This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.
Summary
This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.
All groups of qualified individuals within the Federal Civil Service (only current Federal Civil Service employees may apply). Additionally, current career Senior Executive Service (SES) members, OPM certified graduates of an SES Candidate Development Program, and individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility will also be considered.
Serves as the senior subject matter expert to DoD on Contract Administration Services (CAS) matters providing solutions and courses of actions to Department of Defense (DoD) agencies on the execution of post award contract administration actions.
Provides this service to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC), the Armed Services and all other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.
Provides proposal pricing and deliverable item support under contracts managed by DCMA include complete major defense weapon systems designated Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAP), Acquisition Category (ACAT) ID or IC.
Serves as Co-Chair and senior functional representative of the Mechanization of Contract Administration Services (MOCAS) Joint Review Board.
Responsible for maintaining the good order of operation of the department’s main contract administration and largest entitlement/accounting system for MOCAS.
Serves as Head Contracting Authority (HCA), responsible for the acquisition and administration of all life support, facilities, supply, service and information technology contracts needed for the good order and function of the agency.
Directs the operations of the DoD Government Purchase Card Program (GPC) streamlining payment procedures and reducing the administrative burden associated with purchasing supplies and services for all organization within the department.
Directs the DoD Procurement Management Review (PMR) reviewing procurement functions performed by Other Defense Agencies and the 4th Estate, providing OSD an objective appraisal of DoD contracting operations across the department.
Directs Systems and Performance Management Division managing requirements and executing the development and modernization of CAS software tools into the DoD wide Procurement Integrated Environment (PIEE).
Directs the operations of the OSD Ability One Contract Management Services Program and Clause Logic Service (CLS).
Directs the Functional Information Resource Management (FIRM) Center, which acts as the sole executor for mass-modifications for the DoD which affect changes to all contracts for the Armed Services, DoD agencies and the Defense Industrial Base(DIB).
Directs the Contract Property Group which oversees over $115 billion in government furnished property.
This position services as the Executive Director, Contracts, for the DCMA, and is the principal advisor to the Agency Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on all aspects of Contract Administration Services (CAS).
Develops long-term planning needs, forecasts, objectives, and priorities to guide the eff orts of the extensive DCMA multi-functional contract management workforce.
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
Security Requirements: Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Sensitive, Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
Designated and/or random drug testing is required. 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.
Mobility Agreement: All newly appointed Career SES members must sign the Reassignment Rights obligations Agreement.
Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SES position.
Senior Executives are required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF 306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background check.
This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
Defense Acquisition Workforce Requirements: This position requires a Professional level in contracting.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.
Eligibility will be based upon a resume clearly showing that the applicant has the technical qualifications, training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps. Additionally, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives.
The recruitment application process for this position is RESUME and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) ONLY.
Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position and it cannot exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than 10-point font.
If you submit a resume that exceeds the 2-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.
A. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ):
MTQs are essential for successful performance in the position. Do NOT submit separate MTQ statements.
Expert knowledge of all aspects of government contracting and the Acquisition Life Cycle for both pre and post award actions (including but not limited to requirements development, budgeting, solicitation, contract award, procurement analysis, contract cost/pricing, contractor business systems, property management, contractor payment, financial analysis and contract closure) and the corresponding government contracting Information Technology (IT) systems and how they work across the department to ensure proper contract execution..
Demonstrated ability to determine organizational needs and formulate plans, policies, and objectives to achieve goals, such as maintaining and providing dedicated expertise in CAS, major program support, delivery of supplies and services, contractor management and modernization of overarching DoD IT systems.
Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant.
B. ExecutiveCoreQualifications(ECQs):
The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential and measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed in a variety of SES positions. Applicants must submit separate narrative statements to address each of the five ECQs below (maximum length of each statement: 1-2 pages). Each statement must fully describe how their experience demonstrates the specific ECQ. Include two relevant specific examples of actual experience, education, and accomplishments that directly demonstrate competencies for each ECQ. Examples should be clear and concise and emphasize the level of responsibilities and scope and complexity of programs managed.
(Exception to ECQ Requirement: Current Career SES members, former Career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to submit narrative ECQ statements.)
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision) ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building) ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility) ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management) ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating)
FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the ECQs: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:
In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives
C. Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) Requirements:
Must have 10 years of acquisition experience in an Acquisition Workforce position-- at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned as a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
Must possess Professional certification in Contracting (or obtain a waiver)
The best-qualified candidates will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation panel of senior level subject matter experts and executives referencing the resume and executive core qualifications.
Additional information
Veteran's preference does not apply to SES positions.
Background Investigation: This position is designated special sensitive as defined in DoD 5200.2-R and therefore requires that a personnel security investigation be adjudicated for security eligibility on a pre-appointment basis. This requirement may take 120 days or longer to process. The incumbent must complete a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and favorable adjudication by a determining authority and be eligible for a Top Secret clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SES position. This must be submitted annually and upon termination of employment.
If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). When you perform a civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting, Professional. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)
DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: CAP: Position is a DoD Critical Acquisition Position & requires DoD Acquisition Contracting, Professional certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years and sign a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. Click here for more details and Resources.
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.
Your application will be evaluated to determine whether basic qualifications requirements are met, and on the extent to which it shows that you possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties based on the scope and quality of total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applications of basically qualified candidates will be evaluated by an executive rating and ranking panel. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. The ECQ statements of the selectee must be certified by the OPM Quality Review Board, unless previously certified.
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.
1) Resume - Your resume should clearly address your qualifications for the position and cannot exceed two pages. In addition, applicants typically provide the following information in their resume:
Vacancy Announcement Number
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening phone numbers
Education information (name, city & state of accredited college/university, type of degree and date received from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education)
Information about your paid and unpaid work experiences related to this position (job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, dates and duration of employment, work schedule and salary)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Statements* (MANDATORY SUBMISSION). A separate narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ, written in the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model.
3) Copy of the Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or DD-3434). Applicants who are current or former Federal employees MUST provide the most recent document that shows their status or reinstatement eligibility and grade and salary. Failure to submit will eliminate applicant from further consideration.
4) Performance Appraisal. Applicants who are current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal (or an explanation of why a performance appraisal cannot be provided). Failure to submit will eliminate applicant from further consideration.
5) Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program MUST provide a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
IMPORTANT: Applicants who fail to submit all required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Incomplete application submissions, including those received without ECQ narrative statements, SF50, or performance appraisal, will result in an 'Incomplete' rating. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation before the closing date of the announcement.
PLEASE REVIEW THE LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:Supporting Documents
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.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/18/2025 to receive consideration.
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH USAJOBS: In order to expedite the review of your application, you must submit a complete online application package to include the Resume (which should clearly demonstrate how you possess the two Mandatory Technical Qualifications) and separate narrative statements addressing all five of the Executive Core Qualifications. To apply online, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
PH0000 DEFENSE CONTRACT MGT - HEADQUARTERS
3901 Adams Ave
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Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1) Resume - Your resume should clearly address your qualifications for the position and cannot exceed two pages. In addition, applicants typically provide the following information in their resume:
Vacancy Announcement Number
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening phone numbers
Education information (name, city & state of accredited college/university, type of degree and date received from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education)
Information about your paid and unpaid work experiences related to this position (job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, dates and duration of employment, work schedule and salary)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Statements* (MANDATORY SUBMISSION). A separate narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ, written in the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model.
3) Copy of the Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or DD-3434). Applicants who are current or former Federal employees MUST provide the most recent document that shows their status or reinstatement eligibility and grade and salary. Failure to submit will eliminate applicant from further consideration.
4) Performance Appraisal. Applicants who are current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal (or an explanation of why a performance appraisal cannot be provided). Failure to submit will eliminate applicant from further consideration.
5) Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program MUST provide a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
IMPORTANT: Applicants who fail to submit all required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Incomplete application submissions, including those received without ECQ narrative statements, SF50, or performance appraisal, will result in an 'Incomplete' rating. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation before the closing date of the announcement.
PLEASE REVIEW THE LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:Supporting Documents
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.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/18/2025 to receive consideration.
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH USAJOBS: In order to expedite the review of your application, you must submit a complete online application package to include the Resume (which should clearly demonstrate how you possess the two Mandatory Technical Qualifications) and separate narrative statements addressing all five of the Executive Core Qualifications. To apply online, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
PH0000 DEFENSE CONTRACT MGT - HEADQUARTERS
3901 Adams Ave
Bldg 10500
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
