Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Responsibilities Receives general supervision from the Director, Security Assistance Management Directorate who provides broad program and policy guidance and enunciates objectives. Responsible for management, coordination, planning and execution of directorate operations in support of the command Security Assistance (SA) programs to include Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Directs and controls activities of professional and technical personnel and exercises supervisory personnel over the subordinate offices and weapon system divisions. Delegates responsibility and authority to key personnel and ensures that director's programs are executed within budget and are on schedule. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Ensures Security Assistance programs and Foreign Military Sales cases are prepared and executed within budget and on schedule. Manage projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Provide senior management support and guidance to program and product managers in the acquisition process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications About the Position: This Position is located at Head Quarters (HQ) Communications Electronics Command Integrated Support Center Security Assistance Management Directorate. Position will serve as a Branch Chief within the Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD). The pay band NH-04 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14/15. Other initiatives under the Acquisition Demonstration Project include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process and expanded developmental opportunities. This position has a control point of GS-14 step 10 ($181,216). Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 pay band (GS-12/13 grade level equivalent) in the Federal service which includes 1) Executing processes, policies, and procedures of Foreign Military Sales (FMS); 2) Knowledge of the procurement process, policies, and procedures 3) Knowledge of budgeting policy and procedures; 4) Demonstrated ability leading, planning, and assessing the work of teams in carrying out assigned technical or administrative responsibilities. Applicants to this announcement referred for consideration to selecting officials, may be asked to complete pre-employment assessments. The assessments will supplement the interview process, with the results being one data element among several used to evaluate a candidate's technical skills, supervisory abilities, and position fit. Candidates will be notified with separate instructions should they be required to complete the assessments. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Acquisition Strategy Leadership Oral Communication Project Management Supply Support The pay band NH-04 includes the General Schedule grade equivalent to GS-14 and 15. This position has a control point of GS-14 step 10 ($181,216). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information 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. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 17 - Life Cycle Logistics position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. Recruitment / Relocation / Retention Incentive will not be authorized. Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) will not be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual will not be authorized. Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Must be a member of an Acquisition Corps at the time of appointment or eligible for a waiver. This position requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.