Clarification from the agency

Who may apply: Current permanent competitive service DOD employees, ICTAP, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 31.5.612), Appointment of Civilian DoW Spouse. The following Priority Placement Program (PPP) eligibilities may also apply: DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP), DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible, Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP).

As a Supervisory Vulnerability Assessment Specialist at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The Mission Assurance Blue Division conducts risk-based vulnerability assessments for the DoD to enhance the safety and security of U.S. government mission critical profiles in order to prevent and mitigate threats or the impacts of hazards to the United States and its allies and partners. The incumbent serves as the Mission Assurance Blue Division Chief and the senior DTRA blue assessment government representative, supervising government employees, military members, and overseeing work performed by contractors in the performance of Mission Assurance Blue assessments. The incumbent is directly responsible for the efforts of more than 100 individuals.
• Oversees ten teams conducting 50 Mission Assurance Assessments annually. These assessments are detailed, multi disciplinary, risk-based assessments of critical systems, networks, and architectures that could be exploited by state or non-state threat networks or could be significantly impacted by natural or accidental hazards. Oversees the coordination of assessment requirements, methodology development, training, and assessment execution. Disciplines include: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, cyber operations and networking, security operations, emergency management, and risk and vulnerability management. Develops the structure to integrate the assessment results of each of the specialists into a combined, standardized assessment report.
• Directs program review activities including establishing schedules, evaluating progress, tasking problem resolution, and adjusting resource allocations. Directs fiscal execution to ensure achieving DoD and DTRA obligation and disbursement goals and to optimize resource utilization in furtherance of national security objectives. Formulates, submits, and defends a cohesive, comprehensive integration plan for current and future fiscal years which is capable of achieving program objectives.
• Reports to and provides initiatives and recommendations to the Director, Mission Assurance Department and various other senior leader General and Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service internal and external to the organization. Supports the maturation and integration of efforts across the Mission Assurance Department.
• Represents DTRA in interactions with OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Services, and other DoD and government agencies. Develops briefings and products for DoD stakeholders. Provides findings, mitigation strategies and methodologies via correspondence, briefings, memoranda, and other documentation to senior leaders throughout DoD, the interagency, and the federal government at the General Officer, Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (GO/FO/SES) level.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: 25%
• Tour of Duty: Other
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Ft Belvoir, VA. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority.
• Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.
• Travel may be required up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service; Specialized experience is defined as:

• Overseeing large programs and providing leadership and program management for complex teams/programs involved in resource allocation, risk evaluation, and task prioritization concurrently;
• Utilizing Mission Assurance, including but not limited to Vulnerability Assessments or Red Team Missions such as Cyber, Physical, and/or Analytical assessments, and/or Strategic Trend Analysis of Vulnerabilities that integrate the results of multiple assessments;
• Coordinating programs/projects across multiple organizations at the level of Office the of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and or Inter-agency coordination;
• Providing/presenting oral and written communications in the form of briefings/memos about organizational guidance, requirements, complex concepts, procedures, and decisions to all levels of the unit including subordinate leaders/teams and senior leaders (ex. General Officer, Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (GO/GO/SES)level)), and;
• Managing and/or supervising federal civilian and military employees as well as overseeing work executed by a contractor workforce.
  (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

• Program management
• Supervisory/Managerial
• Threat and Vulnerability Assessment

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.