Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all qualified candidates.

The Deputy Director DCSA Critical Technology Protection is one of two Deputy Directors of DCSA. The position reports to the Director, DCSA, a Tier 3 position.The following responsibilities apply:
As One of two Deputy Directors for the DCSA, you will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the agency by ensuring efficient and cost effective workload management of all assigned missions, including serving as a principal advisor and consultant to the Director, DCSA, in all mission and enabling functions of the agency, including, but not limited to, strategic planning, budget/resource management and execution, quality management of all DCSA programs and operations, and administering and implementing: 1) the defense portion of the National Industrial Security Programs (NISP); 2) additional industrial security services ensuring compliance by all with DoD physical security requirements; 3) security education, training and awareness programs for all DoD, Federal government, employees of US government contractors and employees of selected foreign governments; and 4) creating internal procedures, programs and developing internal management controls to identify resource requirements and systems to monitor the resources and quality of work as it relates to all assigned missions. These broad responsibilities include:

• • Developing short and long-range plans and goals in conjunction with projected changes in Federal law, DoD Directives, workload and programs that have, or may have, an impact on functions. Creating a communication network among peer and subordinate managers and customers to ensure that timely, professional services are being rendered in support of the DCSA mission and national security objectives of the industrial security, counterintelligence, and background investigations missions.
  • Exemplifying sound leadership practices and promoting team building. Implementing quality improvement measures, and addressing conflicts and concerns regarding regulatory compliance, and user/customer issues.
• • Representing DCSA in conferences and meetings with representatives of OSD and other Defense and Federal agencies.
  • Analyzing and forecasting the impact on DCSA of proposed and final legislation, directives, policies, regulations, procedures, and other guidance, determining their effect on industry clearance and background investigations requirements.
  • Identifying where and how changes can be made within the flexibility of statutory and broad regulatory requirements.
  • Carrying out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities; communicating support of these policies to subordinates and promoting participation in EEO activities and training.
  • Ensuring equality in determining qualification, selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, discipline, and awards to employees.
  • Cooperating with EEO Counselors in resolving informal complaints of discrimination.
  • Assessing staff resources and funds expenditures, preparing and submitting budget forecasts, authorizes training and travel expenditures, and identifying where results do not justify costs.
  • Planning and scheduling work in such a manner that it promotes a smooth flow and even distribution of activities to ensure effective use of organizational resources, achievement of organizational goals and objectives, and that customer needs are met.
  • Performing special projects and other duties as assigned.
    
    In addition, your broad agency and customer focused responsibilities include driving innovation to ensure continued improvement and transformation of the DCSA to meet future mission objectives and operational requirements.
    Responsibilities specifically assigned in your role as the senior leader and manager of the DCSA Critical Technology Protection mission include:
• • Supervising subordinate staff within the CTP portfolio.
  • Serving as the senior advisor to the DCSA Director in all areas concerning CTP.
  • Providing executive oversight for long-range planning, including planning the integration of CTP into all relevant DCSA education and operational activities.
  • Ensuring Agency execution and compliance with the NISP; National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); Arms, Ammunition and Explosives policy; CIP; RTP laws; NATO; National Military Disclosure Committee (NDPC) and international matters; Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.; FOCI; Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP); Counterintelligence and Cyber; CUI; and Information System Authorization.
  • Ensuring the integration of security, counterintelligence, vetting, and insider threat across all facets of CTP programs.
  • Establishing goals and objectives for the operations portfolio, and assessing progress toward meeting these goals. Determining reprogramming and rescheduling requirements and making prioritization decisions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date of the announcement will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
• OVERTIME: DISES positions are not eligible for overtime
• TOUR OF DUTY: Flexible within Agency policy
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Authorized
• FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: OGE-278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure, is required
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is telework eligible as applicable under Agency policy
• This position is designated Critical-Sensitive, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• The incumbent may be required to accept a change of official duty station in support of the accomplishment of the DCSA mission.
• This position is designated as "Mission Essential" for purposes of continuity of operations in an emergency
• You may be subject to a two-year trial period in the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service unless required trial period has been served
• Incumbent may be required to operate automotive passenger vehicles in performance of official duties. A valid driver's license is required
• This position may require frequent Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) and/or local travel
• Veterans' Preference is not applicable to executive level, including DISES positions

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
Applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.' Additional information on the ECQs is available at www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Please limit your responses to 2 pages per ECQ.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to not to exceed a total of two pages per statement per technical qualification. Do not exceed a total of 8 pages for ECQ narratives.

1. Demonstrated ability in applying transformation principles, techniques, methods, processes, and technology to improve operations and manage programs.
2. Working knowledge of security programs, including organizations, existing regulatory guidance, operational procedures, and private sector security methodology.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead complex policy and compliance activities and provide advice/consultation for enterprise level objectives to top-level officials in the DoD, Military Departments, Defense Agencies, non-DoD Agencies, and/or the Defense Industrial Base.
4. Work experience that qualifies for joint duty certification under IC Directive 601. Qualifying experience requires at least 12 months of satisfactory performance at a pay grade of at least a GS-13 (or equivalent) after September 11, 2001 in positions such as: prior military service, a detail, rotational, or temporary assignment to an IC designated agency or equivalent experience in the private sector, academia, or other Federal or state agencies.

How you will be evaluated

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 required for this position, identified below. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check process.

Executive Competencies:
1 - LEADING CHANGE
2 - LEADING PEOPLE
3 - RESULTS DRIVEN
4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN
5 - BUILDING COALITIONS

Experience: Your Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.