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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Deputy Director Acquisition

Scott AFB, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $208K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Deputy Director of Acquisition for the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). This role involves providing executive direction and oversight of acquisition policy and strategy development to support national-level strategic mobility readiness programs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing executive direction requiring unusual managerial competence and expertise in the planning, coordination, control, and direction of contracting and program management functions throughout the Acquisition Directorate

Providing executive level coordination with USTRANSCOM component commands and OSW to resolve distribution and transportation acquisition related program and contracting issues

Maintaining a cognizance of new policies, reforms, and directives issued by higher authorities

Reviewing all critical actions to ensure effective and coordinated action in adherence to policy, coverage of law, adequacy of expression, and proper contractual interpretation

Proposing and establishing internal directives to ensure effective and efficient coordination of work efforts

Responsible for effective and economical management planning and evaluation; determines major functional activities that should be initiated, curtailed, or dropped

Advising all Directors, USTRANSCOM senior leadership, and higher officials of the impact of the changes on all contractual issues

Qualification

Acquisition strategyProgram managementAcquisition regulationsContracting policyLeadership experienceChange managementCommunication skillsTeam leadershipStrategic thinking

Required

An undergraduate degree is desired

A master's or advanced degree is highly desired

U.S. citizenship is required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement

Selected candidate must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978

Position has been designated Special-Sensitive, and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance

The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86

Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment

Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations

Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning

An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period

Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code

Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position

Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s)

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified

All new appointees to the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory ECQs

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

Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades

Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality

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

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that satisfy the technical qualifications

Knowledge of management of large, complex technically oriented federal government acquisitions and sustainment activities, or equivalent commercial business

Experience in program management or contracting and other acquisition functions

Mastery of acquisition regulations and contracting principles

Knowledge of working capital as a funding source for Programs and Contract services

Acquisition workforce training and policy

Knowledge of the acquisition environment specifically addressing leadership in the following: Responding to relevant customer requirements (operational and user), Integrating activities/programs with Department of War or other federal agencies, Partnering with industry and/or academia, Change agent for acquisition reform