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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Department of Defense
Warfighting Acquisition University

Summary

This position is under the DoW Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) within Title 5 Competitive Service.For more information on Acq Demo please go to the DoW AcqDemo website at https://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet at https://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html

Purpose of the Position: Perform analysis, operational and administrative activities for the Operations Directorate in support of WarU mission.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/01/2026 to 05/15/2026
Salary
$143,913 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Belvoir, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
4
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
WarU-26-12950184-EB
Control number
867415900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current, permanent DoW Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoW Military Spouse Preference applicants, and eligible PPP applicants. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area. Also open to all veterans who are eligible for competitive appointment under Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).

Duties

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  1. Serves as the Associate Director, Facilities Management Directorate (FMD). Responsible for assisting with the oversight of facilities operations for HQ and all WarU Regional, as well as supervising, planning, and directing the day-to-day activities of various FMD employees. Duties include helping to ensure WarU has the proper facilities and equipment to train the acquisition workforce.
  2. Assist in facilities management that may involve opening new and closing existing locations.
  3. Oversee the execution of major and minor facility renovations to facilities which may be conducted internally by maintenance or contracted out for completion.
  4. Responsible for finding, establishing, and managing appropriate space for university needs.
  5. Manages Installation Support Agreements (ISSAs), GSA Leases, and Memorandum of Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding to achieve the desired footprint.
  6. Oversees the work of employees in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HAZMAT and locksmithing to maintain the facilities on Ft. Belvoir augmented with an HVAC support contract.
  7. Overseas the accountable property team, and warehouse operations team mail room operations.
  8. Coordinate across all regions to establish budgets, prioritize and maintain awareness of renovations, capture and document lessons learned to improve operations performance.
  9. Provide oversight and prioritizes service orders in maintenance, as required, to deconflict requirements scheduled classes and events.
  10. Monitor the Property Accountability Program, coordinate with property custodians, supervisors, deans and directors as required to ensure all inventories are done properly, submitted on time, and Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss are initiated in a timely manner upon discovery of missing item(s).
  11. Oversees training of the property custodians.
  12. Update the COOP annually or on an as needed basis.
  13. Manage the Safety Plan to include periodic updates and dissemination of changes when they occur.
  14. Ensure all FMD Directives and SOPs remain current and update as needed.
  15. Support input to and execution of the related goals, objectives, and taskings identified in the agency Annual Performance Plan and Strategic Plan.
  16. Assist in the identification and resolution of complex problems that cross organizational boundaries and require development of innovative yet efficient and effective solutions.
  17. Assess and provide strategic direction for resolution of mission critical problems, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance, please go to http://www.sss.gov for more information
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoW Priority Placement Program
  • Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.
  • You may be required to serve a one (1) year probationary period.
  • The incumbent of this position may be required to work overtime, irregular shifts, and/or on the weekend.
  • Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: General education and/or experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband level, NH-03, comparable to GS-13 or equivalent in other personnel pay systems. Relevant experience includes:

  1. Developing and managing facilities including the development and management of major and minor construction plans (MILCON);
  2. Maintenance and Property Management of multiple locations, some remotely located; and
  3. Managing Installation Support Agreements (ISSAs), GSA Leases, and Memorandum of Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding to achieve the desired footprint
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY
? If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

The intent is to use AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority to fill this position.

Warfighting Acquisition University requires reporting to the assigned duty location during each pay period. The University supports telework as determined by agency policy, but remote work and full-time telework are not offered.


This position is in the Competitive Service. For more information regarding Competitive Service employment please visit:
https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/service/

WarU participates in e-Verify with the Department of Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.

If selected for this position, you must be able to start employment within 30 days of acceptance (unless otherwise approved by WarU).

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition

If applicable, AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position that constitutes a major change in supervisory responsibilities from any previously held supervisory position, (e.g., moving from a journeyman level supervisory acquisition position to a Critical Acquisition Position or moving from a Critical Acquisition Position to a Key Leadership Position).

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. You must submit a Separation-Reduction in Force (RIF) SF-50; a RIF Notice showing separation within the past year (or declining a management directed reassignment outside the commuting area, or a Termination of Disability Notice from OPM) and most recent performance appraisal. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at 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.

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.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

Veterans' preference eligibility is treated as a positive factor when making a selection from external sources. It is applied when the organization makes a final selection from the candidates with substantially equal qualifications as described in the Best Meets Mission Requirements definition below. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Best Meets Mission Requirements definition: Applicant has the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies to substantially exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. This equates to the best qualified assessment criteria established for the vacancy and based on overall demonstrated experience, education, training, appraisals/evaluations, job-related awards, certifications, honors and relevant outside activities.

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

Warfighting Acquisition University

Join Warfighting Acquisition University and be a part of a world-class Department of War organization committed to training and supporting Defense acquisition professionals. In addition to training courses, Warfighting Acquisition University offers a variety of learning events and experiences, provides tools and resources to help on the job, conducts direct assistance to organizations, and offers access to an entire community of practitioners, experts and policy makers. Warfighting Acquisition University promotes a culture of lifelong learning both for faculty and staff and for the members of the Warfighting Acquisition Workforce they serve. Join our dynamic team and help give our military the competitive advantage they need.

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center
Phone
(317) 212-0454
Email
dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil
Address
Warfighting Acquisition University
9820 Belvoir Road
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US

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