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Position Title
BOMBER AND ISR CAPABILITY PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Agency
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Announcement Number
ST-10969991-21-ARL Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 17, 2020 to Tuesday, January 19, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) employee external to WHS?  You are eligible for this eligibility if you are a:
  • current Department of Defense (e.g., WHS, Air Force, Navy, Marines, DLA, DFAS, DIA, or DoDEA) DCIPS employee; OR,
  • former permanent federal employee who has reappointment eligibility.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2."

NOTE:  If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
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3.
  • Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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    • Position title;
    • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
    • Agency; and,
    • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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4. Are you a current, permanent DoD Civilian employee?  You are eligible for this hiring category and the hiring category of Current Permanent Federal Civilian if you currently work on a permanent competitive service civilian appointment in any of the following Department of Defense (DoD) agencies:
  • U.S. Navy
  • U.S. Army
  • U.S. Marine Corps
  • Department of the Air Force
  • Other Department of Defense Agency (e.g., DLA, DFAS, DISA, DODDS, Defense Commissary, etc.)
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1").

Notes:
*Current Permanent Federal Civilians: You can check your competitive service status by viewing your latest Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50,
Block 34, Position Occupied. If eligible, you will see 1-Competitive Service in this block.
*If you are currently working on a temporary or term appointment, or you are serving on active duty in the U.S. military service in any of the above agencies, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category.
*If you are currently working for a private sector company performing work related to a contract with a federal agency, you are NOT eligible for this hiring category

NOTE:  If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
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5. Are you a current WHS Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) employee?  You are eligible for this eligibility if you are a:
  • current Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services DCIPS employee; OR,
  • former permanent federal employee who has reappointment eligibility.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility, by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2."

NOTE:  If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
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6. You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has permanent change of station (PCS) orders (not for training).
  • Limited to the geographic area as specified in the PCS orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work.
  • Must relocate with the service member to be eligible.
  • Must be currently located in the commuting area to be authorized preference.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable documentation of your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference which includes:

Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)

Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
  • Narrative resume
  • PCS orders
  • Marriage certificate or license
  • SF-50s, if applicable (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.)
  • Documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months), if applicable
  • Signed self-certification checklist
  • Veteran's preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
  • Transcripts, if applicable
Military Spouses without prior Federal work experience:
  • Narrative resume
  • PCS orders
  • Marriage certificate or license
  • Signed self-certification checklist
  • Veterans' preference documentation (e.g. DD 214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
  • Transcripts, if applicable
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7. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.  For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ (limit characters)
8. Are you eligible under this authority for appointment?
• Current or former Land Management Agency employee (i.e. the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture; the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior; the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior; the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior; the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior; or the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior); and
• Who currently are or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies.

Current land management agency appointees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, and
must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.

Former land management agency employees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a total period of more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years,
must have performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s),
must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation, and
must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "0" or "3" AND block 34 must be a"1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your Land Management eligibility for a competitive service appointment AND performance rating showing you have performed at an acceptable level. (limit characters)
9. The Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce.  This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status.  This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants.  Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility. Are you claiming priority consideration under the WHS, PPP Pilot? (limit characters)
10. Are you a veteran whose discharge was under honorable conditions and you AND:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• a preference eligible veteran

If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If currently on active duty and within 120 days of separation, in lieu of a DD-214, submit certification from your military personnel office verifying retirement/separation date and type/character of discharge.

For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/  (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying for the Bomber and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Portfolio Manager, NH-0301-IV with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment. (limit characters)
1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Bomber and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Portfolio Manager, at the pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-14/15) in the Federal Service or equivalent private or public sector. (limit characters)
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.   (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirement?
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3. This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI access. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements? (limit characters)
4. This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
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5. This position may require you to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
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6. This is an acquisition coded position. Selectee must complete required certification Level III in Program Management within 36 months of assignment. The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position. In accordance with Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, the incumbent is required to sign a critical acquisition position service agreement to remain assigned to the position for three years. Are you willing to meet the DAWIA requirements? (limit characters)
7. The employee must file the required financial disclosure statement(s). The employee is required to submit United States Office of Government Ethics Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with 5 Code of Federal Regulations Part 2634, Subpart I and DoD Directive 5500.07, Standards of Conduct. Are you willing to meet this requirement? (limit characters)
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
8. Provides decision quality assessments and recommendations to senior leadership.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Recommendations on tradeoffs among programs within mission portfolios to buy the right things and balance the budget across Services and warfighting domains.
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10. Assesses analytical tools data and products for appropriate acquisition investments, divestments, and trades. (limit characters)
11. Prepares or provides input to congressional inquiries or testimony related to assigned programs and activities. (limit characters)
12. Reviews and evaluates monthly and quarterly status reports on assigned major acquisition programs.
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13. Develops and evaluates acquisition strategies, acquisition program baselines, analyses, risk reduction plans, international cooperation plans, and other applicable documentation for assigned major programs. (limit characters)
14. Independently plans, designs, and carry out projects and/or studies. (limit characters)
15. Leads the oversight of the assigned air platform/weapons portfolio and identifies issues or potential issues, to include development of recommendations to address identified issues. (limit characters)
16. Prepares and reviews correspondence and requests concerning assigned programs and activities (limit characters)
17. Participates in all phases of the planning, programming, and budgeting system.
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18. Conducts management studies directed at improving management practices and overall productivity.
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19. Advises senior leadership on policies and procedures within the agency and their impact on program operations.
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20. Presents briefings to management on assorted topics.
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21. Represents the organization on working committees,boards, task force, boards; or other meetings, conferences, seminars, symposia etc. to represent the organization's views and requirements.
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22. Determines short and long term goals and strategies to achieve the organization mission.
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23. Ensures actions are consistent with overall Agency strategic plans and resource capabilities.
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24. Identifies solutions to management problems of major importance to planning program direction.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
25. INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION:

Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses? (limit characters)
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