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COUNTRY DIRECTOR

Department of the Navy
Office of Naval Research
Office of Naval Research-Global
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Summary

You will serve as a Country Director in the Office of Naval Research Global.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
10/10/2024 to 10/23/2024
Salary
$137,170 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
NO 5
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Arlington, VA
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
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations
Appointment type
Term - 36 Months
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
ST-12570066-25-AA
Control number
813047600

Duties

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  • You will assist the Director, IEO in all aspects of managing international collaboration forums.
  • You will research, develop and provide supporting analysis for Flag/SES level briefings and decisions regarding engagement with an International Partner.
  • You will assist in the development of international cooperation engagement strategies, strategy documents, and program plans intended to encourage stronger international collaboration between the US Navy and foreign partners.
  • You will assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of various OPNAV, ONR, and ONR Global outreach and communication efforts to internal and external audiences.
  • You will engage with foreign government personnel, attaches and counselors at foreign embassies.

Requirements

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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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band (NO-04) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate most or all of the following:
1.) Assisting the Director, IEO in all aspects of managing international collaboration forums; 2.) Researching, developing and providing supporting analysis for Flag/SES level briefings and decisions regarding engagement with international partners; 3.) Assisting in the development of international cooperation engagement strategies, strategy documents, and program plans intended to encourage stronger international collaboration; 4.) Assisting with planning, coordination and execution of various OPNAV, ONR, and ONR Global outreach and communication efforts to internal and external audiences; and 5.) Engaging with foreign government personnel, attaches and counselors at foreign embassies, military personnel, and scientists and engineers at foreign research organizations to facilitate international collaboration.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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.


Command endorsement letters should be sent to ONRGtalentmanager@us.navy.mil and include the following statements: why the applicant should be considered; short summary of what the applicant will bring to the job; and a statement agreeing that upon successful completion of the assignment, the selectee will be returned to a position of equivalent or greater responsibility as the one he/she left. The command endorsement letter MUST be signed by a TD/CO to be considered for the position; it must include Human Resources and Financial Management POCS. Please also include a one page professional bio.

To be considered for the position, the command endorsement letter MUST be signed by the CO, Technical Director/CTO, or other supervisor authorized by your organization to sign letterhead correspondence (by direction authority).

ONRG will not schedule an interview with an applicant who has not submitted a signed endorsement letter.

Letters should be e-mailed to Jessica.e.hill2.civ@us.navy.mil and/or ONRGtalentmanager@us.navy.mil NLT 30 OCT 2024. Letters can be mailed to:
ONRG,
One Liberty Center
875 N. Randolph St., Suite 1426
Arlington, VA 22303-11995
Attn. OLC Room 1426

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

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.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • DEVELOPING OTHERS
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • PARTNERING
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
  • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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