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$171,603 - $207,500
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Macdill AFB, FL (On-Site/Office)
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Serves as a recognized authority in the discovery, implementation, management, and transition of S&T and intelligence-related projects, technical experimentation, and demonstrations including technology, R&D, operations, analyses, and procurement. Advises and oversees efforts to seek out innovative, viable solutions to provide new or improved capabilities for SOF, accomplished through scouting, technology roadmap development, and red teaming efforts. Serves as the primary advisor to SOF AT&L and it's $6B portfolio for evaluating new technologies and strategies, resource planning, science and technology and intelligence-related objectives. Incumbent advises on authoritative policy, acquisition, and programmatic evaluations for USSOCOM and DoD. Conducts independent research and studies into current project acquisition strategies and support methodologies for intelligence and combat support processes as well as operational requirements.
Builds consensus within DoD and other Government organizations in the development of collaborative proposals for S&T projects, identifying creative approaches to maximize project options for the SOF operators. Oversees the preparation of budget submissions on R&D, applied technology, procurement, and operational support programs, and recommends adjustments and synchronization efforts as necessary. Provides advice and guidance to senior USSOCOM leadership, DoD, other Combatant Commanders, Services, and other Government agencies related to discovery, enabling, development, and transition of science and technology and intelligence-related concepts enabling program managers to develop more effective and responsible systems to support the SOF warfighters.
Provides direction and oversight for the SOF AT&L- technology capability processes that integrates component commands, TSOCs, PEOs, headquarters directorate representatives. Coordinates with invited subject matter experts that addresses command modernization priorities providing collaborative venues for stakeholders to express priorities, monitor S&T project progress, and work closely with the SOF user community and PEOs to facilitate transition of technologies. This process enables the SOCOM enterprise stakeholders to understand technology gaps, document and prioritize gaps and evaluate industry broad agency announcement (BAA) proposals and recommend final candidates for investment. A small sub element of this stakeholder group oversees the biomedical BAA to focus robust efforts in the medical R&D area to discover new life-saving technologies that can benefit our SOF operators at the point of injury, often in remote, denied areas.
Oversees the SOCOM's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs that support the full spectrum of the directorate's high priority commodity areas. The SBIR/STTR programs stimulate technology innovation in small businesses, awarding contracts to discover, develop and rapidly insert new capabilities to solve SOF needs. Manages/oversees several Command Experimentation events and demonstrations throughout the year to rapidly assess technology maturity based on SOCOM modernization priorities providing early technical feedback to developers. These events are held at various installations; is based upon operational themes that capture broad technology areas of interest and are open to DoD and other government agencies with similar technology needs at SOCOM. These demonstrations showcase SOF-related technologies, assess military utility and help develop complementary concepts of operations. The demonstrations often leverage resources from different sponsors and serve to accelerate technology insertions into acquisition programs. SOF AT&L- S&T supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)sponsored prototype development programs, coordinating and prioritizing the Command's inputs across the enterprise.
Interacts with officials at high levels of the U.S. Government, Congress, DoD, industry, and foreign governments. Works closely with congressional leaders, the Office of Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretaries of the Services, the USSOCOM commanders, other Combatant commanders, the component acquisition executives for each of the Services, national labs, other government agencies, and global partners. Contacts and meets frequently with the highest-level officials of civilian industry. Represents USSOCOM at higher levels within the organization and with contractor organizations. Participates in key multi-service, interagency, and industry conferences and symposia. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships. Delivers presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians, with using and supporting commands, with DoD/MILDEPs/Agencies, and with executives of corporations.
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Conditions of employment
Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages) . Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).
A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have one year (1) specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-14/GG-14/Pay Band 4/5) or equivalent or specialized experience obtained in the private sector related to the duties of this DISL position.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ1. Demonstrated broad and diverse knowledge of developing, implementing, and executing advanced technology efforts and/or acquisition programs, preferably related to discovery, enabling, and transition of S&T concepts into SOF-peculiar related systems and a working knowledge of the DoD planning, programming, and budget process.
TQ2. Demonstrated experience in organizational administration, and coordination and interaction of activities with a wide variety of federal and private organizations, nationally and internationally.
Certification Requirements: This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). 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), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C. 1731 and 1737):
1. Ten (10) years acquisition experience in an AWF position, at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned to a CAP.
2. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
3. Selectee must meet Advanced level certification requirements in Program Management or must be able to meet Advanced certification within 48 months of assignment.
4. Selectee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe (80 hours of continuing learning (CL) every 2 years (with a goal of engaging in 40 hours annually)).
C. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENT : Joint IC Duty certification is a prerequisite for appointment to senior executive, senior professional, and DCIPS positions classified above GG grade 15.
NOTE: Applicants without Joint Duty Credit are still highly encouraged to apply for the position and this requirement can be waived. Candidates for this position will be reviewed for receipt of joint duty credit. You must provide evidence of having obtained joint duty credit by submitting a previously approved Joint Duty Claim Form(s) or by requesting approval of a joint duty claim by submitting the Joint Duty Claim Form with supporting documentation. Your claim will be reviewed, approved/disapproved and returned to you. Information, to include forms and instructions on joint duty can be found on the JDA website by clicking the link below. JDA Website and from: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/careers/joint-duty .
Education
A master's degree in business management and/or scientific/professional field is highly desired for this position.
Additional information
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 must demonstrate an 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. This information should be embedded within the resume.
Tiering: The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department.
Salary: $171,603.00 - $207,500.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses.
Area of Consideration: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.
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. Click here for more information.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
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Serves as a recognized authority in the discovery, implementation, management, and transition of S&T and intelligence-related projects, technical experimentation, and demonstrations including technology, R&D, operations, analyses, and procurement. Advises and oversees efforts to seek out innovative, viable solutions to provide new or improved capabilities for SOF, accomplished through scouting, technology roadmap development, and red teaming efforts. Serves as the primary advisor to SOF AT&L and it's $6B portfolio for evaluating new technologies and strategies, resource planning, science and technology and intelligence-related objectives. Incumbent advises on authoritative policy, acquisition, and programmatic evaluations for USSOCOM and DoD. Conducts independent research and studies into current project acquisition strategies and support methodologies for intelligence and combat support processes as well as operational requirements.
Builds consensus within DoD and other Government organizations in the development of collaborative proposals for S&T projects, identifying creative approaches to maximize project options for the SOF operators. Oversees the preparation of budget submissions on R&D, applied technology, procurement, and operational support programs, and recommends adjustments and synchronization efforts as necessary. Provides advice and guidance to senior USSOCOM leadership, DoD, other Combatant Commanders, Services, and other Government agencies related to discovery, enabling, development, and transition of science and technology and intelligence-related concepts enabling program managers to develop more effective and responsible systems to support the SOF warfighters.
Provides direction and oversight for the SOF AT&L- technology capability processes that integrates component commands, TSOCs, PEOs, headquarters directorate representatives. Coordinates with invited subject matter experts that addresses command modernization priorities providing collaborative venues for stakeholders to express priorities, monitor S&T project progress, and work closely with the SOF user community and PEOs to facilitate transition of technologies. This process enables the SOCOM enterprise stakeholders to understand technology gaps, document and prioritize gaps and evaluate industry broad agency announcement (BAA) proposals and recommend final candidates for investment. A small sub element of this stakeholder group oversees the biomedical BAA to focus robust efforts in the medical R&D area to discover new life-saving technologies that can benefit our SOF operators at the point of injury, often in remote, denied areas.
Oversees the SOCOM's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs that support the full spectrum of the directorate's high priority commodity areas. The SBIR/STTR programs stimulate technology innovation in small businesses, awarding contracts to discover, develop and rapidly insert new capabilities to solve SOF needs. Manages/oversees several Command Experimentation events and demonstrations throughout the year to rapidly assess technology maturity based on SOCOM modernization priorities providing early technical feedback to developers. These events are held at various installations; is based upon operational themes that capture broad technology areas of interest and are open to DoD and other government agencies with similar technology needs at SOCOM. These demonstrations showcase SOF-related technologies, assess military utility and help develop complementary concepts of operations. The demonstrations often leverage resources from different sponsors and serve to accelerate technology insertions into acquisition programs. SOF AT&L- S&T supports the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)sponsored prototype development programs, coordinating and prioritizing the Command's inputs across the enterprise.
Interacts with officials at high levels of the U.S. Government, Congress, DoD, industry, and foreign governments. Works closely with congressional leaders, the Office of Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretaries of the Services, the USSOCOM commanders, other Combatant commanders, the component acquisition executives for each of the Services, national labs, other government agencies, and global partners. Contacts and meets frequently with the highest-level officials of civilian industry. Represents USSOCOM at higher levels within the organization and with contractor organizations. Participates in key multi-service, interagency, and industry conferences and symposia. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships. Delivers presentations on program status, accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians, with using and supporting commands, with DoD/MILDEPs/Agencies, and with executives of corporations.
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Conditions of employment
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
- Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.
- Selected candidate must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
- Position has been designated Special-Sensitive, and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
- The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
- Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
- Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
- Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual's initial DISL career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
- Veterans' preference is applicable to Air Force Senior Level (DISL) positions.
Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume (not to exceed 2 pages) . Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).
A. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have one year (1) specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-14/GG-14/Pay Band 4/5) or equivalent or specialized experience obtained in the private sector related to the duties of this DISL position.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ1. Demonstrated broad and diverse knowledge of developing, implementing, and executing advanced technology efforts and/or acquisition programs, preferably related to discovery, enabling, and transition of S&T concepts into SOF-peculiar related systems and a working knowledge of the DoD planning, programming, and budget process.
TQ2. Demonstrated experience in organizational administration, and coordination and interaction of activities with a wide variety of federal and private organizations, nationally and internationally.
Certification Requirements: This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). 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), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference 10 U.S.C. 1731 and 1737):
1. Ten (10) years acquisition experience in an AWF position, at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned to a CAP.
2. Selectee must execute, as a condition of employment, a written agreement to remain in federal service in this position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
3. Selectee must meet Advanced level certification requirements in Program Management or must be able to meet Advanced certification within 48 months of assignment.
4. Selectee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe (80 hours of continuing learning (CL) every 2 years (with a goal of engaging in 40 hours annually)).
C. JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENT : Joint IC Duty certification is a prerequisite for appointment to senior executive, senior professional, and DCIPS positions classified above GG grade 15.
NOTE: Applicants without Joint Duty Credit are still highly encouraged to apply for the position and this requirement can be waived. Candidates for this position will be reviewed for receipt of joint duty credit. You must provide evidence of having obtained joint duty credit by submitting a previously approved Joint Duty Claim Form(s) or by requesting approval of a joint duty claim by submitting the Joint Duty Claim Form with supporting documentation. Your claim will be reviewed, approved/disapproved and returned to you. Information, to include forms and instructions on joint duty can be found on the JDA website by clicking the link below. JDA Website and from: https://www.dni.gov/index.php/careers/joint-duty .
Education
A master's degree in business management and/or scientific/professional field is highly desired for this position.
Additional information
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 must demonstrate an 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. This information should be embedded within the resume.
Tiering: The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department.
Salary: $171,603.00 - $207,500.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 1) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses.
Area of Consideration: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.
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. Click here for more information.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties, click here .
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