Clarification from the agency

This job is opened to Current Federal Employees in the Excepted Service and Competitive Service and all qualified U.S. Citizens.

The incumbent's areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following major functions:

• Provides leadership and oversight to a staff of budget analysts who have responsibility for developing analyses and recommendations concerning the various budget estimates and execution for extremely complex and variable military programs.
• Applies knowledge of budget policy and procedures, acquisition and testing policy, and assigned program missions and requirements so that the individual programs may be evaluated in relation to overall Defense funding constraints and optimizing Defense resources.
• Oversees subordinate's evaluation of assigned programs based on strategic military plans and applies judgment as to the level of production, stock levels, production lead times, attrition rates, availability of associated equipment and personnel, production capabilities, degree of modernization or modification, current and future pricing, and reasonable provision for contingencies.
• Participates in the technical and financial evaluation of Research and Development and procurement programs including budget formulation, budget execution, reprogramming of appropriated funds and approved/deferred schedules.
• Develops and applies analytical tools (including statistical drafts, etc.) to a large volume of facts relating to each program in order to interpret trends and conditions in the program from numerous interrelated sources.
• Advises and assists the budgetary staff of the Military Departments and Defense Agencies on the application of analytical tools and methods of presentation for comprehensive budget estimates.
• Ensures that the operating policies of the Directorate are followed in the day-to-day financial analysis of DoD Component programs.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Financial Management Certification.
• Please read the vacancy announcement in its entirety before applying.

Qualifications

The recruitment application process for this position is RESUME BASED method.

Evidence of five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the three Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) MUST be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume. There is no requirement to submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) with your application.

http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf

Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.).

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.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants do not need to address each technical qualification separately.

1. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of and experience in the technical and financial evaluation of major programs including budget formulation, budget execution, and reprogramming of appropriated funds.

2. Demonstrated expert knowledge of budget policy and procedures with experience in reviewing and analyzing complex and variable programs. Demonstrated experience representing and defending programmatic and budgetary interests.

3. Demonstrated ability to recommend practical solutions and communicate effectively on matters concerning technical and financial performance of major programs.

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 resume.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total 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.