You will serve as the Deputy Director for Security Studies of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS). As the Director's senior advisor, the Deputy Director is afforded full latitude of the position, to enhance, efficiency, innovation, and cooperation within the Center and opportunities for collaboration with key mission stakeholders, allies and partners to support the Center's mission.
Summary
You will serve as the Deputy Director for Security Studies of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS). As the Director's senior advisor, the Deputy Director is afforded full latitude of the position, to enhance, efficiency, innovation, and cooperation within the Center and opportunities for collaboration with key mission stakeholders, allies and partners to support the Center's mission.
A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 9.28% will be added to the stated salary.
Pay scale & grade
AD 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Honolulu, HI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
25% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations. Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
You will formulate plans and programs for the administration and operation of the DKI APCSS and prepare major initiatives for the Director's approval IAW DoD directives and policy guidance.
You will implement the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS) mission through executive education that is practitioner-centric, activity-based, and technology-enabled.
You will facilitate the free exchange of ideas among security professionals and strengthens a conflict prevention framework.
You will address security comprehensively with a lens on traditional and non-traditional issues, opportunities, and challenges.
You will create inclusive, shared learning experiences through well-crafted programs and expert facilitation.
You will value knowledge, networks, and leadership tools as cooperation enablers.
You will build human capital as the means to produce policies and strategic plans for effective and accountable security sectors and institutions.
You will foster networks centered on DKI APCSS alumni as well as partnerships with educational institutions.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
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Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e, within 30 days of appointment.
Qualifications
Incumbent must have at least one year of specialized experience in the following areas:
Significant knowledge of and experience in national/international Indo-Pacific security issues and/or foreign policy at a senior level.
Executive level skills in leadership and management of senior level executive training and education programs and knowledge how these programs operate within Department of Defense (DOD).
Executive experience at a senior DOD educational institution or at a university with some experience at a senior or mid-level DOD institution.
Ability to lead and motivate managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the full range of the organization's activities.
Skill in comprehending the roles and relationships of the components of national policy making and implementation, including the President, political appointees, Congress, the judiciary, state and local governments, and interest groups.
Skill in formulating strategic program plans that assess policy/program feasibility and include realistic short-and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities. Anticipates problem areas and provides feasible options to resolve.
Ability to acquire, administer and control human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
This position is not covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Term appointments may be extended at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations.
Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date.
This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
There are 2 cut-off dates: We will be reviewing applications for consideration by close of business on 5/12/2023 and 5/26/2023.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
You must submit the following documents in order to be considered. If any of these documents are missing from your application packet, you will not be considered.
Letter of Interest. Provide a brief description of your professional goals, personal interests, and desired areas of study.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae. Should reflect experience in national/international Indo-Pacific security issues and/or foreign policy at a senior level; Executive level skills in leadership and management of senior level executive training and education programs; Executive experience at a senior DOD educational institution or at a university with some experience at a senior or mid-level DOD institution; Ability to lead and motivate managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the full range of the organization's activities; Skill in comprehending the roles and relationships of the components of national policy making and implementation, including the President, political appointees, Congress, the judiciary, state and local governments, and interest groups; Skill in formulating strategic program plans that assess policy/program feasibility and include realistic short-and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities. Anticipates problem areas and provides feasible options to resolve; Ability to acquire, administer and control human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.
Your resume or curriculum vitae may be submitted in any format and must support the qualifications described in this announcement.
If your resume or curriculum vitae includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Two Original Letters of Reference. Must include phone number, address, and email.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
For verification of Veteran status, DD-214 (which includes character of service, Member Copy 4), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/Deactivation orders.
If you are currently serving on active duty: A statement of service from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
May contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
Note: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orers and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES
2058 Maluhia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor
Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
There are 2 cut-off dates: We will be reviewing applications for consideration by close of business on 5/12/2023 and 5/26/2023.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
You must submit the following documents in order to be considered. If any of these documents are missing from your application packet, you will not be considered.
Letter of Interest. Provide a brief description of your professional goals, personal interests, and desired areas of study.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae. Should reflect experience in national/international Indo-Pacific security issues and/or foreign policy at a senior level; Executive level skills in leadership and management of senior level executive training and education programs; Executive experience at a senior DOD educational institution or at a university with some experience at a senior or mid-level DOD institution; Ability to lead and motivate managers to incorporate vision, strategic planning, and elements of quality management into the full range of the organization's activities; Skill in comprehending the roles and relationships of the components of national policy making and implementation, including the President, political appointees, Congress, the judiciary, state and local governments, and interest groups; Skill in formulating strategic program plans that assess policy/program feasibility and include realistic short-and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities. Anticipates problem areas and provides feasible options to resolve; Ability to acquire, administer and control human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner which instills public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission, and to use new technology to enhance decision making.
Your resume or curriculum vitae may be submitted in any format and must support the qualifications described in this announcement.
If your resume or curriculum vitae includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Two Original Letters of Reference. Must include phone number, address, and email.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants:
For verification of Veteran status, DD-214 (which includes character of service, Member Copy 4), SF-15, VA Letter as applicable and/or Activation/Deactivation orders.
If you are currently serving on active duty: A statement of service from your unit identifying the branch of service, period(s) of service, campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned, type of discharge, character of service, and the date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave. If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) upon separation from the military.
May contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
Note: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orers and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES
2058 Maluhia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
US
Next steps
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
