Summary

You will serve as the Headquarters/Echelon One resource sponsor directly supervising all Crypto-Electronic and Cyber Warfare and Policy related programs. Applies expertise in Cryptology, Space, Signals Intelligence, Cyberspace Operations, and Electronic Warfare mission areas to develop and deploy capabilities supporting military objectives in and through the electromagnetic spectrum, cyberspace, and space.

Duties

• You will foster an environment of continuous improvement; design and execute change strategies and workforce planning goals aligned directly with the organizational strategic plan, mission, and core priorities.
• You will serve as the principal advisor and subject matter expert on emerging and disruptive warfighting technologies synthesizing technical insights into actionable guidance for operational planning and acquisition program decisions.
• You will direct, research, architecture design, and operational execution for all aspects of warfare across the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) to ensure operational dominance.
• You will direct the development, coordination, and alignment of DoW and Navy Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, ensuring strategic program objectives directly support maritime mission priorities.
• You will apply Navy Information Warfare expertise - across cryptology, intelligence, space, and networks-to design and execute strategic roadmaps for future warfighting capabilities.
• You will deliver persuasive briefs on complex warfare capabilities to senior leaders and peers, represent the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) and information Warfare positions with high-level tact, discretion, and strategic influence.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment.
• You must possess and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) prior to entrance on duty.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You may be required to successfully complete a polygraph examination.
• You may be subject to a 1-year trial period in the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service unless required trial has been served.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.

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), Intelligence Community Senior Officer Core Qualifications (ICSOCQ), and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. 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.

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY SENIOR OFFICER CORE QUALIFICATION (ICSOCQ): Leading the Intelligence Enterprise

This core qualification involves the ability to integrate resources, information, interests, and activities effectively in support of the Intelligence Community's (IC) mission and to lead and leverage cross-organizational collaborative networks to achieve significant mission results. Inherent to this senior officer qualification is a deep understanding of the Intelligence enterprise and a shared commitment to the IC's core values.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:

TQ1: Understanding of Title 10 and 50 operations, capabilities and requirements in Cyber and Spectrum contexts; Experience in developing requirements and capabilities in Cyber and/or Spectrum related operations. Possess understanding of the critical differences in authorities underlying Title 10 and 50 activities and how that factors into building effective operational capabilities.

TQ2: Tactical Spectrum Operations. Experience in requirements development and operational implementation of Spectrum capabilities to include Electronic Warfare and Spectrum management. Have deep understanding of the underlying requirements, capabilities and operator training; and of critical threat drivers in the spectrum.

TQ3: Space based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Countermeasures. Possess understanding of space based ISR fundamentals and technology drivers. Experience planning and executing multi-domain Counter-Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) operations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):, 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,TQs, and the ICSOCQ you may not receive further consideration for the position.

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.

More information on these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp

The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

(Note: Current career Senior Intelligence Service (SIS), Senior Foreign Service (SFS), Senior National Intelligence Service (SNIS) and Senior Executive Service (SES) or Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES) members, former SES or DISES members who are reinstatement-eligible and graduates of OPM-certified Candidate Development Programs are not required to address the ECQs, but must address the TQs.)

Additional information

This position is in the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES), a small elite group of top government leaders. DISES 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.

Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.

This position is not covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service. Non-DCIPS applicants selected for a DCIPS position must acknowledge in writing, prior to actual appointment to the DCIPS position, that the position for which he or she has been selected is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must also acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS position. This acknowledgement is necessary as movement between the excepted service and competitive service may be limited if the employee does not possess competitive status.

Joint Duty Assignments - Joint IC Duty certification is a prerequisite for appointment to senior executive, senior professional, and DCIPS positions classified above GG grade 15.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these 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), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.