SUPERVISORY BUSINESS ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

Defense Human Resources Activity

$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in federal government IT finance and governance roles
  • Expertise in managing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
  • Proven track record in strategic resource guidance at an executive level
  • Experience in high-level negotiation and collaboration across agencies
  • In-depth knowledge of DMDC's IT portfolio and related enterprise programs

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic development and execution of IT program plans
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in IT governance and performance management
  • Direct the oversight of PPBE processes aligning financial and acquisition strategies
  • Manage inter-agency support agreements ensuring compliance and resource effectiveness
  • Develop and monitor KPIs that provide visibility into program performance
  • Oversee the strategic implementation of IT business tools to enhance service management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families
  • Access to various health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work schedule and telework options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Support for employee engagement and performance improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Summary

As the Performance & Resourcing Division Director at DMDC, you will lead the IT financial and governance lifecycles for mission-essential portfolios. Leading a key DMDC division, you will direct PPBE/POM processes, oversee the IT Governance process, manage support agreements, and manage enterprise metrics and IT business tools. This GS-15 leadership role reports directly to the Chief of Staff and offers executive impact while directly supporting programs vital to our nation's personnel.

Duties

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As a SUPERVISORY BUSINESS ACQUISITION SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Leads an agile Performance and Resourcing Division responsible for the strategic development, coordination, and monitoring of execution plans for major Information Technology (IT) programs and associated acquisition lifecycles.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the governance, process measurement, reporting, and continual service improvement for the organization's IT business, financial, and acquisition-support processes.
  • Directs the management and oversight of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, ensuring alignment of financial resources and acquisition requirements with strategic priorities and mission objectives.
  • Leads the development and administration of inter-agency and intra-agency support agreements (e.g., MOAs, MOUs, 7600A/B), ensuring compliance and effective resource management.
  • Establishes and monitors enterprise-wide performance metrics (KPIs) and dashboards to provide senior leadership with visibility into program performance, project status, and procurement execution progress.
  • Oversees the management and strategic implementation of key IT business tools and systems to support and automate IT service management, project management, and business processes.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible


Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Serving as an authoritative subject-matter expert (SME) in the governance of enterprise-wide IT planning, process optimization, and performance management for mission-critical IT portfolios.
  • Serving as the principal advisor to senior executive leadership on portfolio financial health, PPBE strategy, and acquisition and IT capital planning, providing expert-level oversight, risk mitigation, and strategic resource guidance.
  • Representing the agency in high-level, cross-agency coalitions and boards to negotiate, align, and execute multi-agency strategic plans impacting enterprise-level programs and associated acquisition strategies.
  • Overseeing the full lifecycle of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development, budget submissions, and tracking the financial execution of major acquisition programs.
  • Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) IT portfolio, including enterprise data and key enterprise programs such as the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), Enterprise Human Resource Information System (EHRIS), Identity Credential Management (ICM), and Personnel Support capabilities within the Human Resource Management (HRM) business mission area.


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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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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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