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Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will serve as the director of the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP). The mission of CAP is to provide assistive technology (AT) and devices as reasonable accommodations (RA) to support individuals with disabilities and wounded, ill and injured Service members throughout the Department of Defense in accessing information and communication technology. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a senior advisor to the Director of the Defense Support Services Center on all matters related to increasing employment and accommodation services of persons with disabilities and wounded Service members. Maintains an equitable, suitable, and functional Federal work environment commensurate with the disability. Serves as the DoD representative at the senior management level specializing in the area of technology, assistive technology and accommodations for people with disabilities. Sponsors demonstrations of accommodations for people with disabilities. Promotes and publicizes the CAP to the industry that develops accommodations, to the hardware and software standardization community, and to special interest groups. Serves as DoD representative for the DSSC and principal advisor at various senior Federal task force committees, such as the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), on employment, diversity and inclusion. Serves as the Department's principal interface with other Federal Agencies, industry, research and development activities and standards organizations committed to supporting increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Formulates policy, programs, and procedures for worldwide advancement of computer, telecommunications, and other electronic accommodations for individuals within the DoD, who must be given the opportunity to become productive employees given the proper equipment to accomplish their jobs. Develops business plans, establishes performance metrics, and evaluates risk in support of the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act. Reviews, assesses, and reports on the effectiveness of management controls and program performance against program objectives. Oversees the operations and activities of the CAP Technology Evaluation Center (CAPTEC), Pentagon RM, 2D1049. Maintains an inventory of state-of-the-art assistive technology and devices to assist supervisors and employees in selecting the appropriate accommodation solutions for creating an accessible work environment. Evaluates equipment and associated services, conducts needs assessments for disabled employees, and demonstrations for supervisors of employees with disabilities, political appointees and leaders.*Plans and implements the expansion of CAP services to include on-site evaluations of information technology requirements at DoD agencies that participate in the Workforce Recruitment Program for Students with Disabilities and other student internship programs recognized by DoD or OPM. Also provides assistive technology and services to DoD military treatment facilities and schools for exceptional family members. As an expert in the arena of assistive technology, devices and other electronic accommodations, evaluates legislative initiatives and other proposed changes to the law or regulations for their impact on the CAP in the Federal workplace. Specifically, analyzes program's efficiency, effectiveness, and level of contribution toward the accomplishment of hiring and retention goals for persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and wounded Service members. Plans and executes the CAP budgetary program. This includes acquisition management of operational funds and execution of funds for multiple contracts and services. Oversees and validates CAP's credit card program, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Purchase Order Process, and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPRs). Prepares responses to Congressional inquiries and prepares briefings for key federal and DoD officials pertaining to the area of state-of-the-art assistive technology and accommodations for people with disabilities and the advancement of hardware and software for computer, telecommunications and electronic equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Planning and executing a program to include multi-million dollar budget, as well as manage and lead both civilians and contract support. Proficiency operating in leading and managing a team which serves in a customer service role. Serving as a representative at the senior management level interfacing with Senior Executive leaders. Please keep your résumé to a reasonable length. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies 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 ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).