This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/517734800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a Tier 2 position. Salaries for Tier 2 positions range from $148,267 to $183,000.
11/26/2018 to 12/10/2018
$148,267 - $183,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
None
Yes
Yes
MDA-19-SES-10358338
517734800
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This announcement is open to all qualified candidates.
As the Director for International Affairs you wil:
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
The Director for International Affairs reports to the Director, MDA. In this capacity the incumbent provides strategic advisory services for all international relations including international and external programs, and serves as the Agency lead in 4 key functional areas: (1) International Affairs, (2) Foreign Military Sales Implementing Agency (FMS IA), (3) Representing the Director, MDA with USG Interagency, and (4) Delegated Disclosure Authority for Foreign Disclosure and Technology Transfer. In addition to these core functions within the Agency, the Director for International Affairs also serves as the NATO BMD Steering Committee Chairperson.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, for the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies, identified below. Your application will be evaluated by an Executive Evaluation Panel rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be contacted for an interview and to provide reference checks.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that provides specific examples of work experiences addressing each of the five Executive Core Qualifications. Your narratives should be no more than two pages per ECQ, not to exceed a total of 10 pages. More information on how to prepare/address ECQs can be found at www.opm.gov/ses.
3. Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ). Your narrative should be no more than two pages per TQ, not to exceed 10 pages.
4. Other supporting documents:Cover Letter, optional
College transcript(s). We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. Transcripts must be received in this office by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on in order to be considered.
DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty, if applicable.Special note: Current and former career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) since you have already demonstrated your ECQs, however, you must address ALL of the Technical Qualifications (TQs) for this position. (All other candidates must submit all required paperwork)
Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.
Current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.
Applications received without the required ECQ and TQ supplemental narratives WILL NOT receive consideration.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. cover letters, awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the 10 page limit for ECQs and TQs).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
Your application must include your written statements addressing all five of the Executive Core Qualifications and each of the Technical Qualification statements.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/517734800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), headed by a Director who is appointed by the Secretary of Defense, is established as a separate agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. MDA manages, directs, and executes the ballistic missile defense program with the mission of defining, research, development, testing, production, fielding, foreign military sales, and with the Services, lifecycle maintenance of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) to achieve the following objectives: (1) Defend the Homeland against a limited intercontinental Ballistic Missile attack, (2) Create a highly effective, adaptable, regional missile defense capability, (3) Prove the Ballistic Missile Defense System works; (4) Hedge against Threat Uncertainty; (5) Develop new, fiscally sustainable capabilities over the long term, and (6) Expand international Missile Defense Cooperation.