Summary THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE DOD QRB PILOT PROGRAM. This is a Senior Executive Service Tier 1 position. This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. Responsibilities As the PD MDS SN, manages all assigned programs, resources, and support activities essential to provide SN expertise to the Combatant Commanders; initiates, plans, and directs implementation of complex, varied SN management and program strategies; initiates and oversees technically complex projects for SN and supporting field structures, requiring frequent collaboration and Joint initiatives with Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) managers who may be internal or external to MDA. Responsible for the policy development, planning and execution of the design, development, integration, test, deployment and operation of SN. Provides leadership, guidance, and direction throughout all program operations that include business operation and technical management. Provides leadership in setting policy and strategic direction related to assigned program areas, advocating quality, technology delivery, appropriate legislative initiatives, innovation, business and financial management, resource management, outreach, and consultation. Provides key leadership to establish the vision for future SN management philosophy. Ensures there is continuing assessment of SN strategies, goals, and objectives. Directs SN efforts to define and foster success in meeting overall vision elements. Engages Combatant Commanders in C2 development. Oversees the life cycle management of all sensor elements and systems, including requirements, resource allocation, design, prototype, and development necessary to coordinate and execute contingency MDS deployment plans. Leads SN fielding and facilitates intra-theater and inter-theater Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development. Conveys joint combined/coalition lessons learned to developers. Solicits and provides Military Service input for ground sensor improvements and new technologies. Incorporates SN capabilities, including experimental models, into Combatant Command demonstrations, experiments, and exercises. Translates SN technical objectives and goals into requirements suitable for operational capability description documents. Contributes to development of doctrine of MDS curricula to build ground sensor knowledge base with senior war-fighters. Monitors the acquisition, testing, fielding and support of ground sensors, insuring their integration into an operationally effective MDS. Oversees the development of the Information Architecture for SN, insuring integration with Information Architecture of the MDS, and Battle Management, Command Control, and Communications specifications derived from MDS requirements/specifications. Interprets DOD and MDA guidance and determines the impact on MDS SN programs. Assesses and establishes requirements for command project and programs to eliminate voids and to ensure initiation of programs responsive to current and future MDS SN requirements. Ensures that interfaces between SN and other segments and elements of MDS are effective. Oversees the development of engineering and interface requirements for sensors as part of the MD Global Network System. Ensure the capability to test sensors as functioning components of MDS. Attends conferences, symposia, and other forums as a representative for MDA, and is recognized expert in all aspects of sensor systems as integral to MDS strategies, architectures, and force structure and integration. Provides daily management and oversees a staff of approximately 190 government, 45 FFRDC/UARC, and 190 A&AS employees. Supports DOD and MDA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action programs. The incumbent ensures that subordinate supervisors and their staff are award of DOD EEO and affirmative action policies. The incumbent makes sure equality is a prime consideration in staffing, training, performance appraisal, awards, discipline, and honorary actions, and ensures the affirmative action plan is supported and cooperates fully with EEO officials to set and achieve goals. The incumbent evaluates employee performance and resolves major personnel management issues. Performs other comparable duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ***THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM*** Please read this announcement in its entirety before applying. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Under the DoD Pilot Program, there is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications within your resume -- not to exceed five pages. Your application must also include a narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications not to exceed a total of two pages. http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals\_2012.pdf Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.). 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. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statements to 2 pages in total. Comprehensive knowledge and proven technical and managerial expertise required to provide oversight and direct all activities associated with ensuring successful execution for assigned programs, including a demonstrated ability to manage corresponding planning, funding, and life cycle requirements and elements. In depth knowledge of ground sensor components of MDS, and of overall MDS concepts, to include both national and theater missile defenses. This includes an expert knowledge of the MDS mission and its various program functions. In depth knowledge of DOD acquisition practices and policies, directives, regulations, and public laws as applied to Joint and combined weapons systems acquisition programs. This includes expert knowledge of the Technological, procurement, and acquisition processes that go into major DOD weapons programs comprised of multiple systems and organizations. Proven skill and demonstrated ability to develop program execution activities and mastery of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process. Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the application package (Resume and Technical Qualifications). Education There is no education requrirement for this position. Additional Information Acquisition Certification - This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Unless specially waived by the appropriate official, the following are statutory mandated requirements: Selectee must execute, as a condition appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal Service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. This CAP requires Program Management, Advanced acquisition certification. The incumbent has 48 months to achieve this certification. The incumbent must complete 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years.