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01/08/2025 to 01/24/2025
$151,322 - $225,700 per year
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1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—This position may be eligible for part-time or situational telework at the discretion of management.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
None
Yes
Yes
MDA-25-12662021-SES
827251800
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
This announcement is open to all qualified candidates.
The Director for Acquisition and Sustainment performs the following major duties:
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this position.
REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25- V300.pdf
Acquisition Certification:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume- listing 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. Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ). Your narrative should be no more than two pages per TQ, not to exceed 6 pages. A resume that address the TQ's WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
3. Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that provides specific examples of work experiences addressing each of the five Executive Core Qualifications. Your narratives should be no more than two 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.
4. College transcript(s). We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. Transcripts must be received in this office by 11:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on in order to be considered.
5. Current SF-50 if a current Federal government employee.
Applications received without the required TQ supplemental narratives WILL NOT receive consideration. DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. cover letters, awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the 2 page limit for TQs).
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).
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 all five of the Executive Core Qualifications and each of the Technical Qualification statements. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
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;
- 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).
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.
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/827251800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Department of Defense (DoD), is under the direction, authority and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. The mission of the MDA is to develop, test, deploy and sustain a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, it deployed forces, allies and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. The Missile Defense System is an enduring operationally effective and supportable defensive system of systems against Ballistic Missiles, Hypersonic Missiles, Cruise Missiles (Homeland) and Integrated Air and Missile Defense. The integrated Missile Defense System include; Sea, Land, Space and other cyber domains.
The incumbent serves as the Director for Acquisition and Sustainment (DA) is responsible for all domestic and international acquisitions, contracting and sustainment processes, activities, and policies for MDA in support of the Missile Defense System (MDS). The DA reports to the Director of MDA, a 3-Star General Officer, who serves as the Acquisition Executive for the MDS. The DA is responsible for the execution of an annual budget of ~$10B, and manages a large geographically dispersed staff of 1000 + civilian and military personnel. The Director of Contracts, a Tier I SES, and The Director, International & Policy, a Tier II SES are direct reports to the DA.
