This position is open to the public. All qualified individuals. Current and former Senior Executive Service members. U.S. Citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
The Director, AL performs the following major functions:
Provides overall leadership, guidance, and management to the Acquisition, Contracts, and Logistics staff focusing on DTRA mission requirements. Responsible for effective communications up, down and across the organization.
Ensures effective execution of Equal Employment Opportunity policies, goals, and objectives holding supervisors and managers within the Agency accountable for evaluating and taking actions that are consistent with overall EEO/diversity goals. Ensures subordinate workforce maintain an equal and consistent approach in determining applicant/employee qualifications, selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, discipline, and awards.
Advises the Director, DTRA on all technical and programmatic areas related to logistics, facilities, engineering, acquisition management, small business, and contracting. Supports, promotes, and advocates for all programs and resources within DTRA, the Department of Defense (DoD), and to other Federal organizations, Congress, and industry.
Serves as Component Acquisition Executive. Advises the Director on all matters pertaining to acquisition management. Develops and guides the execution of DTRA acquisition strategies for the entire acquisition portfolio valued at over $1 billion annually. Acts on behalf of the Director, DTRA in all acquisition and contract policy matters including small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses, debarment and suspension of contractors, equal employment opportunity, conflicts of interest, and other special aspects of procurement. Enters into, makes decisions, and takes other actions consistent with appropriate policies, regulations, and procedures with respect to procurements, contracts, leases and other transactions, except those required by law or other DoD regulations to be made by other authorities. Formulates and advises on long-term acquisition objectives and priorities, and in controlling acquisition operations across the entire spectrum of countering WMD activities.
Evaluates and monitors the performance of the acquisition system in accordance with established criteria and certifies compliance to the Director, DTRA. Exercises all authorities under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act and serves as the Milestone Decision Authority for DTRA programs.
Serves as the Senior Procurement Executive, providing advice on long-term acquisition objectives and priorities, and controls acquisition operations across the entire spectrum of countering WMD activities.
Responsible for management direction of the acquisition system of DTRA and oversight of the acquisition workforce. Oversees the maintenance of DTRA procurement systems and recommends changes, as appropriate; and establishes programs/guidance to enhance career development of the acquisition workforce. Procurement actions range from sole source to competitive multi-million dollar programs. Provides professional acquisition management action and advice to senior personnel throughout the DoD on an annual workload of over 1,500 contracts and other procurement actions totaling over $1 billion per year.
Responsible and accountable for assigned programs to include development, documentation, and operation of both internal and external processes and administrative controls. Controls assure that acquisition integrity is considered at each step in the procurement process and obligation and costs are properly authorized and recorded. Internal records assure revenue and expenditures are properly recorded and accounted for, permitting preparation of sound and reliable financial audits and inventory reports.
Responsible for aligning, controlling, and directing resources to meet unpredictable or changing situations. The scope and responsibility of this position and degree of managerial ability required in this position is further magnified because of the world-wide and international scope of DTRA programs.
Exercises management and provides oversight of operations of DTRA facilities in the National Capital Region and at locations worldwide. Provides advice on matters pertaining to mission and infrastructure resources for facilities engineering and management. Oversees the management of logistics programs to meet DTRA's mission and to maintain its infrastructure in an operational state.
Responsible for the Agencies world-wide logistics support to include transportation services (personnel, equipment, sources, and mail), government property accountability, supplies, and contingency planning operations
Responsible for maximizing opportunities for small business to compete for DTRA prime and subcontracts.
Supplemental narrative addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ) - 2 pages each maximum.
Mobility Agreement: All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SES position.
Senior Executives are required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF 306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background check.
Overtime: None.
Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt.
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
Telework: Situational telework eligible.
Qualifications
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 written statements to two 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.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ):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 2 pages per technical qualification.
1. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage and direct a comparably large-sized organization of professional and technical experts in the successful accomplishment of diverse business and logistics functions. Must have experience in organizational administration, oversight of subordinate organizations, and coordination and interaction of activities with a wide variety of Federal and private organizations.
2. Expert in acquisition management. Must have extensive knowledge in the planning, negotiation, execution and administration of contracts for a variety of complex technical requirements, ranging from research and development, combat support services, professional services, and information operations services and equipment.
3. Extensive experience in program formulation, defense and execution sufficient to develop and oversee a multi-disciplined budget and provide innovative resourcing options for Agency procurement vehicles or programs.
SPECIAL NOTE: Current and former career SES employees or graduates of a SES Candidate Development Program who have been certified by OPM are NOT required to address the ECQs; however, you must address the MTQs for consideration for this position. (All other candidates MUST submit ALL required documentation).
The Executive of this position is subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes in addition to 5 CFR 2638.103, Government Ethics Responsibilities of Supervisors.
The Executive will work under the broad policy guidance of the Executive Director, DTRA and within the provisions of DTRA policies, procedures, and instructions. The Executive is expected to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and experienced judgment when making
decisions regarding successful accomplishment of the mission and is fully responsible for the effective execution of assigned programs and providing significant contributions to DTRA strategic goals and priorities.
This is a Critical Acquisition Workforce Position in the Program Management functional area. The Executive will be required to become certified in the Advanced tier within 4 years. The Executive is required to acquire a minimum of 40 continuous learning points (CLPs) every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs being mandatory within 2 years.
The incumbent leads, manages, and oversees the day-to-day activities of a staff of approximately 170 civilian and military personnel with expertise in a variety of business disciplines, and oversees an annual budget of $45 million.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government.
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.
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, 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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: Your resume listing your name, contact information, 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. ECQs: Applicants who currently hold or previously held permanent SES or equivalent positions (e.g. DISES, SIS, SNIS) are encouraged to submit updated ECQs, but may submit ECQs previously used in the executive hiring process.Your narrative statement should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the position. Your narratives should be no more than 2 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. If you are a current/previous SES or equivalent you are not required to submit ECQs, but must submit SF50 showing you are an SES or equivalent.
3. Technical Qualifications: Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification. Narratives over the page limit will not be accepted.
4. Standard Form (SF) 50: If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).
To apply for this position, please email your completed application package to include (your resume, your responses to the mandatory technical qualification statements, your responses to the Executive Core Qualification statements, SF-50 (if applicable), to include the announcement number of the position you are applying for to Lisa.e.shipe.civ@mail.mil not later than the closing date of the announcement. DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBs, SEND YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACAKGE DIRECTLY TO LISA SHIPE AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ABOVE.
The complete application package must be submitted to Ms. Shipe no later than 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration for this position.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US
Next steps
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 the documentation you submitted to support your responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualification and Executive Core Qualification statements. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification via email.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: Your resume listing your name, contact information, 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. ECQs: Applicants who currently hold or previously held permanent SES or equivalent positions (e.g. DISES, SIS, SNIS) are encouraged to submit updated ECQs, but may submit ECQs previously used in the executive hiring process.Your narrative statement should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the position. Your narratives should be no more than 2 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. If you are a current/previous SES or equivalent you are not required to submit ECQs, but must submit SF50 showing you are an SES or equivalent.
3. Technical Qualifications: Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification. Narratives over the page limit will not be accepted.
4. Standard Form (SF) 50: If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).
To apply for this position, please email your completed application package to include (your resume, your responses to the mandatory technical qualification statements, your responses to the Executive Core Qualification statements, SF-50 (if applicable), to include the announcement number of the position you are applying for to Lisa.e.shipe.civ@mail.mil not later than the closing date of the announcement. DO NOT APPLY TO THIS POSITION VIA USAJOBs, SEND YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION PACAKGE DIRECTLY TO LISA SHIPE AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED ABOVE.
The complete application package must be submitted to Ms. Shipe no later than 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration for this position.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US
Next steps
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 the documentation you submitted to support your responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualification and Executive Core Qualification statements. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification via email.
The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
