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Office of the Secretary of Defense Program Analyst in Alexandria County, Virginia
Summary Assistant Secretary of Defense, Industrial Base Policy (OUSD(A&S)/IBP) is responsible for analyzing the capabilities, overall health and policies concerning the industrial base on which the Department relies for current and future warfighting capabilities and requirements. IBP leads the Department's insight and oversight of the industrial base in order to facilitate readiness, competitiveness, innovation, and financial stability. Responsibilities This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) 5515-538; Subtitle A-Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States; Sec 1717.(a).(4).(b). Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent will work to address key gaps to strengthen economic security, conduct due diligence analysis, participate in senior level engagements, and serve on OSD/DoD, and/or inter-agency working groups supporting potential enhancements to the processes, by which the DoD conducts national security reviews of foreign investments. The incumbent identifies and resolves highly complex problems that cross organizational boundaries by advancing solutions and methodologies. Resolution of problems requires mastery of the field to develop new hypotheses or fundamental new concepts. The incumbent assesses and provides strategic direction for resolution of mission critical problems, policies and procedures. Initiates actions at a senior level to resolve organizational issues by defining, integrating, and implementing strategic direction for vital programs with long-term impact on large numbers of people. Works with management to establish new fundamental concepts and criteria and simulate the development of new policies, methodologies and techniques. Converts strategic goals into programs or policies. Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality. Completed work meets objectives. Flexibility, adaptability, and decisiveness exercised appropriately. Defines, establishes, and directs organizational focus (on challenging and highly complex projects/programs). The incumbent will coordinate effectively and regularly with other IBP elements to establish and maintain a full understanding of processes and procedures. Identify and implement any opportunities for integration and collaboration. Participate on high-level teams, and is sought out for consultation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the NH-04 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: Performs a wide range of complex inspection, investigation, enforcement, and/or compliance principles, concepts, and practices; criminal and case law precedents; administrative and legal procedures; requirements of various legal jurisdictions; and a broad range of advanced research methodologies. Analyzes data from a variety of sources, considering the impact, interrelationships, and complex patterns, confirms the accuracy, authenticity of information, resolves issues of contradictory, missing, or inconclusive data and/or resolves unusually complex jurisdictional issues through extensive coordination efforts. Identify, develop, and resolve complex issues and to serve in a developmental capacity as a team leader. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/ Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.