Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY EMERGENT ARMS CONTROL AND INTEGRATION SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supervises the Division - supervises a staff of military, civilian, and contractors who provide key programmatic support and are the subject matter experts (SME) on future arms control opportunities, strategic planning issues, and efforts related to non-proliferation initiatives and opportunities. Manages a complex portfolio of acquisition and contract activities for multiple project teams supporting the emergent arms control program office. Provides key programmatic advice and is a SME to senior management officials within the Agency, DOD, Combatant Commands, and the USG, as well as high-level civilian and military foreign officials; Coordinating and resolving specific issues related to standardized and efficient planning, preparation, and execution of future arms control, counter-proliferation, and non-proliferation activities. Represents the Directorate, Department, and Agency at various interagency and international meetings pertaining to the development and implementation of future CWMD arms control and other non-proliferation initiatives for which the Agency has or may have authority and/or implementation responsibilities. Directly supports functions and develops policies and procedures which enhance coordination and improve Agency integration inside and outside. Coordinates original research and collects information, to include historical data, and performs in-depth analyses on the technical aspects of CWMD non-proliferation. Identifies and defines issues; conceptualizes alternative solutions; recommends courses of action or options available; and prepares a variety of reports, memorandums, staff studies, and talking papers for Agency leadership and appropriate representatives of external organizations including key policy-making officials. Develops and staffs papers and studies to the Interagency as required. Provides technical advice, assistance, and rationale regarding the authorization, planning, prioritization, implementation, and evaluation processes of initiatives, especially those in the future-of-arms-control realm to assist policy-making officials in the development, interpretation, clarification, and support or defense of Agency, DoD, or national positions. Interacts with operational implementers to ensure policy guidance is effectively conveyed, enabling successful implementation and evaluation. Leads internal working groups tasked with coordinating and resolving specific issues related to standardized and efficient planning, preparation, and execution of future DoD arms control and non-proliferation activities. Maintains a close liaison with operational elements on matters of arms control implementation and execution. Assists the Combatant Commanders, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and other DoD entities to develop and execute operational programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Experience supervising/leading/managing teams of Government Civilians, Military, contract personnel, and attached technical support experts in overseeing technical issues, costs, schedule, and performance of assigned projects, as well as reviewing and rating individual performance, and counseling and encouraging the development of individual skills; Experience managing acquisition and contract activities for multiple project teams to include reviewing Program Manager and Contracting Officer Representative product completion, adequacy, regulatory compliance, and quality; Experience producing and processing procurement documentation for contracts and acquisitions to include (but not limited to) purchase requests, acquisition strategy plans, statements of work (SOWs), independent government cost estimates, justifications, source selection plans, etc; Experience advising senior management officials within the Agency, DOD, Combatant Commands, and the US Government (USG), as well as high-level civilian and military foreign officials (e.g., ambassador, minister, and command level), on operational implementation activities, strategic policy planning issues, and efforts related to development and implementation of future CWMD arms control and other non-proliferation initiatives; Experience representing leadership at various inter-agency and international meetings pertaining to the development and implementation of future CWMD arms control endeavors as well as other non-proliferation and counter-proliferation opportunities, and; Experience conducting original research and performing in-depth analyses on the technical aspects of CWMD Arms Control, counter-proliferation, and non-proliferation, including identifying and defining issues; conceptualizing alternative solutions; recommending courses of action or options available; and preparing a variety of reports, memorandums, staff studies, and talking papers for Agency leadership and appropriate representatives of external organizations including key policy-making officials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).