Director, Prevention, Readiness, and Resilience Job in Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Vacancy No. DA-25-MAW-12761518 Department Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army
Salary $197,152.00 to $217,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/11/2025 Close Date 7/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Pentagon, Arlington, VA


Summary

This is a Tier 2 Position. Salary for Tier 2 position in Army are normally between $207,500 and $217,000.

Duties

Leads and integrates multiple highly visible efforts under the supervision of the DCS G-1 in support of Army Senior Leader initiatives with direct impacts the lives of Soldiers, Family Members, and Civilians across all three Components of the Army. Exercises direct leadership of 9 x COL/GS-15 Divisions with over 85 personnel (military and civilians) plus 300+ Contractors, and influence over ~$2B/year in II PEG resources and direct budget authority for ~$136M/year supporting QOL, Health of the Forces, Prevention, Resilience and Readiness Soldier and Family programs such as Child, Youth and School Services, Army Community Services and Morale Welfare and Recreation for all components. Develops and implements comprehensive, multi-component, future focused strategies and synchronizes the execution of the Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) and Ready and Resilient Campaigns for all members of the Army Family (Soldiers, Army Civilians, Retirees, Veterans, Gold Star Family (Survivors), and their Families. The Director advises Senior Leaders of the Army on SHARP risk reduction policies, initiatives and campaigns, the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), the Army Suicide Prevention Program, and Army Command Policies to include Health Promotion, Ready and Resilient (R2)). Conducts assessments of emergent quality of life requirements, and cross organizational integration to recommend, implement, and promulgate all necessary prevention, resilience, readiness, and QOL Army-wide policies, procedures, and programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.
You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position.
You must sign a mobility agreement.

  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a two-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
  • The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
  • The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
  • Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army.

Qualifications

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.

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess 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 should 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 (2-page Resume using 10pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins, most recent signed performance appraisal OR signed letter of recommendation dated within the last three years that assesses your performance, and if applicable- current or former employees MUST provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility).

To meet minimum qualification requirements for this position, You must show how you possess the EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) within your two-page resume defined below: 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 Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American. 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. 3) 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. 4) 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. 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.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: You must show how you possess the MTQs within your two-page resume. Failure to meet the two technical qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. Demonstrates leadership skills applying multi-year planning, strategic thinking, and organizational change with focus on installation (base operating) services and community quality of life and harmful prevention programs.

Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (DCP), who have been certified by OPM must load your SF-50 or certificate (under other).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • Section 1118 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) extends, through September 30, 2025, the Section 1109 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act which allows for the appointment of qualified individuals to an initial career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment in the Department of Defense without certification by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications review board (QRB).
  • Career SES appointments made under this authority does not guarantee you may be eligible to noncompetitively transfer to another career SES appointment outside of the DoD. Other Federal agencies may require submission of ECQs to OPM's QRB prior to appointment in that agency.
  • 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.
  • Veteran's Preference: By law Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
    • False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
  • Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
  • Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision.
  • E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.


You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience.

Your resume will be evaluated by an SES rating and ranking panel, and afterwards, highly qualified candidates will undergo the Structured Interview process.

The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur.

Required Documents


To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (MANDATORY SUBMISSION, NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES): Submit a 2-page Resume using 10pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins to describe your qualifications. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. Your resume must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) defined below: 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 Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American. 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. 3) 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. 4) 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. 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.

In addition to your ECQs, your resume must show that you possess the mandatory techincal qualfication defined below: Demonstrates leadership skills applying multi-year planning, strategic thinking, and organizational change with focus on installation (base operating) services and community quality of life and harmful prevention programs.

Your 2-page resume also must contain:

  • Vacancy Announcement number
  • Full name, email, mailing address, day and evening telephone numbers.
  • Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges/universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
  • Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary. Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.
In lieu of the embedding ECQs within your resume, current career SES members, reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation listed in item #3.

2. Performance Assessment (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): Submit ONE of the following: A signed letter of recommendation dated within the last three years that assesses your performance *or* your most recent signed performance appraisal. (Please do not submit any prior appraisals.)

3. Current or former employees MUST provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility. SES Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification (under other).

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply


*** You MUST apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.***

To receive consideration, applicants must submit application material as specified below. Complete applications must be received in this office by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) 07/27/2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do not submit additional items such as copies of additional performance appraisals, position descriptions, etc. Such items may be removed and will not be returned. Also application material cannot be returned.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the View Occupational Questionnaire

Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) .To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e. Resume, TQs, SF50 if applicable, and Performance Appraisal/Letter of Recommendation, Occupational Questionnaire, and other qualifications as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you have an SF50, please submit that as well. Your performance assessment or a Letter of Recommendation will need to be uploaded (under other). All Required documents must be uploaded or your application will be considered incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application..

Agency contact information

Melisa Mayer
Address
EN-APF-W0ZZAA DCS PERSONNEL
DO NOT MAIL
Washington, DC 20301
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, or your application is incomplete, your application will receive no further consideration. Pay is set based on consideration of selectee's current salary and other factors.

Once you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278e) within 30 days of entering this position. Please notify your servicing ethics counselor (part of the legal office) as soon as possible after starting your SES duties so the ethics counselor can assign you a new entrant report in the online Integrity system, (https://integrity.gov/efeds-login/).


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