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Director Defense Microelectronics Activity

Department of Defense
Defense Microelectronics Activity
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Summary

About the Position: The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is composed of highly specialized engineering, technical, and administrative professionals working together to provide microelectronics support across all U.S. military organizations and beyond. We are poised for growth over the next several years and looking for dedicated candidates to join our organization and support our important mission.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
08/03/2020 to 11/06/2020
Salary
$152,028 to - $181,500 per year

This is a Tier 1 position with a salary range of $152,028 to $181,500

Pay scale & grade
ES 00
Location
McClellan, CA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Senior Executive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
WTKC206025240182SES
Control number
574572700

Duties

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  • Provides executive leadership for leading DMEA, an organization of over 220 government employees and over $171M direct fiscal budget, providing microelectronics solutions and expertise to developing, existing, and legacy programs across the DoD.
  • Provides microelectronics technical expertise and develops and implements strategic plans to support DoD microelectronics goals and objectives.
  • Provides engineering expertise to solve microelectronics issues facing the Warfighter, DoD, intelligence community, other Government agencies, foreign allies and other authorized clients.
  • Provides technical advice to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) as requested.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable environmental and health and safety laws and regulations.
  • Maintains a motivated, diverse, and highly skilled civilian workforce that is sufficiently sized and appropriately resourced.
  • Provides overall management oversight and review of DMEA?s contracting activities that typically exceed $1 billion annually in support of the Warfighter.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE278) upon entry and annually thereafter.
  • This position requires you to possess a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Engineering Level III Certificate or obtain within 24 months.
  • Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
  • Will be subject to random drug testing due to the requirement of a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
  • Will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoD location
  • Position has been designated KEY and is required to perform the duties and requirements of the position in the event of a crisis until relieved by proper authority.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Basic Requirement for Engineering: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required, please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for Engineering Series for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)

In addition to the basic requirement listed above, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Failure to provide a separate narrative statement which describes fully and concisely how your experience meets the competencies described in the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will eliminate you from consideration.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: You will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).They are designed to assess executive experience and potential - not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed in a variety of senior executive positions. Failure to meet a qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.)

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: (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf)

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

(Note: Current career Senior Executive Service (SES); former career Senior Executive Service (SES) who are reinstatement-eligible; and graduates of OPM-certified Candidate Development Programs are not required to address the ECQs, but must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications.)

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.

2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in 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.

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

4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

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.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. Each MTQ must not exceed 2 pages.)

1. Demonstrated technical expertise in the field of microelectronics advanced technology and systems engineering supporting Weapons Systems programs.

2. Demonstrated experience and knowledge providing policy guidance and technical direction on emerging technologies, technology development, trust and assurance methodologies, and sustainment in the area of microelectronics.

3. Demonstrated experience leading multifunctional and complex organizations, people, and teams in planning, overseeing, and executing a research and development organization and establishing partnership with industries, academia and other government agencies.

4. Demonstrated competency in building relationships, negotiating, resolving conflicts, balancing competing priorities, working in a fast-paced environment, and achieving results across internal and external Department of Defense stakeholders.

DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications).

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

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders. SES 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.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the Senior Executive Service.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Incentives may be paid if the selecting official determines it is in the best interests of the government.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your accomplishments, experience, and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB), your ECQs must be certified by the OPM QRB before your appointment can occur.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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