As a PROGRAM DIRECTOR, COMMAND & CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS at the ES-0340-00 some of your typical work assignments may include:
The incumbent is responsible for policy development, budgeting, planning and execution of the design, development, integration, test, deployment and operation of C2BMC products and services. Incumbent develops, implements and manages C2BMC policies, practices, organization, mission execution, and completion of assigned tasks ensuring an integration MDA policies and practices. Incumbent will also provide leadership, guidance, and direction throughout program, corporate operations, and program protection and physical security. Provides leadership in setting program management policy and strategic direction related to assigned program areas delivery, appropriate legislative initiatives, innovation, business and financial management, resource management, outreach, and consultation.
Implements policy development decisions while ensuring the integrity of approved plans and strategies for the design, development, integration, test, fielding, and operations of the C2BMC system.
Provides leadership, guidance and direction throughout all program operational phases for assigned program areas, which include business operations and technical management particularly as it relates to establishing engineering and program management directions; and advocating quality, technology delivery, innovation, business and financial management resource management, outreach, and consultation. Responsible for daily C2BMC program office operations to include integration with other Missile Defense System program elements.
Participates in the development of the C2BMC system architecture, design, and implementation as directed by the Program Executive, Sensors, Command and Control. Serves as a nationally recognized technical authority providing advice and guidance to the Program Executive, Sensors, Command and Control, C2BMC staff, and other Government officials involved with C2BMC technologies, design, development, integration, and test. Coordinates on and directs C2BMC system integration and test activities. Works collaboratively with MDA test organizations and other elements to ensure successful system integration and test.
Monitors C2BMC software engineering activities to include the integration and application of best industry software engineering practices into the C2BMC development process.
Represents MDA and C2BMC in engineering meetings and technical interchanges with other agencies, organizations, industry, and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers in technical matters pertaining to the Missile Defense System C2BMC capabilities.
Directs, evaluates, and maintains the effectiveness of the C2BMC system, including resource management and reprogramming of resources. Ensures availability of required personnel, funding, facilities, and equipment for sustaining program operations. Designs and directs organizational efforts based on proven and demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of managerial and programmatic disciplines such as planning, programming, budgeting, cost estimating, contracting, business operations, and financial management. Assures efficacy of budgeting, tasking, support, and funding processes necessary for achieving successful program execution.
Provides oversight for all assigned programs, resources, and support activities essential in providing C2BMC expertise to the Combatant Commanders (COCOM), and assesses conveys joint/combined/coalition lessons learned to the developer. Engages COCOM in all aspects of C2BMC development. Oversees the requirements allocation, design, prototype, and development necessary to coordinate and execute fielding of C2BMC capability.
Actively engages Warfighters during the conduct of COCOM and Military Missile Defense System war-games, synthesizes the results, and uses this information to affect the development process for future capabilities. Incorporates C2BMC capabilities into COCOM demonstrations, experiments, and exercises. Supports development and analyses of joint, combined, and coalition doctrine, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Technical Training Parameters (TTP), and Rules of Engagement (ROE) development with the operational community as it relates to the fielded C2BMC system. Coordinates with COCOM to effectively translate Warfighter requirements into C2BMC technical requirements suitable for contractor direction.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/Top Secret SCI clearance.
Work Schedule: Full time
Overtime: None
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure: Required-Senior Professionals 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).
Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
This position is designated as special sensitive and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish eligibility for appropriate security clearances.
Designated and/or random drug testing is required
Supplemental narrative addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ) - 2 pages each maximum
Veterans' Preference is not applicable
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES
Qualifications
MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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 not to exceed 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.
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.
The incumbent must process comprehensive professional knowledge and subject matter expertise in acquisition principles, methods, concepts, theories, and applications; modeling and simulation technology and practices; technology transfer; acquisition policy and strategies; and business administration and management coupled with a proven ability and Professional level managerial experience.
1. Demonstrated ability and experience as a life cycle program manager, to include development, production, and sustainment operations of a complex weapon systems development and acquisition program, with command and control, battle management, and communications elements and/or interfaces. This includes demonstrated ability and experience in systems integration, interoperability testing and evaluation, and engineering program assessments.
2. In depth knowledge of DoD acquisition practices and policies, directives, regulations, and public laws as applied to joint and combined weapon systems acquisition programs. This includes an expert knowledge of the technological, procurement, and acquisition processes that go into procurement, fielding, and sustainment of major DoD weapon systems programs comprised of multiple systems and organizations.
3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with high level officials and diverse partners including combatant commands, the services and OSD organizations on missile defense interests and viewpoints to achieve consensus on goals and objectives for a complex Missile Defense System.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional information
Background Investigation: This position is designated as critical sensitive and requires that a background investigation be conducted and favorably adjudicated in order to establish eligibility for appropriate security clearances.
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. This must be submitted annually and upon termination of employment.
Acquisition Certification
This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specially waived by the appropriate official, the following are statutory mandated requirements:
Selectee must execute, as a condition appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
This critical acquisition position requires Program Management, Advanced acquisition certification. The incumbent has 48 months to achieve this certification.
This is a Key Leadership Position (KLP) and selectees must have an Acquisition Category I (ACAT I) certification and meet all other KLP requirements prior to entering the position in accordance with Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) 5000.66, Change 3. Any Deviation from KLP requirements can only be waived by the Service or Component Acquisition Executive.
This position requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2889 (Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) Service Agreement Key Leadership Position (KLP) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.
Must have completed at least one DAU 4000 Level Acquisition Course.
The incumbent must complete 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years.
Travel to national and international locations may be required
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 mandatory technical qualifications required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check.
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.
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. Transcripts: If applicable, education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
5. 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).
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete For a job;
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or To gain access to the workplace; And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Your application must include your written statements addressing each of the Technical Qualification statements. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Once your application is received we will conduct a review of your application package to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Missile Defense Agency
Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
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 your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. 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.
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. Transcripts: If applicable, education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
5. 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).
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a Case-by-Case basis.
A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:
- When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete For a job;
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or To gain access to the workplace; And
- When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Your application must include your written statements addressing each of the Technical Qualification statements. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
Once your application is received we will conduct a review of your application package to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Missile Defense Agency
Bldg 5222 Martin Rd
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
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 your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. 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.
