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Executive Director Cost and Pricing Command

PC0000 DEFENSE CONTRACT MGT - COST AND PRICING
Carson, CA Other
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess specialized experience and have developed the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability, and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Candidates must demonstrate the following:

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQs and TQs within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will be disqualified.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

1. Expert knowledge of government contract cost and pricing regulatory guidance and expertise in financial analysis, in-depth analysis of direct and indirect cost and forward pricing issues, proposal analysis, and financial capability assessments.

2. In-depth knowledge of contract administration and business forecasting with extensive experience defending, negotiating, recommending, influencing, or advocating significant and/or controversial issues or positions that determine the acceptability of important cost matters involving major DoW contractors.


EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

ECO 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECO 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECO 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECO 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECO 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition to qualification requirements described above, the DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess the ability to apply 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 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. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the application package.

Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant.

B. Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) Requirements:

  • Must have 10 years of acquisition experience in an Acquisition Workforce position-- at least 4 years of which was performed while assigned as a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP).
  • Must be a member of the Defense Acquisition Corps upon entry into the position.
  • Must possess a Contracting (C) / CON, Professional (Foundational) acquisition certification.


The best-qualified candidates will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation panel of senior level subject matter experts and executives referencing the technical and executive core qualifications.

Salary : $169,997

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