Strategic Initiatives Specialist
- Location:
- Virginia, Fort Belvoir
- Requires Relocation:
- Yes
- Start Date:
- 12/12/2024
- End Date:
- 26/12/2024
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees - Competitive service Veterans Military spouses
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Occasional travel
About Defense Contract Audit Agency
Are you looking for an inclusive and employee-friendly work environment, challenging assignments, specialized training and generous benefits? At DCAA you’ll find all this in a progressive organization dedicated to continuous improvement. DCAA is ranked in the top third of the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.” Join the elite cadre of professionals who have made DCAA their employer of choice. You will be providing a unique service to your country and making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere!
Job summary
Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
Major duties
Serves as a principal staff advisor to the Director and Deputy Director, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Responsible for synchronization of operational activities and issues across the Senior Leadership Team as well as providing high-level studies, projects, advice, and support involving critical and time sensitive matters. Oversees the proper implementation of laws and DOD policies governing general administrative operations. Develops and updates communications and products consistent with the DCAA Strategic Plan which sets priorities to enable and support the Agency's mission. Provides expert advice and assistance in the integration of Agency goals and performance metrics, examining the relationship of one or more programs or initiatives on key measures of cost performance and budgetary constraints.
Qualification
You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: Providing leadership and managerial expertise to senior leaders regarding DoD Operations, and high-level project on critical and time sensitive matters; providing advisory expertise to senior leaders on comprehensive knowledge of DoD and private sector management concepts; and experience in strategy and synchronizing diverse operational activities. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.
Evaluations
Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. Competencies: Administration and Management Leadership Planning and Evaluating Program/Project Management Strategic Thinking Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil