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Summary
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security (USD (I&S)). This position is placed in the Office of the Program Executive Officer (PEO) and reports to the PEO. This is a Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service Tier 1 position.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
01/05/2024 to 01/22/2024
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Salary
$180,359 - $204,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
IE 00
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Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
DCSA-24-12267314-DISES
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Control number
769211500
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
All qualified applicants
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Duties
The NBIS PM position is a DoD acquisition Key Leadership Position in accordance with DoDI 5000.66. NBIS is a major Department of Defense (DoD) Information Technology (IT) acquisition program of record that is charted to engineer, produce, test, and deliver the federal government's integrated IT system for comprehensive personnel vetting and security. The NBIS program is a software acquisition program following the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) that deploys operational system capabilities iteratively. The program is registered in the in the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), and one of the selected DoD programs in the Software and Digital Technology BA-08 pilot initiated in the 2018 NDAA. The program currently has an annual budget of about $300M and an estimated total cost to complete of $900M. NBIS is the federal government's one-stop-shop IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting - from initiation and application to background investigation, adjudication, and continuous vetting. NBIS will be one consolidated system designed to deliver robust data protection, enhance customer experience, and better integrate data across the enterprise. For more information on NBIS, please click here - https://www.dcsa.mil/Systems-Applications/NationalBackground-Investigation-Services-NBIS/.
As the NBIS PM, you will be responsible for the following:
- Provide acquisition system direction in managing cost, schedule and performance for the planning, procurement, development, implementation, deployment, operation, maintenance, and sustainment of NBIS with an annual budget of over $120 million.
- Ensure the integration and organization of all DCSA, DoD and federal government functions required to support an effective program, as well as effective fiscal planning and budget formulation and execution in a fiscally constrained environment.
- Develop NBIS policies, procedures and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout the organization, as well as integrate NBIS programs and services.
- Develop, design, and manage NBIS systems that meet current and future business requirements and that apply, extend, enhance, and/or optimize existing architecture to include operating systems theory, data structures, systems architecture, software engineering and similar functions, and applies new techniques and theories to IT problems/issues that have previously resisted solution or to emerging IT threats.
- Conduct effective communications with senior level stakeholders across DCSA and externally to include DoD, OPM, OMB, other Federal and Industry partners and Congress.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S Citizen.
- Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered.
- This is a Drug Testing designated position.
- Position is a DCIPS Position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C 1601.
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Overtime: DISES are not eligible for overtime
- Tour of Duty: Flexible with Agency policy
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) May be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: OGE-278e, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure, is required.
- Telework Eligibility: This position is Telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
- This position is designated Special Sensitive, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
- The incumbent may be required to accept a change of official duty station in support of the accomplishment of the DCSA mission.
- The incumbent may be subject to a one-year trial period in the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service, unless required trial period has been served.
- The incumbent may be subject to a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
- This position may require occasional Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) and/or local Travel.
- This position is designated as Mission Essential.
- This is a CAP/KLP position. See below for additional information.
Qualifications
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQs are mandatory for all applicants. 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 five ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as "ineligible." Each narrative statement should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Please limit your written statements to no more than 2 pages per ECQ not to exceed a total of 10 pages. Additional information on the ECQs is available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/. Applicants who currently hold or previously held permanent SES or equivalent positions (e.g. DISES, SIS, SNIS) are encouraged to submit updated ECQs, but may submit ECQs previously used in the executive hiring process.
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.
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 2 pages per technical qualification.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading a complex, large-scale, IT acquisition program through the system development life cycle from design through operational support using Agile methodology.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in leading all aspects of business and/or digital transformation, change management, and stakeholder engagement activities in support of a large-scale IT systems modernization efforts.
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.
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 2 pages per technical qualification.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading a complex, large-scale, IT acquisition program through the system development life cycle from design through operational support using Agile methodology.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in leading all aspects of business and/or digital transformation, change management, and stakeholder engagement activities in support of a large-scale IT systems modernization efforts.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
Joint Duty Credit: All DCSA executive level positions require Joint Duty Credit. Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for almost any rotational assignment to another IC component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) that was at least at the GS/GG-11 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, and it occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty credit. Note: Employees without Joint Duty Credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. DCSA seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.
This is a USD (A&S) critical acquisition position (CAP) within the DCSA Acquisition Workforce. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate official, (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management or the Acquisition Executive) or if the employee is grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736(c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference: 10 U.S.C. 1732 and 1737):
Selectee must be an Acquisition Corps (AC) Corps member (or eligible for membership in the DoD AC) at the time of permanent selection for the position and certified in the career field of Program Management IAW DoDI 5000.66, unless a waiver of Corps membership is approved by USD(A&S) or delegated authority.
Incumbent must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement (e.g. DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement)) to remain in the position for at least three years. In signing the agreement, the incumbent does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.
In addition, this is an USD(A&S) Workforce Key Leadership Position (KLP) and must possess qualifications IAW DoDI 5000.66.
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.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents for quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check process.
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.
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.
Required Documents
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume- Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. ECQs- ECQs are mandatory for all applicants (even if previously served as a DISES, SES, or equivalent). Applicants who currently hold or previously held permanent SES or equivalent positions (e.g. DISES, SIS, SNIS) are encouraged to submit updated ECQs, but may submit ECQs previously used in the executive hiring process. Your narrative statement should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the position. Your narratives should be no more than 2 pages per ECQ, not to exceed a total of 10 pages. More information on how to prepare/address ECQs can be found at www.opm.gov/ses.
3. Technical Qualifications- Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification.
4. Joint Duty Credit Information- If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
5. Standard Form (SF) 50- If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
2. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
Agency contact information
DE Applicant Inquires
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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
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. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume- Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.
2. ECQs- ECQs are mandatory for all applicants (even if previously served as a DISES, SES, or equivalent). Applicants who currently hold or previously held permanent SES or equivalent positions (e.g. DISES, SIS, SNIS) are encouraged to submit updated ECQs, but may submit ECQs previously used in the executive hiring process. Your narrative statement should include specific examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the position. Your narratives should be no more than 2 pages per ECQ, not to exceed a total of 10 pages. More information on how to prepare/address ECQs can be found at www.opm.gov/ses.
3. Technical Qualifications- Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification.
4. Joint Duty Credit Information- If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.
5. Standard Form (SF) 50- If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.
DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
2. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To review the status of an application through USAJOBS:
1. Log into your USAJOBS account
2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.
Agency contact information
DE Applicant Inquires
- Address
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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.
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. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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DCSA Mission Statement:
Through vetting, industry engagement, education, and counterintelligence and insider threat support, secure the trustworthiness of the United States Government's
workforce, the integrity of its cleared contractor support, and the uncompromised nature of its technologies, services, and supply chains.
DCSA Vision Statement:
Optimize our performance as the preeminent security organization to protect our nation's critical assets through enterprise risk management, continuous innovation, and excellence in mission performance and customer service.
http://www.dcsa.mil
Agency contact information
DE Applicant Inquires
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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US