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Developing high-level communications including speeches, briefing presentations, and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. | Requires federal-level experience in political and congressional liaison, program analysis, and high-level communication development. | This position is located in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Office of the Director, Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA). The Communications and Protocol Specialist serves as a pivotal figure within the Office of the Chief of Staff at the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA).Qualifications:In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience in 1) providing invaluable insight on political and congressional liaison principles, methods, practices and techniques; 2) using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative evaluative techniques in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems; 3) establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals having opposing points of view and conflicting interests and; 4) developing and preparing high-level communications to include talking points, speeches, and briefing presentations to leaders. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active-duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Education:Education cannot be substituted for experience. Employment Type: OTHER

Advising senior officials on organizational operations, managing communication programs, and overseeing protocol and special events. | Proven experience in advising senior officials, managing communication programs, and developing strategic messaging in a complex organizational setting. | This position is located in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. The incumbent serves as the Director of the Corporate Communication Division, a senior advisor to the Chief of Staff and agency Director regarding the internal and external exchange of information, informational policy, and overall agency coordinator for protocol and special events.Qualifications:In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to: 1. Advising senior officials on daily operations of an organization (e.g. crisis communication, internal communication, public affairs, and protocol). 2. Managing correspondence and reports. 3. Expertise in planning, executing, and overseeing multiple programs (planning, communications, protocol, and message development (such as speeches, headquarters messages, public affairs guidance, and talking points). 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.Education:Education cannot be substituted for experience.Employment Type: OTHER

Overseeing engineering projects, providing technical support, and managing contracts and budgets. | Requires one year of specialized engineering experience, including project oversight, technical analysis, and contract management, which exceeds your current experience level. | This position is in the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), Facilities Services Directorate (FSD), Engineering & Construction Division (ECD), under the Director of Engineering and Architecture Division (EAD). The EAD manages the design, and execution of projects for repairs and new construction, creates and implements engineering and architectural standards for work at the Pentagon, and supports other divisions within FSD as subject matter experts in engineering and architecture. Qualifications:In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirement and Individual Occupational Requirement for the General Engineering Series, 0801: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/general-engineering-series-0801/ AND extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf In addition to the Basic Requirement and Individual Occupational Requirement, you must meet the below Minimum Requirement for this position: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) which has given me the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties related to the position being filled. Specialized experience is defined as: Overseeing engineering and construction projects which include technical analysis, planning, execution, monitoring, quality control, contract and budget management; Providing engineering expertise and technical support for repair, maintenance, renovation, and new construction projects involving general architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing or electrical systems; Assisting with statements of work and cost estimates involving architectural/engineering (A/E) studies and designs; AND serving as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for assigned contracts (oversight and execution), life cycle cost-analysis, and preparing and submitting funding documents to funding entities. Qualifying experience must clearly demonstrate practical application of engineering and architectural principles. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.Education:ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE? You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You MUST provide a copy of official or unofficial transcripts or degrees in your application package. It may also be acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc.). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlEmployment Type: OTHER

Lead multi-disciplined project teams applying application security and project management policies, audit findings, and corrective action plans. | One year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent in application security, project management, auditing, and corrective action plans. | See below for important information regarding this job. Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Battle Creek, MI: $105,383 - $137,000 Columbus, OH: $109,966- $142,957 Dayton, OH: $109,308- $142,103 Fort Belvoir, VA: $120,579- $156,755 New Cumberland, PA: $120,579- $156,755 Ogden, UT: $105,383 - $137,000 Philadelphia, PA: $116,123- $150,962 Richmond, VA: $110,083- $143,109Qualifications:To qualify for an IT Project Manager (SYSANALYSIS) your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: • Expert skill in applying Application Security and project management policies, principals, methods and practices to: define project resources, milestones and deliverables; develop project plans and schedules. • Lead and influence multi-disciplined project teams. • Expert skill in auditing practices to include the responsibility of audit notices of finding and recommendation (NFRs), corrective action plans (CAPs), prepared by client requests (PBCs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs). 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. Employment Type: OTHER

Assist OGC attorneys in managing legal and regulatory program requirements and oversight for NSA. | High school diploma or GED with minimal experience in program management, legal work, or database management and basic computer skills. | The NSA Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking highly motivated, accomplished legal program managers (LPM) to assist OGC attorneys to protect interests of NSA concerning the legal and regulatory authorities, requirements, entitlements, obligations and oversight requirements under which the Agency operates. For more information, please visit: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1247850 Qualifications:The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a high school diploma or GED and no experience. Computer skills (for example, e-mail, web browsers, word processing, spreadsheets) are required; no additional experience is necessary. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree or higher degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must include computer skills (for example, e-mail, web browsers, work processing, spreadsheets) and at least one of the following: program management, working with a database, legal work (including work as a legal administrator, legal office manager, or paralegal).Education:The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Entry is with a high school diploma or GED.Employment Type: OTHER

Develop operational and strategic level assessments using quantitative techniques and present findings to senior leadership in support of naval operations. | One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level as an Operations Research Analyst with relevant degree or coursework in operations research, mathematics, or statistics. | You will serve as an Operations Research Analyst in the NAVAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.Qualifications:In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST performing the following duties: 1) Developing appropriate techniques to measure operational effectiveness, solve problems, enhance performance, and increase efficiency utilizing principles, methods or techniques (i.e., statistical analysis, computer modeling, mathematical programming, and economical analysis); 2) Developing operational level assessments in support of maritime and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) operations and exercises; 3) Developing operational and strategic level assessment products in support of Command planning staff and Echelon Commanders; and 4) Developing and present both oral and written assessment findings to Officers and Senior Executives. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.Education:Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Degree: in operations research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculusEmployment Type: OTHER