KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Designated Drug Testing is required.
• You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Security clearance.
• You must provide written narratives on the ECQs & Technical Qualifications.
• Please read this announcement throughly before applying.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic and tactical financial goals and objectives to ensure the economic viability of the agency in both the near and long term with an annual budget of approximately $2 billion.  Independently develops recommendations for budget and personnel allocations and makes distribution based on DoDEA's organizational structure, workforce requirements, customer requirements, and ensuring DoDEA is in compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Provides executive leadership to the Comptroller, Procurement, Information Management and Technology, Safety and Security, and Logistics Management Programs.  Establishes and implements systems for monitoring, overseeing, and ensuring services and effectiveness, both individually and in the aggregate; directs corrective action, where appropriate, and reports on progress, problems, issues, and concerns, with plans for improvement.  Establishes and leads teams to study, revise, design, test, and where indicated,  implement policies, systems, and procedures to enhance service quality, timeliness, or cost efficiency.
• Develops and oversees the agency's annual performance plan.  Annual Statement of Assurance, Internal Risk Management Program, Manpower Management System, and the DoDEA central accounting system.  Administers the agency's management systems in accordance with mission and operational requirements and analyzes data to make recommendations for agency-wide decisions and policy.
• Establishes and implements systems to facilitate open, positive, and productive communications among and between service providers, customers, senior managers and other stakeholders (e.g., school and military community officials and other groups).  Develops strategies to extend quality education to dependent children in DoD. 
• Responsible for the management of the DoDEA tuition collection program and reimbursements from other departments with the Executive Branch.  Supports the Senior Program and Budget Advisory Committee strategic planning processes with insights on resource implications and efficiencies, future workload, and customer priorities.
• Provides oversight on all matters concerning the safety and security of DoDEA personnel, students and visitors; and all physical and personal security, and antiterrorism concerns involving DoDEA operations, personnel, students, visitors, and facilities or material resources.
• Oversight of the Logistics program which is responsible for directing the development, analysis and implementation of policies, programs, and procedures for all logistics functions including, but not necessarily limited to: supply, student transportation, student meals, school construction, safety, security, sustainment, restoration and modernization of facilities, maintenance of equipment, inter-service support and shipment and distribution of assets.  Based on the results of the analyses, prepares policy proposals and related instructions to improve the provision of support to the schools; and develops or adopts new systems to improve the visibility and knowledge concerning existing programs. Prepares recommendations concerning annual construction programs and maintains contact with area offices concerning needs and priorities.  Calculates asset and service requirements, identifies sources and determines the means to provide logistics support.  Develops criteria for facilities, supplies, and transportation needs, including the review of the adequacy of facilities, and prepares recommendations for appropriate corrective action.  Develops and coordinates supply requisitioning schedules.
• This position oversees the DoDEA Information Technology Division in the development and safeguarding of DoDEA's information resources and technology policies.  This includes the development of policies and procedures that affect the overall operations of DoDEA.  Leadership and oversight of DoDEA's Information Assurance/Security activities.  Oversees the planning and development implementation and evaluation of DoDEA's unique management need for corporate information systems.  Monitors the design, installation and maintenance of worldwide and local area networks.  Provides leadership in the execution of the IT division budget to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  Supervisory responsibility for the monitoring and evaluating the performance of information resource investments through capital planning and investment control processes.  Oversees DoDEA's compliance with or implementation of Federal and DoD IT regulations as they pertain to the acquisition of IT resources to include software, hardware, and service contracts.
• The incumbent has oversight for the DoDEA procurement program with over 3,500 procurement actions valued at approximately $150 million annually.  The incumbent ensures that resources required for the achievement of the goals and objectives of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan are procured, that the procurement function uses effective and efficient methods in acquiring supplies, equipment and services, and that the procurement of these resources are in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, agency regulations, and related guidelines.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.'  Additional information on the ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.  Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your action. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per ECQ, not-to-exceed 10 pages total.

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

In addition, DoD requires the Enterprise Perspective: 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 diver work experiences.  A separate narrative statement is not required for the "Enterprise Perspective".  This information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications).

 

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately.  Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification.

1.  Comprehensive knowledge of programming, planning, and budget and execution systems at the highest levels for a large and globally dispersed jurisdiction, which includes managing the effect of multiple foreign currencies fluctuations.

2.  Demonstrated ability to develop, integrate, and execute financial management policies, programs, and processes for the effective and efficient control of approximately 2 billion dollars annually for a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade school system.

3.  In-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional processes and ability to lead, supervise, and provide management oversight in areas of logistics (to include military construction), procurement, safety and security, information management and technology, and financial management to establish and implement successful policies, processes and procedures that are critical to the mission of the organization. 

4.  Ability to resolve complex policy issues at a senior level and to communicate strategic plans, financial management plans, goals and achievement to Congress, Office of Management and Budget, as well as other cabinet-level agencies/offices and other federal agencies.

 Education Requirement:  This position does not have an education requirement.

 

Other Requirements:

•All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.

•Submit application (i.e. resume, separate ECQ and Mandatory Technical Qualification narratives) online by 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time on Friday, November 02, 2012.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Resource Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by an OPM QRB before appointment can occur.

There are a variety of benefits available to Federal Government employees.  You will find specific information pertaining to those benefits at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.e161.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (SF-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs OR  faxed to 1-478-757-3144 using the mandatory 1230FX cover sheet prior to the closing date of this vacancy announcement.  Please refer back to the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. Hand carried, mailed or emailed applications or additional supporting documents for this position will not be considered.
• You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in a SES position.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses may be authorized for this position.
• Veterans Preference does not apply to SES positions.

You must apply on-line.  All applications must be submitted through USAJobs.

TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH USAJOBS:  In order to expedite the review of your application, you must submit a complete online application package to include the resume and vacancy questions.  To apply online, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement.  Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Please be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.

Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e. a resume, narratives addressing the mandatory ECQs and technical qualifications)  WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

If you are a current career member of the SES, or are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have completed an SES Candidate Development Program and obtained Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board certification, you can apply to be considered competitively and/or non competitively.  To be considered competitively, you must submit a copy of your Standard Form 50, resume, written statements addressing the ECQs, technical qualifications, and other qualifications as applicable.  To be considered non competitively, you must submit your resume, written statements addressing the technical qualifications, and other qualifications, as applicable, but need not submit written statements addressing the ECQs.

In addition to your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications and  the Technical Qualification(s), submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications.  Applicants typically provide the following information:

Vacancy Announcement number - SES-755906-TO

Full name, email and mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers

Education information including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received.  Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website:  http://www.edu.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Copy of Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) (This document applies to current or previous federal employees ONLY): Current and former Career SES members must provide a SF-50 showing their status of reinstatement eligibility.  Candidates who have successfully completed an Official of Personnel Management approved SES Career Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.

Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.

Information about honors, awards and special accomplishments.

 

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates, performance appraisals and recommendation letters will not be considered. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To return to a previously Saved or incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.

Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this mandatory cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usacover.pdf using the following 755906.

Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Assessment Questions, and;

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf  and;

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for you fax transmission. The complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on Friday, November 02, 2012.

If you cannot complete the application process using one of options identified in the "How to Apply" section, please contact our office for alternate application procedures.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  We will evaluate each applicant who meets the best qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants.  After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.  A final job offer for this position is typically made within 90 days after the deadline for applications.