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This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents Typical Work Assignments May Include The Following

• Oversee the initiation and execution of programmatic and financial evaluations, economic analyses, and advisory roles related to research and engineering (R&E) programs and systems.
• Review the Department of Defense (DoD) Components' annual Program Objective Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission, crafting actionable recommendations for the USD(R&E) during the Integrated Program/Budget Review.
• Support OUSD (R&E) leadership in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process through research, quantitative assessments, and by providing briefings and recommendations to the Deputy USD/R&E.
• Serve as a primary liaison with the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation and Policy office, they review key guidance documents such as the National Security Strategy and Nuclear Posture Review for their applicability.
• Draft Department-wide Science and Technology (S&T) guidance for components.
• Conduct research and analytical studies on program concepts and future systems using methodologies such as financial management, mathematics, and economics to develop cost analyses and estimates.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• Total salary varies depending on location of position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position requires a TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) clearance.
• This is a Financial Filer Position.
• This position requires a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. (continued below)...
• If he or she is not already assigned this certification at this level, the incumbent of this position must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty into this FM position.
• This is a Supervisory position.
• This position requires a Business - Financial Management, Advanced acquisition certification. The incumbent has 48 months to achieve this certification.
• The selectee must execute, as a condition of 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 (continued below)...
• ...any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification. Once obtained, you must maintain and improve proficiency.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

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 length 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://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

You may qualify at the NH-4 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

For the NH-04/(GS-14/15), you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the NH-03(GS-13) grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to NH-03/(GS-13) if outside the Federal service.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: leading and executing program, budget, financial and contract management oversight; reviewing, analyzing and defining problems; and formulating recommendations for improvements in budget. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-3/GS-13).

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.

All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education Cannot Be Substituted For Experience.

Additional information

Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
• https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
• Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/
• Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
  
  

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, 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 under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. 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.

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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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.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement.

Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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Required Documents

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

• Your resume may be submitted in any format that includes your name and contact information (telephone number and/or email).
  
  

If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.DOES THIS POSITION REQUIRE A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE?

• Other supporting documents:
• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade held (WHS serviced employees SF-50s will be verified via eOPF).
  
  

You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your license or certificate in your application package. It is also acceptable to document your license number and the name of the licensing authority in your resume.

ARE YOU A CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE?

Submit a Copy Of Your Applicable SF-50, Along With a Statement That Provides The Following Information Regarding Your Most Recent Political Appointment

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.