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This position is that of the Executive Director (ED) for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific located in San Diego, California. The ED provides executive direction requiring a high degree of managerial and technical competency in the planning, conduct, execution, and coordination of broad, frequently large-scale, critical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) and engineering activities focused on advancing the Navy's technological base in command, control, communication, computer, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (C4ISR), cyber, space and the integration of those systems which overarch multi-platforms. Responsibility covers the full spectrum from basic and applied research through installation and in-service engineering.

This position is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the following occupational series: 0801 (General Engineer); 1301 (Physical Science); or 1550 (Computer Science)

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Open & closing dates

03/08/2017 to 04/07/2017
Salary

$124,406 - $187,000 per year
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Point Loma Complex, San Diego, CA 1 vacancy
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes— Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations, command policy and available command funding.
Appointment type

Permanent - Senior Executive Service (SES)
Work schedule

Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)

0801 General Engineering

1301 General Physical Science

1550 Computer Science
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information
Announcement number

NW7XXXX-00-1924671PB616032S
Control number

465433300

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Accountable for technical program planning and execution, oversees the technical direction of diverse research and development programs, systems engineering, and integration in areas such as C4ISR, cyber, space, ocean surveillance systems, and basic and applied research in the science and technology applicable to these systems.
Develop overall policy and direct the broad planning of the total technical program and is responsible for all Center planning, including strategic, investment, business, and information resources management.
Responsible for the direction of large-scale development and integration programs that advance and introduce new technology to operational users in several areas of technology key to National defense.
Lead collaboration across the Naval Research and Development establishment to optimize National work alignment.
Direct Center business operations and develop and execute long-term business and investment plans.

Who May Apply

This job is open to…

All groups of qualified individuals - Actual salary may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.

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Conditions of Employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. www.sss.gov
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
See special requirements section for additional requirements.

Special Requirements:

Selected candidate will be subject to a two-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has been served. Selectee may also be subject to a records review prior to being appointed to this position.

In accordance with Executive Order 12564, applicants selected are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.

Selectee must be able to obtain an interim and/or final (e.g., confidential/secret/top secret, etc.) security clearance prior to entrance on duty AND must be able to maintain the required level of clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Selectee will be required to complete and submit an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.

All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with DoD Directive 1403.03.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

This position is designated a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) and is subject to the following quality ranking factors per the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and Department of Defense (DoD) regulations. An applicant must:

1. Be a member of the Acquisition Corps (AC) prior to placement in the position, become a member, or obtain a position assignment waiver from the DACM prior to placement in the position;

2. Meet the Level III Career Field mandatory certification requirements within 24 months after assignment to the position;

3. Have 10 years of acquisition experience, 4 of which were in a critical acquisition position; and

4. Execute a CAP Service Agreement prior to assignment to the position.

This position is in the Engineering career field.

Ensure proof of membership in the Acquisition Corps is attached to your application.

Additional information regarding the Defense Acquisition Workforce requirements can be found at DACM On-Line: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Pages/CareerManagement.aspx

Qualifications

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The applicant is to provide a separate narrative statement to each of the following technical qualifications which describes fully, but concisely, how his/her experience supports each of the following qualifications. Each technical qualification narrative should not exceed 2 pages. Failure to address these specific qualifications in a separate narrative statement will eliminate you from consideration.

1. Experience in a research and development environment in a C4ISR-type domain.
2. Knowledge of a shipboard installation environment and in-service support in a C4ISR-type domain.
3. Ability to manage a large government civilian workforce in a research and/or development environment.
4. Experience managing in a Naval Working Capital Fund-type environment including balancing overhead expenses with revenue, workload balancing, project/program management, customer interface, and product delivery.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service, and are in addition to the specific technical factors listed above. To assess the executive experience of each candidate, applicants who are applying for their initial career appointment in the SES must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to exercising leadership in each of the five competencies. Current or former SES Career employees are not required to address the ECQs (SES Career employees include only those appointed under Title 5 U.S.C. 3393). A concise executive summary must show where and when the qualifications were obtained, the organizational setting in which the experience was acquired, (e.g. organizational size, level, and assigned fiscal resources), and a narrative discussion of the qualifications. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.

1. Leading Change: 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.

2. Leading People: 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.

3. Results Driven: 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.

4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

5. Building Coalitions: 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.

These ECQs must be addressed in a separate narrative statement. Specific instructions for preparing your statement and definitions of these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp

The Office of Personnel Management has identified the following basic educational requirements for this position:

Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher engineering degree from an accredited college or university. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by (ABET) as a professional engineering program; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. -OR- Combination a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (I) Professional Registration or Licensure: Current registration as a an Engineering Intern (EI), Engineering in Training (EIT) or Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of qualifying under this standard, those applicants who achieved such registration by means other than written test (e.g. State grandfather or eminence provisions) are eligible only for position that are within or closely related to the specialty field of their registration; or (II) Written Test: Successfully passed the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) examination), or any other written test required for professional registration, which is administered by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico; or (III) Specified academic courses: Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences that included the courses specified in the basic requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward meeting the requirements of a professional engineering program as described in response A or (IV) Related curriculum: Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field , e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least one year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Ordinarily there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience, e.g., in interdisciplinary positions. (Note: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience. This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.)

-OR-
Successful completion of a degree in physical science, or the equivalent, that includes at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; or a combination of education and experience demonstrated by courses equivalent to a major in physical science (including at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science), plus appropriate experience or additional education. .
-OR-
Successful completion of a degree in computer science or degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of my 30 semester hours were in a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

Education

Additional qualification information about the Basic Education Requirement can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/GS-PROF.asp And OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs): 0800-Professional Engineering Series, 1301-Physical Science Series, and 1550-Computer Science Series.

This position has positive education requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Male applicants born after Dec. 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service law (see http://www.sss.gov/).

Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.

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.

The Department of the Navy 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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Federal annuitant information:
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

Filling of this position is not subject to the provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program (PPP).

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, a 401K-type retirement plan and an Employee Assistance Program. More information can be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of their experience, training, and/or education indicated on their resume and responses to the technical and executive qualifications listed above. Resumes will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, a 401K-type retirement plan and an Employee Assistance Program. More information can be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

1. Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional): You must submit a resume, the format is at the discretion of the applicant. Your resume should also include the following:

· Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers (Do not include your SSN or personal photo on your resume)

· Country of citizenship

· Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/

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

· You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. A completed Assessment Questionnaire (part of the online application).

3. A separate narrative statement to each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications listed above. In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation, as outlined in the How to Apply section of this announcement.

4. Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).

5. Current or former SES Career employees, appointed under Title 5 U.S.C. 3393, must include a copy of their SF50 that indicates their SES Career appointment under Title 5 (Failure to submit will eliminate you from further consideration).

6. Current or former Federal employee must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. DOD employees can access their SF-50 at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/workforce/Pages/NADP/Employees/DCPDS.aspx

7. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts or an appropriate course listing. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.

*You are highly encouraged to upload/save all your documents in your USAJOBS resume builder account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login . You only have to upload/save documents once and you can to apply to jobs quickly at the click of a button.

*For instructions on how to upload/save documents please review this link: https://www.opm.gov/faq/USAJOBS/How-do-I-submit-uploaded-documentsWhether-an-agency-accepts-uploaded.ashx

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

- Complete Resume.

- Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire

- Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.

Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, April 07, 2017. Applications received after Friday, April 07, 2017 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. You'll be directed to the Details page in Application Manager that will display the status of your application, documentation received and processed, and any correspondence related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process so please plan appropriately.

***You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.***

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Application_Info_How_to_Apply_via_Fax.pdf

Note: Faxing an application package (eg. 1203-FX) will not allow you to review and track the status of your application unless you have completed the application process in USAJOBS.

This Vacancy ID is 1924671

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

**It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. **

Agency contact information

Jennifer M. Schiller

Phone: (360)315-8094
TDD: 858-577-5723
Email: JENNIFER.SCHILLER@NAVY.MIL
Address: 66001 SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific
53560 Hull Street
San Diego, CA 92152-5001

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