Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• You will organize the resources necessary to develop, implement, and assess resident and non-resident activities, outreach, and engagements in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 342 as directed by the USD(P) or his/her representative.
• You will oversee and evaluate an academically based program to stimulate student thinking about strategy, policy, and defense decision-making; deepen their understanding of security threats, challenges, and regional and global cooperation.
• You will promote understanding of the security policies and concerns of partner nations; and foster enduring relationships, defense interoperability, and integration with and across U.S. partner nation.
• You will exercise direction over all aspects of the Center, to include the formulation, implementation, and refinement of educational and outreach programs.
• You will direct programs offered by the Center.
• You will oversee development of cooperative relationships across the region with established and relevant institutes for security, civil/military and strategic studies, and senior military colleges.
• You will oversee the design, development, and refinement of the Center's core academic program and other curricula.
• You will supervise the selection of international participants for activities. Develop guidelines for the selection process based on DoD policy and in coordination with OUSD(P), the Department of State, and other DoD Regional Centers.
• You will represent the Center in discussions of issues identified by OSD Policy and informed by the GCC and other DoD components.
• You will oversee all budget and programming activities for the Center to include determining the need for financial, manpower, and other resource changes.
• You will exercise overall supervision of all civilian and military positions.
• You will oversee the selection process of all faculty and administrative staff, contractors, and consultants.
• You will provide advice to senior officials throughout the U.S. Government, Congress, U.S. Department of State, and foreign governments.
• You will implement DoD regulations and directives and OUSD(P) guidance for the Center.
• You will prepare and deliver lectures and seminars.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• 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.
• 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 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.

Proven record as leading policy analyst and national security thought leader, with a history that includes distinguished publications in leading newspapers and policy journals, as well as prominent public speaking appearances to the public, academic community, and/or the Congress.

Executive level skills in leadership and management of senior level executive training and education programs and knowledge how these programs operate within 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.

Demonstrated success in building teams and leading collaboratively, working effectively with others in a diverse environment. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with Center personnel and representatives of various external agencies.

Demonstrated ability for innovation; critical, strategic, and analytical skills; and for operating with the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.

Demonstrated ability to act with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and a professional demeanor at all times.

Extensive senior professional level experience relevant to the mission and the region it supports.

Successful record of leadership and achievement in supervising and leading civilian employees and military members.

A master's degree or an advanced degree, such as a doctoral degree or equivalent terminal or professional degree in Asian/Indo-Pacific Studies, International Affairs, National Security Strategic Studies, Economics, or Law is highly preferred.

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.

Continued from Marketing Message Section:

Through courses, seminars, outreach, strategic dialogue, and focused research in support of policy objectives, the DKI-APCSS works with senior civilian and military officials from the Indo-Pacific region to build strong, sustainable networks of security and defense leaders and institutions.

In doing so, the Center strengthens partnerships between the Department of Defense and partner nations in Indo-Pacific region; promotes the development of professional, transparent, and accountable defense and security institutions in these regions; improves partner nation understanding of U.S. defense and national security objectives; and prepares U.S. and regional partners to better address the complex and multi-dimensional security and defense challenges of the 21st century.