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Administrative Program Officer

Department of Defense
Defense Contract Audit Agency
DCAA-Headquarters
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Summary

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/27/2025 to 06/05/2025
Salary
$167,603 to - $195,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Belvoir, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DCAA-25-HQ-12736746
Control number
837631800

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, eligible Priority Placement Program DoD 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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- Oversees, directs, and manages Agency security programs, facilities, safety and emergency management, inventory management, procurement and acquisition, and a variety of administrative, support, and logistic programs, studies, and initiatives.

- Develops implementation strategies techniques and troubleshoots challenges to enhance the management of programs and initiatives within the portfolio. Studies, plans, initiates, develops, executes, and evaluates policies, procedures, and other guidance to support Agency requirements and federal guidelines.

- Oversees, develops, and implements program reviews and internal controls, manages training and outreach, and conducts continuous reviews of programs to enhance performance and effectiveness. Conducts studies of the agency and provides sound, complete advisory services to senior executives.

- Oversees, directs, and executes significant program budgets and contracted services, including coordinating facilities, building space,
government leases, government purchase and travel cards, drug testing services and various other administrative support services.

- Ensures physical safety and security of personnel, documents and property and security clearances.

- Supervises teams of employees including interviewing, assigning workload, career development, assessments, awards and discipline.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program

Qualifications

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

Specialized Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.Specialized experience includes:

1.) Exercising knowledge of federal agencies, statutory requirements, policies, and budgets in the areas of security programs, facilities, safety
and emergency management, procurement, government purchase and travel card management and acquisition, and a variety of administrative, support, and logistic programs, studies, and initiatives.

2) Developing program reviews, studies, initiatives, and controls on an
agency/enterprise level: compiling data; working with subject matter experts to manage and collate the data; presenting accurate findings and recommendations orally and in written presentations to senior executives.

3) Managing facilities and contracts, including building leases, procurement, security systems, and technological infrastructure. Proven ability to coordinate facilities operations, optimize space allocation, ensure compliance with government leases, and administer programs such as government purchase/travel cards and drug testing, that consistently delivers efficient and effective administrative support.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

Additional information

DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies.

Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 1 year if one has not already been completed. You will be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period of 1 year unless one has previously been completed.

Drug Testing: You will be subject to random drug testing.

Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). You must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level.

PCS: Relocation expenses reimbursed - Yes - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses will be offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability.

Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date.

Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process.

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. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term (not less than 2 years and 11 months) may apply regardless of their current geographical location. Veterans must submit their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to be considered under this authority.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates.
Competencies:

  • Administration and Management
  • Communication
  • Leading People
  • Partnering


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 @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil

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