Deputy Associate Director for Acquisition, Senior Procurement Executive

Summary

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of War (DoW) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (USW (I&S)). This position is in the Acquisition Directorate and reports to DCSA's Associate Director, Acquisition and Technology. This is a Tier 2 position.

Duties

As the Deputy Associate Director for Acquisition, Senior Procurement Executive, you serve as the principal consultant and advisor on all procurement and contract administration matters for the DCSA Director, Deputy Director, CoS, agency program leaders and other executives and leaders. The Deputy Associate Director for Acquisition, Senior Procurement Executive shares expertise and provides direction in the development of DCSA policies, programs, and objectives to ensure their proper execution in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, policies, guidance, and instructions. Responsibilities Include: Determines DCSA procurement program emphases and goals, and establishes standards and procedures for the effective and efficient implementation of DCSA procurement activities. Evaluates agency-wide procurement effectiveness, economy, and customer service and develops methods to continually improve them. Provides overall strategic direction for optimal end-to-end acquisition system and supervises both requirements and acquisition teams. Establishes program emphases and goals, and produces results through strategic planning, developing operational plans and policies, and issuing pertinent regulations, guidelines, and instructions to successfully achieve desired goals. Holds subordinate managers and supervisors accountable for the performance of their delegated authorities and responsibilities by periodically reviewing and evaluating program direction and accomplishments and making appropriate adjustments, to include organizational changes, as needed. Serves as a focal point and catalyst for ensuring rapid, effective, and comprehensive follow-through on high level matters in assigned areas, especially those related to initiatives affecting DCSA contracting and procurement activities. Oversees the development of special analyses and reports on sensitive issues or items of particular interest to the Director, relating to the products and services provided by DCSA, including coordinating complex and often conflicting views and recommendations within the government. Coordinates acquisition and requirements policy initiatives with other DCSA offices, Federal agencies, state and local governments, and other interested parties, as appropriate. 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. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): Demonstrated experience managing a large diverse acquisition activity, including a comprehensive knowledge of acquisition management, including laws, regulations, principals, and practices applicable to all phases of the contracting process. Demonstrated ability to direct strategic planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of short and long-range acquisition management programs.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. 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 quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check process. Other Information

Other Notes: If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. Veteran's preference is not applicable to the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES). Joint Duty Credit: All DCSA executive level positions require Joint Duty Credit. Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for many almost any rotational assignments assignment to another IC component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) that was at least at the GS/GG-1113 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, that and it occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty credit. Note: Employees without Joint Duty Credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. DCSA seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver. This position requires the ability to exercise contracting authority consistent with organizational mission needs. The selectee must be eligible for, and successfully obtain and maintain, an unlimited contracting officer warrant for the position, in accordance with applicable law and regulation. 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.