Summary

This position is situated within the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USW(R&E)), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology, Foundations.

Duties

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This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section II.B.4.b and Pub. L. 111-383.

DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Professional Career Path (NH).

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• Functions as the OSW Subject Matter Expert on laboratory modernization by developing collaborative working relationships with OUSW Acquisition and Sustainment, OUSW Comptroller, OUSW Office of the General Counsel, Services Headquarters, laboratory Commanders and Directors, Test Resource Management Center, and the Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program-Infrastructure
  to identify barriers, improve/eliminate/establish DoW policies affecting laboratory modernization of new facilities and maintenance/restoration of existing structures.
• Leads the DoW in developing, tracking, and reporting strategic goals for laboratory modernization and maintain currency on the latest developments in military construction as it pertains to laboratory modernization. In addition, the Director will draft and submit annual Sec 2806 and Sec 2810 congressional reports.
• Serves as the Program Manager for the Central Laboratory Investment Program (CLIP). The Director will track progress of existing CLIP projects, establish processes for selecting future projects, and ensure annual Office of the Secretary of War financial goals are met.
• Exercise independent initiative, skill, and judgment in developing content and techniques for conducting technical oversight of programs relating to DoW Laboratory facility modernization.
• Interfaces with senior officials and representatives from the Military Departments, other DoW organizations, other Federal agencies, international military scientific organizations, congressional committees, the White House, and the private sector. The Director will chair meetings of ad-hoc groups and committees or leads teams commissioned to resolve specific problems within assigned portfolio.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI (Special Sensitive) security clearance.
• This position may require 25% travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• Situational telework may be authorized and is subject to the express approval of the supervisor for weather and safety purposes only.
• This is a financial filer position.
• This position requires an Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/

You may qualify at the NH-4 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-3(GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in:

• Managing laboratory or test center operations, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Applying skill in managing large-scale technology programs, including defining requirements and achieving obligation and expenditure targets.
• Recognizing and analyzing problems, conduct research, summarize results, write reports, conduct briefings, and develop recommendations.
• Planning, conducting and tracking progress on tasks and handling multiple and changing priorities.

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Additional information

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;

- the needs and interests of the agency;

- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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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.

Benefits

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