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Deputy Director for Material Management Directorate, DCS, G-4

Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army

Pentagon, Arlington, VAFull-time$152–228K/yrPosted 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$152–228K/yr
Location
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

The Deputy Director serves as principal deputy to the G-4 Director for Materiel Management, providing executive leadership, technical authority, and policy oversight for the Army’s enterprise materiel management portfolio. The role shapes strategic plans and policy, advises on centralized programming and sustainment requirements, represents the organization with congressional and defense stakeholders, advances logistics IT modernization, and advises on talent management for civilian logistics professionals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic PlanningEnterprise PolicyField MaintenanceSustainment MaintenanceEnterprise SupplyTroop Support ServicesCentralized ProgrammingSustainment RequirementsFinancial Audit ReadinessResource ManagementBudgetingProcess ImprovementTechnology UpgradesTechnical CompetencePeople LeadershipChange LeadershipAccountabilityResults Achievement

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipExecutive Core QualificationsMandatory Technical QualificationMobility AgreementFinancial Disclosure ReportDrug TestingBackground InvestigationSecurity ClearanceSelective Service Registration

Full job description

Summary

If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text.

Duties

Serves as the principal Deputy to the G-4 Director for Materiel Management, exercising delegated executive leadership, technical authority, and policy oversight for the Department of Army's enterprise materiel management portfolio on the Army Staff. The incumbent directly influences global combat readiness by shaping strategic plans and adapting Army policy across field and sustainment maintenance operations, enterprise supply processes, and troop support services (to include munitions, medical logistics, individual clothing and equipment, mortuary affairs, and food service operations). During the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) build, the Deputy Director acts as a key advisor in the Army's centralized programming processes, coordinating with stakeholders across all Army components to collect, validate, and prioritize multi-billion dollar O&MA requirements. As a primary representative for the ODCS, G-4, the incumbent directly engages with Congressional staffs, the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), and joint-coalition forces, while advising the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on lifecycle management, early requirements development, and Operational Sustainment Reviews (OSRs). Additionally, the Deputy Director drives enterprise-wide logistics IT modernization by partnering with ASA(ALT), T2COM, AMC, and CASCOM to establish functional requirements for next-generation ERPs and predictive analytics. Finally, the incumbent advises on strategic talent management, recruitment, and career development for thousands of professional civilian careerists in the Logistics Career Field. Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. 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. 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. You must sign a mobility agreement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). 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 Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ). We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. 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. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): MTQ: Ability to successfully leading a group of skilled professionals in shaping strategic plans and adapting Enterprise policy across field and sustainment maintenance operations, enterprise supply processes, and troop support services (to include munitions, medical logistics, individual clothing and equipment, mortuary affairs, and food service operations). During the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) build, I've served as a key advisor in the Enterprise's centralized programming processes, coordinating with stakeholders across all components to collect, validate, and prioritize sustainment requirements. I've advised on Financial Audit Readiness. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ): 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) before October 1, 2025, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

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. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job 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 by an Executive Evaluation Panel to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and MTQ must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Best Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. QRB Assessment Process: If you are selected for this position, your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) will be evaluated by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board (QRB). Beginning in FY 2026, OPM has implemented a structured interview process as the method for assessing ECQs. As part of the QRB certification process, you will be required to participate in a structured interview administered by OPM, which will be used to determine whether you meet the Executive Core Qualifications for entry into the Senior Executive Service. 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/. Other Information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service (SES). Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department of the Army. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Retired Federal Service Employee: 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. 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. Be advised that, if selected, you must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and other statutes and regulations pertaining to Federal employee conflicts of interest. You will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report disclosing your financial interests as well as financial interests imputed to you under Federal law and regulation. Your financial interests include your outside positions with non-federal entities, and the assets owned by you and your spouse. Furthermore, you may not participate personally and substantially in certain matters involving your former non-federal employer for up to two years. Your financial disclosure report is releasable to the public upon request. Please contact the POC listed at the bottom of this announcement should you have questions about these requirements. 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. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.

How this job compares

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Pay
  • This posting$152–228K/yr
  • US median$189–298K/yr678 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $190K, is 22% below the US median midpoint ($243K) — in the lowest quarter of Executive Leadership salary ranges across the US.

Openings
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Experience
Executive Leadership postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 10 to 15 years (749 postings).
Education
383 of the 1,004 open Executive Leadership jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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