SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR DCPAS Job in Alexandria, VA

Vacancy No. DHRADCPAS-25-12653567-SL Department Defense Human Resources Activity
Salary $150,160.00 to $225,700.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/7/2025 Close Date 1/23/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Alexandria, VA


Summary

Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, a component Defense Human Resource Activity, is the Department of Defense enterprise leader in the development and delivery of civilian personnel policies and HR solutions that strengthen mission readiness. This position serves as the Deputy Director, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) and supports the Director with organizing, directing, and managing DCPAS mission

Duties

As the Senior Technical Advisor, the incumbent serves as the subject matter expert for DCPAS to advise on HR programs and aligning HRIT with HR functions to top Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and DoD management officials to advise on HR programs and integrating HR functions, which are of such significant importance that their failure could affect DoD's long and short-term missions, and which have economic consequences for significant portions of the DoD civilian workforce. This position includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Strategic Advisory and Planning. The incumbent serves as an HRIT expert and consultant for Defense Human Resources, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Center to advise on HR programs and aligning HR information technology with HR functions. Identify and provide consultation on proposed technology, to ensure alignment with policy analyses of statutes, regulations, case law, and government-wide and DoD policies.
  • Information Requirements Analysis. Analyze and document the organization's HR technology needs, focusing on data analytics and integration, real-time analytics, and forecasting capabilities to enhance strategic workforce planning.
  • Programmatic Expertise and Policy Development. Serve as a senior HR technology advisor for programs supported by DCPAS, ensuring that information technology formulation and implementation of policies align with law and established DoD policies.
  • Representation and Advocacy. Represent DCPAS at high-level meetings and conferences within and outside DoD concerning HR policies, programs, and strategic initiatives.
  • Technology Implementation and Project Management. Oversee the phased implementation of the HR technology roadmap, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing HR functions and operations.
  • Continuous Improvement and Review. Establish a framework for ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and optimization of HR technology solutions to ensure they continue to meet organizational needs.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management. Stay informed about changes in labor laws, data privacy regulations, and HR compliance requirements to ensure all HR technology solutions meet legal standards.

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 Special Sensitive/Top Secret SCI clearance
  • Designated and/or random drug testing is required
  • Supplemental narrative addressing each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) - 10 pages total
  • Supplemental narrative addressing each Technical Qualification (TQ) - 2 pages each maximum
  • 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: Telework eligible

Qualifications

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
Applicants must submit written statements (narrative format ) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.' Additional information on the ECQs is available at www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Please limit your written statements to two pages per ECQ.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.


TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to 2 pages per technical qualification.

1. Knowledge of the Office of Legislative Affairs and the Unified Legislative and Budgeting (ULB) process sufficient to develop, draft, and defend proposals.
2. Mastery knowledge of broad HR concepts and factual issues to generate and analyze projects and programs which depart from previous practices, and which require the initiation of HR innovations, concepts, and principles.
3. Mastery of knowledge in governing HRIT systems, statutes, broad HR principles and practices sufficient to serve as a senior advisor to the Director, DCPAS, who is responsible for enterprise-wide HR programs.
4. Exhibits expert interpersonal and communications skills, including written and verbal communications of a complex and high-level nature, formal public speaking and presentation, negotiation and persuasion of individuals with competing or conflicting interests and potentially hostile motivation, sensitivity to many divergent viewpoints, multi-cultural and political awareness and appreciation.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this position.


Additional information

REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25- V300.pdf

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. If you are required to register but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for appointment by executive agencies of the Federal Government.

Benefits Link: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. The information presented in the transcript must be verifiable and should contain the name of the institution, applicant's name, list of completed courses, semester hours, GPA, date and type of Bachelor's Degree issued. Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Attach document verifying that it has been deemed equivalent. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. (Upload and save as "Transcript" document.)

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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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  • The Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting application documentation to ensure that you meet the eligibility required for this position. You will no longer be considered for this position if you: fail to attach all required documentation; if your application materials indicate that you are not minimally qualified for this position; receive a zero (0) rating on any Mandatory Technical Qualification; or if you fail to qualify on the interview.
  • Applicants for this position may be interviewed one or more times as part of the hiring process. During interviews, applicants may not use any AI tool or virtual assistant (such as ChatGPT) to help them answer questions, except for accessibility tools used as part of a reasonable accommodation. Applicants who fail to follow these rules will be disqualified from the hiring process.
  • Only the top-rated candidates will be referred to a review official or the selecting official for further consideration. Top-rated applicants may be required to participate in an interview. Your rating may be further adjusted or rated as ineligible by the review official or the selecting official based on your interview performance. Once all applicant scores are finalized, the selecting official will make a final decision.
  • Candidates will be evaluated on the skills that they possess that are directly related to the duties of the position and the experience, education and training that indicate the applicant's ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Only those candidates who meet all qualification and eligibility requirements and who submit the required information by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date will be considered.

Required Documents

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

1. Resume: Your resume listing your name, contact information, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be referred for consideration.

2. Technical Qualifications: Completed supplemental narrative in a separate document that gives specific examples of work experiences addressing each technical qualification. Your narrative should be no more than 2 pages per technical qualification. Narratives over the page limit will not be accepted.

3. Standard Form (SF) 50: If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure. Current and former career SES or equivalent members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility.

4. Upload Supporting Documents which may include: Certificates or Licenses, if applicable. Upload and save as "Other" document.

DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).

How to Apply

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Your application must include your written statements addressing all five of the Executive Core Qualifications and each of the Technical Qualification statements. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

To verify the status of your application, 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 Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

Once your application is received we will conduct a review of your application package to ensure all required documents have been received. All applications that have all required documents will be forwarded to management for panel review and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

Agency contact information

DE Applicant Inquires
Address
Defense Human Resources Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350-110
US
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Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.


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