the Agency's Chief Executive for Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR). Oversees development of MDA budget estimates to include Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Construction (MILCON), the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund and Rapid Research funds. Prepares the Director, MDA in the defense of the Agency's budget to Congress, OMB, USD(R&E), and the Services. Serves as the primary interfaces with the DoD Comptroller. Briefs and represents the Agency at the senior Department forums to include the Program and Budget Development, Missile Defense Executive Board, 3-Star, Deputy's Management Action Group, the National Security Council, OMB, and Congressional briefings. Works directly with the Defense Under Secretaries, Defense Executives, and congressional staff and serves as the focal point to response to OSD, OMB, the Congressional Budget Office, the Congressional Resource Service and GAO. The operating programs for which the C/CFO is responsible are highly complex and varied and involve numerous interactions with large-scale industrial, commercial, and other financial operations. The operating programs involve interaction with research and development programs. The C/CFO oversees the combined efforts of contractors, small businesses, universities, international organizations and foreign governments. Ensures the MDA Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission (RES) and President's Budget (PB) submissions arc compliant with OSD, OMB, MDA policies and the Financial Management Regulation and the Director, MDA's guidance and direction. Reviews budget, resource, and financial analyses of MDA appropriations and programs during all phases of the PPBE Process. Implements the Director, MDA and DZ guidance regarding policy recommendations and analyses. Develops key investment options to support agency-wide resource management. Provides direction on the formulation and presentation of MDA budget and other presentations and printed material. Presents information MDA budgetary and fiscal information to Congress. Develops internal control for use of MDA funds and category of physical assets. Reviews financial transactions and establishes action plans to correct identified deficiencies in accordance with the Chief Financial Officers Act. Government Management Reform Act., and the National Defense Authorization Act.

Requirements

• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service (http://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Veteran preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/Top Secret SCI clearance
• Designated and/or random drug testing is required
• Supplemental narrative addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ) - 2 pages each maximum
• Mobility Agreement: All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
• Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SES position.
• Senior Executives are required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF 306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background check.
• Overtime: None
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Telework: Situational telework eligible
• Travel to national and international locations may be required.

Qualifications

***THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM*** Please read this announcement in its entirety before applying. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Under the DoD Pilot Program, there is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications within your resume -- not to exceed five pages. Your application must also include a narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications not to exceed a total of two pages. 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 (TQ): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your TQ narrative to 2 pages in total. Demonstrated experience managing, organizing and leading a high perfom1ing workforce across geographically dispersed locations involving multiple business disciplines to include financial management or acquisition programs. Expert in financial and acquisition management. Must possess extensive knowledge in planning, negotiation, execution, and administration of financial management and acquisition programs for a variety of complex and technical requirements in support of Ballistic Missile Defense Systems or an equivalent large-scale missile defense system. Extensive experience in program formulation, defense and execution to include all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution cycle. Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. 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 application package (Resume and Technical Qualifications).

Education

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: DEApplicantInquiries@dla.mil