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CHIEF OF STAFF

Department of Defense
Defense Health Agency
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY AD Resources & Personnel Integration (AD R&PI)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in Falls Church, Virginia.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/10/2026 to 03/13/2026
Salary
$169,279 to - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Falls Church, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - Up to 10% Business Travel Required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HQKF2612905166DHA
Control number
860274200

Duties

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  • Serve as a senior advisor and consultant to the J1, J8 and DHP Programming, Contract Resource Management and San Antonio Activities regarding all matters associated with the organization.
  • Support the Assistant Director of Resources and Personnel Integration in developing and formulating of new programs and evaluating of existing programs.
  • Support work structure, including policy, procedures, budgetary matters, financial management and accounting, audit procedures, and facilities management concerning the provision of health care across the Military Health System (MHS).
  • Direct meetings and briefings to ensure that stated and implied goals are achieved and appropriate follow-on actions are completed.
  • Works directly with the Assistant Director R and PI and assists in the daily operations and execution on DHA-wide management and administrative and financial strategies, policies, and practices.
  • Directs staff and subordinate divisions to take necessary corrective steps, modify proposals to ensure compliance with policies, or provide improved results.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participate in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • This position has been designated as key and mission essential; in the event of weather-related emergency, or other local/national emergency the incumbent may be required to report for duty or stay on duty until relieved by proper authority.
  • The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the Specialized Experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.


Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing executive support in financial operations, overseeing staff and organizational workflows, aligning manpower priorities, reviewing management policies to drive operational and fiscal improvements, and overseeing resource planning. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

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Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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