Clarification from the agency

Current Federal Employees in the Competitive service, Priority Placement Program

*This announcement will close on the specified closing date or once the hiring agency has received 100 applications, whichever occurs first*.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:


1. Perform business transformation and process improvements. This involves developing, implementing, and continuously improving DoD CIO processes, methods, technology, and techniques to monitor, analyze, and oversee Components' Capability Programming Guidance (CPG) compliance, budget certification, and program budget review (PBR) activities.
2. Participate with the appropriate DoD CIO directorates/offices in the annual PBR to ensure that the appropriate issues are identified and documented.
3. Represent the DCIO (R&A) and the DoD CIO at appropriate meetings, briefings, panels, boards, committees, and other groups concerned with PPBE activities.
4. Provide expert advice, assistance, direction, policy guidance, and technical analysis on resource related matters.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with sensitive compartmented information (SCI). A special background investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft. Some local travel for meetings, conferences, or seminars may be necessary.
• In accordance with DoD Instruction 1300.26, "Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP)," this position requires a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program.
• If not already assigned this certification at this level, the incumbent must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty into this FM position.
• Once certified, the incumbent must meet the continuing education training requirement as outlined in DoDI 1300.26.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

You may qualify at the 13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Advising on the programmatic aspects of resource management in the annual planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) cycle; providing input on process improvements; and conducting technical analysis of resource related matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

You may qualify at the 14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

GS-14 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing guidance and expert advice on the programmatic aspects of resource management in the annual planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) cycle; recommending business improvement methods for budget program activities; and providing assistance and policy guidance on resource related matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

You may qualify at the 15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

GS-15 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Managing the programmatic aspects of resource management in the annual planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) cycle; providing expert advice, direction, policy guidance, and technical analysis on resource related matters at a headquarters level; and formulating policies and guidance for budget programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14)


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

All qualifications, education, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-15 level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Budget
• Program Management
• Technical Competence

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.6.

Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.7.

Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist