Duties
As the Director, Force Readiness and Response (FRR)/ Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO) the incumbent provides advice to senior leaders, oversight of a staff of senior professionals. Examples of major functions performed include:
- Serves as the subject matter expert and primary advisor on SAPR efforts. This includes policy formulation, oversight, management and integration of all established goals across the DoW. These programs are extremely complex and require expert knowledge of the full range of laws, policies, and programs necessary to prevent sexual assault and institute evidence based primary prevention efforts for all eligible populations. The incumbent is responsible for the standards, directives, and instructions governing the execution of the programs in this area.
- Serves as the lead prevention officer, program manager, and policy advisor for all prevention issues. This includes the oversight, management, and integration of all primary prevention matters to ensure coordination and conformity of execution with established goals. The incumbent provides advice and assistance on a broad range of analytical research, legislation, and policy related to the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) mission and also develops, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates IPP programs, plans, and special projects. They develop and oversee policies, regulations, and communication tools that have agency-wide usage and directly affect the prevention of harmful behaviors across the Military Departments, DoW Agencies, Field Activities, and Combatant Commands.
- Provides oversight and management of all policy administration and program
formulation/execution within the FRR. The incumbent is responsible for the execution and has full managerial authority for organizing and directing all activities across the FRR and has the full range of supervisory responsibilities necessary for functional oversight and administrative and fiscal management.
- Represents DoW in contacts with appropriate segments of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of the Federal Government; professional, special interest, and public citizens groups; and the media (in coordination with the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs (OATSW(PA)) staff) on prevention and response matters. Maintains liaison and direct day-to-day relationships with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), OMB, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Committees of both Houses of Congress in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of War for Legislative Affairs (ASW(LA)) staff, professional associations, and supervisory organizations. Works closely with top-level representatives of the Military Departments and DoW Agencies and the offices of other Deputy Assistant Secretaries of War. Represents DoW on various inter-governmental boards and committees.
- Establishes and directs the effort of high-level DoW-wide working groups, gains the cooperation of the Military Services and DoW Components, and gains the support of outside organizations such as OPM, OMB, GAO, the White House, and Congress.
- Oversees operation of the SAPR Training and Education Center of Excellence and employs this operation to establish core competencies and oversee the effectiveness of SAPR and primary prevention program training and the sharing of best practices to comprehensively address stakeholders' requirements for SAPR, IPP, and oversight activities across the DoW.
- Develops requirements and oversees operation of the DoW Safe Helpline, the Department's crisis support activity for members of the military community impacted by sexual assault. The incumbent follows established procedures for contracting, cybersecurity, authority to operate, and other matters to ensure that the Safe Helpline stays available around the clock throughout the world.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Work Schedule: Full Time
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Veteran preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service
- Must be able to obtain/maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
- Designated and/or random drug testing is required
- Mobility Agreement: All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
- Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
- Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SES position.
- Senior Executives are required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment," (OF 306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background check.
- Overtime: None
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Telework: Situational telework eligible
Qualifications
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.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 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.
ECQ 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.
ECQ 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.
ECQ 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.
ECQ 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.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
1. Demonstrated expertise in behavioral science, public health, prevention science, or a related field, with experience developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based primary-prevention strategies addressing sexual assault and other harmful behaviors. Ability to use research, surveillance, performance data, and program evaluation to inform policy, resource, and readiness decisions.
2. Demonstrated experience leading complex, enterprise-level prevention, readiness, health, or human-capital policy and program portfolios. Ability to develop and oversee policy; manage decentralized programs and resources; achieve measurable outcomes; and advise and build partnerships with senior DoW, Military Service, Federal, congressional, and external stakeholders.
DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:
In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have 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 is required. Executives must demonstrate the 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 within the resume.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this position.
Additional information
REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
The Incumbent must negotiate or resolve highly complex and controversial issues with key personnel of other organizations who often have conflicting interests, opinions, and views. Work is primarily sedentary; however, the incumbent must be able to travel to various locations throughout the United States and overseas to attend meetings, conferences, and conduct special mission travel.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documents, for the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies, identified below. Your application will be evaluated by an Executive Evaluation Panel rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may be contacted for an interview and to provide reference checks. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.