Duties

Serves as the Deputy Director for Force Development under general administrative direction of the Director of Force Development, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8. In absence of the Director of Force Development, provides direct oversight of two One Star-led divisions and 200 staff personnel to include military, civilians, and contractors. Direct oversight of the Force Development Front Office consisting of military, civilian and contractor personnel responsible for front office functions including Staff and Congressional actions, TDA support, executive calendars and other office functions. Overall responsibility includes all matters pertaining to planning, programming, budgeting and execution of force development and modernization programs and a full range of associated special studies and analysis activities. Co-leads with the Director of Force Development to establish directorate priorities, procedures and allocates available resources and personnel to achieve optimum results. Develops, recommends, interprets, and applies policies and regulations to foster management improvements in assigned areas. Serves as the senior civilian advisor to the Director of Force Development who relies on incumbent's technical expertise and knowledge on program history, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development procedures and standards, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Congressional budget processes, and past budgetary actions and concerns. Incumbent is the resident expert on all modernization programs and possesses thorough knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBE) and force development processes. As the senior civilian in Force Development Directorate, incumbent is responsible for a broad range of independent and unique duties which involve contact with officials at the highest levels of the Army Staff, Army Secretariat, OSD, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and Congress. Provides leadership and guidance to the Equipping Program Evaluation Group (EE PEG) and 17 Battle Operating System (BOS) divisions. Provides broad guidance to the two One-Star Directors, then reviews progress and results to ensure compliance. Chairs 2 Star PEG reviews and supports 3 Star POM (G-8 led) and 4 Star Co-chair decision reviews with the Commander, Army Futures Command and Army Acquisition Executive. Provides leadership of the documentation process that allows synchronization between EE PEG decisions and the G-3/5/7's Total Army Analysis (TAA) process. Chairs the Transparency General Officer Steering Committee with the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller), and the Reserve Components to oversee the prioritized distribution of equipment across components. In coordination with Army Futures Command, provides strategic and technical guidance for Headquarters, Department of the Army's Strategic Program Analysis and Review forum to review the future Army and set the conditions for informed decisions in the POM and TAA. As a member of the Planning, Programming, Budget Committee, works to ensure that all resource aspects of capability delivery are addressed. Conducts periodic reviews of BOS strategic plans for compliance with Army strategy. Reviews developmental systems' progress to ensure that programs achieve required capability on an acceptable timeline in an affordable manner.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.
You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position.
You must sign a mobility agreement.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
• The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
• Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your Resume (MANDATORY SUBMISSION, NO MORE THAN 5 PAGES): Submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Your resume must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) defined below: 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. 2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in 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: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 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.
  
  It also must contain:

  • Vacancy Announcement number
  • Full name, email, mailing address, day and evening telephone numbers.
  • Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges/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://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
  • Information about paid and nonpaid 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.

  2.Technical Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A separate narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualification. This separate statement may not exceed 1 page (per TQ) using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:
  
  TQ 1: Knowledge of, and experience in, the management of a large, complex, and diverse organization requiring executive level leadership skills.
  
  TQ 2: Demonstrated ability and knowledge in building and defending an integrated and synchronized Program Objective Memorandum (POM) as part of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, which includes formulation, analysis, and oversight to deliver effective outcomes pertaining to force development and equipping portfolios across the requirements, resourcing, and acquisition processes.
  
  3. Performance Assessment (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): Submit ONE of the following: A signed letter of recommendation dated within the last three years that assesses your performance *or* your most recent signed performance appraisal. (Please do not submit any prior appraisals.)
  
  4. Current or former employees MUST provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility. SES Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification (under other).
  
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

  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.

• How to Apply

  *** You MUST apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.***
  
  To receive consideration, applicants must submit application material as specified below. Complete applications must be received in this office by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 03/22/2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not submit additional items such as copies of additional performance appraisals, position descriptions, etc. Such items may be removed and will not be returned. Also, application material cannot be returned.
  
  To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the View Occupational Questionnaire
  
  Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 03/22/2024.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e. Resume, TQs, SF50 if applicable, and Performance Appraisal/Letter of Recommendation, Occupational Questionnaire, and other qualifications as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You must upload your TQs (under other) and any Official Transcripts. If you have an SF50, please submit that as well. Your performance assessment or a Letter of Recommendation will need to be uploaded (under other). All Required documents must be uploaded or your application will be considered incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
  
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  If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  Agency contact information

  Timothy Hardy

  Email

  TIMOTHY.L.HARDY.CIV@ARMY.MIL

  Address

  EN-APF-W6APAA DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR PROGRAMS
  DO NOT MAIL
  Washington, DC 20301
  US

  Next steps

  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based 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. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, or your application is incomplete, your application will receive no further consideration. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.
  
  Once you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) within 30 days of entering this position. Please notify your servicing ethics counselor (part of the legal office) as soon as possible after starting your SES duties so the ethics counselor can assign you a new entrant report in the online Integrity system, (https://integrity.gov/efeds-login/).

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens