Management Services Specialist with Security Clearance

Duties Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Serves as the Senior Administrative Advisor for the assistant Secretary of Defense and Principal Deputy with full responsibility for establishing integrated goals, priorities, policies, programs, and procedures related to effective and efficient management of the organization. Advises higher level management officials on human resource management security, facilities, and other administrative programs and issues. Establishes short-and long-term goals and priorities for the organization as the changing environment and organizational goals dictate. Serves as the component's Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (CPTR), conducts timekeeping audits and provides oversight of internal management controls and Freedom of Information Act and Security program. Performs studies on organizational structure and effectiveness, administrative processes, analyzes workflow and workload, and develops proposals for organizational restructuring or improvements to operational matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) Required to participate in the direct deposit program Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing. This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP components. The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. This position may require you to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Qualifications Time in Grade : For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience : For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as advising senior Department of Defense leadership (e.g. SES or GO/FO), on organizational management topics such as budget, human capital, information services, correspondence management, security, or travel administration; experience with internal management controls, spend plans, checklists, and supply management; and training or experience with the Government Purchase Card program. For the GS-14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-13 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as advising senior Department of Defense civilian leadership (e.g. Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary), on organizational management topics, including budget, human capital, information services, correspondence management, administrative services, facilities, security, or travel administration; evaluating management and administrative services and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency via internal management controls, staffing recommendations, spend plans, checklists, supply management, and performance management; and experience with an organization's Government Purchase Card program. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required. Competencies: Attention to Detail, Decision Support, Oral Communication, Organizational Awareness, Strategic Planning, and Technical Competence Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met at the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-13 or GS-14 grade levels. Additional information A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs will not be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here . Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management. For more information on veterans' preference click here . Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here ). Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here . You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact Washington Headquarters Services for assistance. Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the applicant questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
Attention to Detail
Decision Support
Oral Communication
Organizational Awareness
Strategic Planning
Technical Competence You can preview the Questionnaire here: Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent . click apply for full job details