Deputy Director for Acquisition

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide executive direction in managing all SOF acquisition programs with responsibility to the
Under Secretary of Defense for AT&L on any ACAT-I programs directly managed by USSOCOM.

Requirements:

Under the new process, at the initial application stage for Senior Executive Service (SES) positions, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages, streamlining the process to align with private industry practices. However, candidates who are identified for potential selection will later undergo a structured interview assessment with OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB). This interview, based on the new Executive Core Qualifications, will replace the previous narrative essay requirement at this subsequent stage of the hiring process.

Qualification Requirements: Your 2-page resume must demonstrate the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments to the qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. At this time, only a resume (capped at 2 pages) is required. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and MTQs through resume review, assessments, and/or interview later.

A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education Requirement: An Advanced Degree in an appropriate technical/business field or equivalent is highly desired.

2. Certification Requirements:

a. This position requires Level Ill APDP Certification in Program Management , substantial and demonstrated experience in the management of a large, complex, technically and industrially oriented activity, and previous large system Acquisition and international program experience.

b. This is a Critical Acquisition Position . Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Component official (i.e. the Director of Acquisition Career Management for the Component, the Service Acquisition Executive, or the Service Secretary), or the employee is "grandfathered" under 10 U.S.C. 1736 c(I), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 USC 1733 and 1737);(I) Selectee must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment,(2) Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in this position for at least three years. In signing such an agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.


B. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

1. Expert knowledge of all phases of acquisition and procurement, and all pertinent legislation; must possess the ability to develop or adapt policy as warranted.

2. Broad and diverse senior-level knowledge of the technology associated with the development and production of SOF-peculiar systems and equipment, and a working knowledge of the DoD Planning Programming and Budget process.

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required--this information should be embedded within the resume .

Note : If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES.