- Position Title
- Director Strategic Enabler
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Announcement Number
- OUSDAS-23-11977372-DH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 5, 2023 to Monday, June 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- 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.
3.
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?
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Director, Strategic Enabler, NH-0340-04 position with the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSD (A&S)).
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Director, Strategic Enabler at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position may require you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
3.
This position may require you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Special Sensitive security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
4.
This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
5.
This position requires you to submit a Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450) upon appointment. Are you willing to submit a Financial Disclosure Form annually?
6.
This position requires a Program Management, Level 4 Advanced acquisition certification. You will have 60 months to achieve this certification. Are you willing to obtain this certification if you do not already have it?
7.
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 Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) requires certification in the acquisition functional area of Program Management. Are you willing to sign a Service Agreement?
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Directs and oversees strategic planning processes and ensures alignment of an agency's activities through all relevant guidance and priorities.
9.
Develops strategies and plans in coordination with internal and external partners to support the efforts of a chemical and biological defense program.
10.
Analyzes complex problems, generates and evaluates alternatives, and makes timely and effective recommendations to senior leadership related to a chemical and biological defense program international programs portfolio.
11.
Interprets general guidance from multiple sources, plans and executes strategic programs with key internal and external partners and supports the conduct of efforts that range from science and technology to major system development and production of chemical and biological defense programs.
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Supports key departmental processes with a focus on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process.
13.
Participates in key policy decisions affecting internal operations of a chemical and biological defense program (CBDP) and provides program/policy analysis and coordination.
14.
Establishes new fundamental concepts and criteria and stimulates the development of new policies, methodologies, and techniques.
15.
Integrates and balances competencies integral to a comprehensive chemical and biological defense program (e.g., policy and planning, systems analysis, data management, senior leader engagements engagement).
16.
Plans, organizes, and directs the functions, operations, and staff of a small organization.
17.
Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment.
18.
Applies the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting cost, work, and performance.
19.
Applies a broad range of experience and knowledge involving strategic communication and engagement activities, programs, and policies.
20.
Represents senior leadership on committees, boards, task forces, etc., or at meetings, symposia, etc., relating to a chemical and biological defense program.
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Represents an agency in dealing with other executive agencies or with Congress.
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Prepares, reviews, and approves major reports or policies for internal and external distribution.
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Prepares or provides input to congressional inquiries or testimony related to assigned programs and activities.
24.
Resolves diverse viewpoints/controversial issues.
25.
Presents organizational briefings to convey strategic vision or organizational policies.
26.
Justifies, defends, and/or negotiates matters involving significant controversial issues.
27.
Develops communication strategies and plans for Executive branch policy and legislative initiatives.
28.
Coordinates with working groups and other agencies on administration and legislative initiatives.
29.
Ensures the security of communication services and data, maintaining the communications environment of which it relates.
30.
Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignment, and the capabilities of employees.
31.
Evaluates work performance of subordinates.
32.
Gives advice, counsel, or instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters.
33.
Implements ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work among components and staff.
34.
Leads and manages personnel and programs to perform the full range of technical and administrative managerial/supervisory functions.
35.
Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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?