Summary

Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans, with 0.5-inch margins, 14-point titles, and 10-point body text.

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Duties

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The Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 exercises broad authority to act on all matters within the G- 6 functional area of Command, Control, Communications and Computers for the Army's Theater for U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command. Provides continuity resulting from frequent changes in military Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 Directors. Oversees the Signal and Information Technology training, readiness, and operational employment of all U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) forces. Ensures USAWHC units are properly provided with technology, equipment, training, and logistics necessary to be prepared to support operational missions across the entire Western Hemisphere. Provides leadership and mentorship to USAWHC's Soldiers and civilians in information technology specialties. Independently anticipates and solves major challenges and addresses strategic policy matters associated with frequent new and rapid growth in information technology equipment and theory that impact USAWHC and USAWHC's subordinate units. Autonomously explores and develops policies and procedures in information management / information technology that continually improve the command's mission-commanded procedures and business practices. Serves as the command's primary expert in information management and technology. Provides leadership for the command, control, communications, computers and information management components of USAWHC strategy and policy. Duties include planning, analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining and enhancing the information technology infrastructure, knowledge management, automated systems, cybersecurity, architectures and policies within the command. Responsible for a budget of approximately $26 million. Performance is reviewed in the broadest terms for technical perceptiveness, managerial competence, application of technology to solve command issues, and senior leadership contribution to achieve USAWHC missions. Serves as a deputy to USAWHC's Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 (General Officer) and frequently serves as the acting G-6 in the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 absence. Executes all assigned duties, responsibilities, and program authorities of the G-6. Directly oversees a workforce of 207 combined military, civilians and contractors; directly supervises personnel at the Colonel/GS-15 levels.

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must be a US Citizen. Will be required to provide proof of US Citizenship
• 1-year SES probationary period may be required unless previously completed
• Complete Declaration for Federal Employment when requested to determine suitability
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
• Must be able to submit & pass designated &/or Random Drug Testing as required
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment & annually from then on
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation
• Must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance & access level for this position. Failure to obtain & maintain the required level of clearance may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Required to travel on both scheduled & unscheduled aircraft, & other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoW Joint Travel Regulations
• Expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems & gather information to assist in the decision-making process
• An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational & functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. You must sign a mobility agreement
• Mission Essential: IAW DoDI 3020.42, designated to sustain mission-essential functions during emergencies. May require duty beyond normal hours or recall & must maintain reliable contact
• Position identified as Key Essential & cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Incumbent must be removed from any military ready reserve recall status

There are 3 key documents that contain important information about your rights & obligations. Please read & retain documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation, &
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal Government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualification.

TQ: Knowledge of and experience in the acquisition and life cycle management of products and services, including IT policy and planning concepts, methods and practices, resource policy, and planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) activities in support of enterprise network at the Service Component Command or equivalent level or higher.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Department of War Manual DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, selectee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level: 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work role code (which can overlap).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitu