Executive Director, Operations and Sustainment

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens and Status Candidates. This is a DoD SES Tier 1 position. Salaries for Tier 1 positions generally range from $186,207 - $209,600.

The incumbent serves as the Executive Director (ED), Operations & Sustainment (J31) & is responsible for oversight, management, & control of enterprise combat logistics support mission readiness. Specific duties are as follows:

• Ensures DLA planning & execution are accomplished deliberately & in an integrated manner, ensuring an enterprise-wide approach that effectively considers & leverages all DLA capabilities. The ED acts as the principal advisor to the DLA Director through the Director, J3 Logistics Operations, in the areas of overall logistics planning & response, to include deployment of support teams, to all categories of contingency situations, emergency supply support, exercises, & humanitarian & disaster relief.
• The ED is primarily responsible for program management & oversight of the DLA Agency Synchronization Operations Center (ASOC), Military Service Support Division, Whole of Government Support Division, Integrated Program Support Division, & the DLA-USTRANSCOM Division.
• In the dual role of managing both warfighter operations & readiness, the ED, under the J3 Director, operates the DLA ASOC & is responsible for fusing information from & across the Agency & multiple organizations including the Joint staff, the Combatant Commands (CCMD), the Military Services, & designated federal agencies to facilitate appropriate response to a variety of scenarios, within the Continental U.S. &/or at overseas locations.
• The J31 is assigned the additional title of Deputy Commander, Joint Regional Combat Support. In this role, the ED maintains close contact with the DLA Regional Commanders, Major Subordinate Comm& (MSC) Commanders, & the Agency's network of CCMD & whole of government liaison officers to enable effective development of an expeditionary civilian workforce & command & control & seamless integration of DLA assets.
• The incumbent builds a common operating picture for logistics in support of military & contingency operations, Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief, exercises, & other incidents as required.
• The incumbent manages the review & evaluation of new or modified DoW guidance, determining its impact upon directorate programs & resources via complex studies designed to develop new approaches to identifying key strategic & military logistics & warfighter support issues, on behalf of the J3 Director.
• Serves as the DLA functional lead for the Joint Staff contingency planning programs, the DLA sponsor for warfighter & warfighter-facing training & continuous improvement requirements, & the requirements-gathering POC for the DLA Enterprise for sourcing new technology & leveraging existing capabilities to sustain business operations. These business operations are key enablers to provide DLA HQ & MSCs the capacity to perform worldwide supply support. They constitute the foundation that supports Agency interaction with CCMDs, Services, & warfighters. Modernization of these business operations & incorporation of best commercial business practices directly impacts the ability of the Agency to sustain an annual supply program of approximately $52 billion. The business operations overseen by the incumbent directly affect supply support to all supply warfighters worldwide, including all the Armed Forces & federal agencies.
• The ED oversees the Agency's Senior Service Integrators (SSIs), Warfighter Account Managers (WAMs), & liaison officers to the Combatant Commanders & the Joint Staff, & logistics planners, & maintains close contact with the DLA Regional Commanders. The ED also manages the Agency's Security Assistance & Foreign Military Sales program & integrates Agency's Combat Support Agency Review Team (CSART) interface, review, & subsequent status reporting to the Joint Staff.
• The incumbent establishes relationships & maintains open lines of communication with the Military Services, CCMD, U.S. federal agencies (Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Forest Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc.).
• Additionally, the ED manages periodic Service/DLA Days, Major Command/DLA Days, Federal Agency engagements, & Component Command/DLA Days, & serves as the Headquarters DLA focal point for engagement of the Military Services' weapon system support improvement initiatives.
• The ED serves with the J3 Director as the Agency's "voice of the warfighter," identifying warfighter requirements from contingency planning & readiness posture of the CCMD & the Services & manages the overseas warfighter interface network of DLA-Europe & Africa, DLA-INDOPACOM, & DLA-CENTCOM & SOCOM.
• Incumbent serves as the focal point for driving change across the Agency to ensure DLA meets the evolving needs of its warfighters, coordinating functional requirements, & ensuring alignment of programs to the DLA strategy & vision.

Conditions of employment

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Expenses: Authorized
• Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses: Not Authorized
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Overtime Work: Occasionally
• Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel: Occasionally
• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Financial Filing Statement: Required, Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278)
• Emergency Essential: No
• Reemployed Annuitant: Does not meet criteria. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
• For an explanation of the conditions of employment, please review the definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
• All newly appointed career SES members must sign the Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES in accordance with DoD Directive 1403.03
• Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in the Senior Executive Service unless required probationary period has been served
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive authorized: Yes

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• TQ 1: Experience that demonstrates strategic and warfighter-level focus on broad requirements, fusion of information, collaborative partnerships and vertical and horizontal integration of information affecting a large diverse organization in a military logistics environment.
• TQ 2: Experience in leading or operating in a Service command and control operations center responsible for theater or global logistics support to operations.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five 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.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g. SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.

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 based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

A mandatory executive assessment is required after application submission. You will receive separate instructions via e-mail and must complete the assessment within the established timeframe. Failure to complete the required assessment within the designated timeframe will result in removal from further consideration.

Upon tentative selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selectee will be required to timely and successfully complete an ECQ based structured interview with the OPM QRB and obtain QRB certification, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents, please ensure the resume DOES NOT EXCEED the 2-page limit.

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, or timely complete assessments, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. Your 2-page resume must be presented in a font size and font style that is legible, preferably Times New Roman font, no less than 10-point size and no less than half an inch margin all around. (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:

• CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.

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Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete/Ineligible" rating.

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