Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

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Summary Acquisition and Technology (AT) is seeking a Chief of Staff to help lead and manage agency-wide collaboration on systems development and technical solutions to drive mission integration and ensure alignment across the DCSA digital ecosystem, leveraging industry best practices, user experience mindset and approaches, and customer-centric service delivery. We deliver secure, innovative, and customer-focused digital solutions to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of DCSA Duties Help As a ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CHIEF OF STAFF) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Manages all administrative, operational, financial, and human resources functions for the Acquisition and Technology Management (AT) component, ensuring alignment with Agency strategic goals. - Serves as a key advisor to the Associate Director, AT, representing their interests and making decisions on their behalf in various forums. - Leads strategic planning, program development, and implementation to achieve organizational objectives and improve operational efficiency. - Streamlines internal and external communications, facilitating information flow between stakeholders and directorates. - Analyzes existing processes, identifies areas for improvement, and implements solutions to enhance productivity and resource utilization. - Develops, monitors, and executes the component budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a US citizen • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov • Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered • This is a Drug Testing designated position • Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601 • Work Schedule: Full Time • Overtime: Occasionally • Tour of Duty: Flexible • PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt • Financial Disclosure: Not Required • Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations. • If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement. • This position requires Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirement. • Incumbent is required to obtain Advanced - Program Management Certification within (48) months of entering this position and is expected to meet all related certification requirements per DoDI 5000.66. • Acquisition Workforce members must engage in at least 80 hours of continuous learning every 2 years. Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Administrative Officer Series 0341 (i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and -program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 12/05/2025 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-14 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: • Conducting strategic workforce planning and organizational development activities. • Overseeing office management services. • Establishing goals and objectives, determining guidelines and priorities, planning and resolving funding and staffing problems, and directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations. • Analyzing and evaluating (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives, identifying need for change in organizational priorities and taking action to implement such changes. • Ensuring all processes, initiatives and guidance are effectively communicated throughout the organization as well as reviewing all external communications. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: • Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. • Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization. • Interpersonal Skills - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. • Project Management - Designs, implements and manages multiple or ongoing programs/projects, and directs the related resources, personnel and activities. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. 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 Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statue, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. For more information on the DCIPS occupational structure click here. For more information about career advancement in DCIPS click here. ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Advanced - Program Management Certification level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 48 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu) • DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Advanced - Program Management certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Expand Hide additional information 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. 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 windowLearn 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.