The Senior Advisor, Enterprise, Strategy, Business, and Industrial Integration (SA-ESBII) is the senior authoritative expert responsible for integrating enterprise strategy to maximize the readiness and availability of the Navy's submarine fleet through innovative business arrangements, contracting frameworks, and industrial capacity initiatives. The programs reflect an annual budget of $37 billion; $189B in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).
Summary
The Senior Advisor, Enterprise, Strategy, Business, and Industrial Integration (SA-ESBII) is the senior authoritative expert responsible for integrating enterprise strategy to maximize the readiness and availability of the Navy's submarine fleet through innovative business arrangements, contracting frameworks, and industrial capacity initiatives. The programs reflect an annual budget of $37 billion; $189B in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Executes cross organizational efforts to improve submarine construction throughput and delivery schedules by integrating programmatic, industrial, contractual, and workforce initiatives. A key responsibility is to identify systemic barriers to construction efficiency and develop enterprise-level solutions, aligning the activities of government organizations, shipbuilders, and suppliers to achieve strategic production goals.
Develops and oversees innovative business arrangements and contracting structures to improve industrial performance. This includes designing enterprise-level agreements and partnership frameworks with submarine shipbuilders, including General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries. The employee advises leadership on the application of acquisition authorities such as multi-year procurement and performance incentives and establishes mechanisms to align contractor incentives with production outcomes.
Leads initiatives to expand the capacity, resilience, and performance of the submarine industrial base. This duty involves identifying supply chain constraints and developing targeted solutions to address them. The executive coordinates industrial base investments, supplier development initiatives, and workforce expansion programs, working directly with shipbuilders and key suppliers to increase manufacturing capacity and reduce bottlenecks.
Serves as the Principal advisor to the Executive Director on enterprise-level strategy, the incumbent develops long-term strategies to support sustained submarine production. This includes leading the development of policy proposals, legislative initiatives, and strategic plans related to the submarine industrial base. The position provides briefings and analysis to senior leaders within the Department and other elements of the national security enterprise.
Maintains senior-level engagement across government and industry to facilitate the coordinated execution of submarine production initiatives. This requires coordinating with leadership across naval acquisition and industrial organizations, including Naval Sea Systems Command.
Represents DRPM Submarines in engagements with senior government officials and industry executives and facilitates the resolution of cross-organizational issues affecting submarine production performance.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 06/03/2026
The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
This is a Critical Acquisition Position. This position requires a Business Financial Management, Advanced, acquisition certification. The incumbent has 48 months to achieve this certification." Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement
to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
This is a Financial Management (FM) position designated as requiring a Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP) certification. The incumbent must achieve DFMCP Level 3 certification within two (2) years of entry into this position. This certification must be maintained for the duration of employment in this position.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements.
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.
Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:
TQ 1: Expertise in Major Shipbuilding Program Management and Acquisition: Demonstrated experience leading all facets of multi-billion-dollar submarine shipbuilding programs, including acquisition, program management, and business/financial management. This includes a proven ability to lead government negotiation teams through the entire acquisition lifecycle, from Request for Proposal (RFP) development to the negotiation and award of innovative design and construction contracts.
TQ 2: Mastery of Defense Budgeting and Financial Execution: Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) as it pertains to major shipbuilding programs. This must include hands-on experience with the preparation, defense, and execution of budget submissions to Congress, and comprehensive knowledge of all relevant appropriations, including the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund (NSBDF), Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDT&E,N). Experience must include proficiency with Navy financial accounting systems and the analytical methods required for effective financial oversight.
Time in grade is not required for Senior Level (SL) position.
All qualifications and education (if applicable) must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Additional information
Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 06/03/2026
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.
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. http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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 résumé, and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your résumé, 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration.
2. Other supporting documents (See "Clarification from the Agency" text for Eligibilities)
Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are a current Department of War employee in the competitive service.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment
Human Resources Directorate
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration.
2. Other supporting documents (See "Clarification from the Agency" text for Eligibilities)
Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are a current Department of War employee in the competitive service.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment
Human Resources Directorate
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
