Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to: Current DCSA Acquisition and Technology Employees Only

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As a ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CHIEF OF STAFF) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Manages all administrative, operational, financial, and human resources functions for the Acquisition and Technology Management (AT) component, ensuring alignment with Agency strategic goals.
• Serves as a key advisor to the Associate Director, AT, representing their interests and making decisions on their behalf in various forums.
• Leads strategic planning, program development, and implementation to achieve organizational objectives and improve operational efficiency.
• Streamlines internal and external communications, facilitating information flow between stakeholders and directorates.
• Analyzes existing processes, identifies areas for improvement, and implements solutions to enhance productivity and resource utilization.
• Develops, monitors, and executes the component budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position and incumbent is subject to random drug screening.
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized/Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt/Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required/Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• This position requires Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirement.
• Incumbent is required to obtain Advanced - Program Management Certification within (48) months of entering this position and is expected to meet all related certification requirements per DoDI 5000.66.
• Acquisition Workforce members must engage in at least 80 hours of continuous learning every 2 years.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Administrative Officer Series 0341 i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and -program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 11/05/2025

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-14 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Knowledge of working a wide range of enterprise management and support functions, such as, contracting and procurement, financial management, communications, stakeholder engagement, program integration, and Joint Travel Regulations.
• Proficiency in analytical and evaluative techniques to understand, respond to, and solve complex problems of each functional area.
• Experience directing and coordinating a variety of activities concurrently. Practice in interpersonal relationships with subordinates, superiors, and peers.
• Ability to plan, implement, and communicate board, complex, and often controversial programs or changes to existing programs that require coordination with DCSA management internally and externally

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.

2. Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.

3. Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

4. Project Management - Designs, implements and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects, and directs the related resources, personnel and activities.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the SME Resume Panel review.

Application Questionnaire: Applicants must complete a screen out questionnaire as part of the application process. Applicants identified as meeting the basic education requirement and minimum qualifications for the position may move on to the SME Resume Panel review.

EXCEPTED SERVICE PILOT REVIEW: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.