What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director for System Readiness position at Army Futures Command?
Summary
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To ensure the submission of a complete application package, please review the information and instructions provided in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. "This Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) requires Practitioner Level Certification (formerly known as ADVANCED LEVEL III) in acquisition Career Field ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT".
Duties
The Director for Systems Readiness has responsibility for planning, directing, staffing, managing, and controlling all aspects of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center's (DEVCOM AvMC) Life Cycle Engineering support (from concept formulation through development, qualification, production, fielding, and sustainment) activities with respect to aviation missile and uncrewed weapon systems, with emphasis on system development and qualification, airworthiness/aircraft flight safety, technical management, production/manufacturing, product assurance, industrial operations, test and evaluation, and technical data management. Independently anticipates and solves major challenges and addresses strategic policy matters associated with DEVCOM AvMC's reimbursable engineering services support in the above mentioned disciplines to Aviation, Missiles and Space Systems Program Executive Offices, Project Managers and Life Cycle Management Commands. The Director also serves as the principal Department of the Army technical authority on airworthiness and aircraft flight safety. Program responsibility extends over all Army aircraft weapon systems projects as well as assigned programs for other services. Serves as a technical advisor responsible for providing comprehensive authoritative technical and management direction and guidance for the complete life cycle engineering development and engineering support to the worldwide operational aircraft fleet and for the DA's Airworthiness Qualification and Aeronautical Design Standards Programs and assigned development programs. The Director establishes internal policies and procedures for effective control and coordination of system engineering efforts and other technical support activities performed by the elements of the directorate. Directs system-oriented strategic planning and infrastructure efforts and formulates the directorate's position on the status of weapon system development efforts. Serves as the Vice Chairman for the Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command's Materiel Release Review Board. Advises the Commanding General on all aviation and missile related materiel release activities. Provides coordination across all functional areas of suitability, supportability, and safety. Collaborates with Weapon Systems Project Managers to ensure requirements for materiel release are satisfied. Directly manages a budget of approximately $50 million, with substantial influence over approximately $1B of aviation and missile program budgets. Performance is reviewed in the broadest terms for technical perceptiveness, managerial competence and senior leadership effectiveness for contribution to the execution of the DEVCOM AvMC mission. Serves under the general direction of and receives broad strategic guidance from the DEVCOM AvMC Executive Director (SES Tier 2). Directly supervises 3 personnel at the DB-V level (above GS 15 level), 1178 total civilian workforce and 1145 contractors.
Requiremennts
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position. You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required. You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. This is a Critical Acquisition Position. 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 any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. You must sign a mobility agreement. "This critical acquisition position requires Practitioner Level Certification (formerly known as ADVANCED LEVEL III) in acquisition Career Field ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT". Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter. The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process. Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army.
Qualifications
Education Requirements: Occupational Series 0801 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Veteran's Preference: By law Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision. Public Financial Disclosure Report: Be advised that, if selected, you must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and other statutes and regulations pertaining to Federal employee conflicts of interest. You will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report disclosing your financial interests as well as financial interests imputed to you under Federal law and regulation. Your financial interests include your outside positions with non-federal entities, and the assets owned by you and your spouse. Should your assets or other financial interests, such as stocks you own, create a conflict of interest with your official duties, you may be asked to divest the asset or request disqualification from a portion of your duties. Furthermore, you may not participate personally and substantially in certain matters involving your former non-federal employer for up to two years. Your financial disclosure report is releasable to the public upon request. Please contact the POC listed at the bottom of this announcement should you have questions about these requirements. E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant. This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Army official, (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management, the Army Acquisition Executive, or the Secretary of the Army) or if the employee is Grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736(c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference: 10 U.S.C. 1732 and 1737): 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 any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. "This critical acquisition position requires Practitioner Level Certification (formerly known as ADVANCED LEVEL III) in acquisition Career Field ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT".
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES) which is a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As a Senior Executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. The Department of the Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To ensure the submission of a complete application package, please review the information and instructions provided in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. "This Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) requires Practitioner Level Certification (formerly known as ADVANCED LEVEL III) in acquisition Career Field ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT".
Duties
The Director for Systems Readiness has responsibility for planning, directing, staffing, managing, and controlling all aspects of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center's (DEVCOM AvMC) Life Cycle Engineering support (from concept formulation through development, qualification, production, fielding, and sustainment) activities with respect to aviation missile and uncrewed weapon systems, with emphasis on system development and qualification, airworthiness/aircraft flight safety, technical management, production/manufacturing, product assurance, industrial operations, test and evaluation, and technical data management. Independently anticipates and solves major challenges and addresses strategic policy matters associated with DEVCOM AvMC's reimbursable engineering services support in the above mentioned disciplines to Aviation, Missiles and Space Systems Program Executive Offices, Project Managers and Life Cycle Management Commands. The Director also serves as the principal Department of the Army technical authority on airworthiness and aircraft flight safety. Program responsibility extends over all Army aircraft weapon systems projects as well as assigned programs for other services. Serves as a technical advisor responsible for providing comprehensive authoritative technical and management direction and guidance for the complete life cycle engineering development and engineering support to the worldwide operational aircraft fleet and for the DA's Airworthiness Qualification and Aeronautical Design Standards Programs and assigned development programs. The Director establishes internal policies and procedures for effective control and coordination of system engineering efforts and other technical support activities performed by the elements of the directorate. Directs system-oriented strategic planning and infrastructure efforts and formulates the directorate's position on the status of weapon system development efforts. Serves as the Vice Chairman for the Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command's Materiel Release Review Board. Advises the Commanding General on all aviation and missile related materiel release activities. Provides coordination across all functional areas of suitability, supportability, and safety. Collaborates with Weapon Systems Project Managers to ensure requirements for materiel release are satisfied. Directly manages a budget of approximately $50 million, with substantial influence over approximately $1B of aviation and missile program budgets. Performance is reviewed in the broadest terms for technical perceptiveness, managerial competence and senior leadership effectiveness for contribution to the execution of the DEVCOM AvMC mission. Serves under the general direction of and receives broad strategic guidance from the DEVCOM AvMC Executive Director (SES Tier 2). Directly supervises 3 personnel at the DB-V level (above GS 15 level), 1178 total civilian workforce and 1145 contractors.
Requiremennts
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position. You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required. You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. This is a Critical Acquisition Position. 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 any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. You must sign a mobility agreement. "This critical acquisition position requires Practitioner Level Certification (formerly known as ADVANCED LEVEL III) in acquisition Career Field ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT". Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter. The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process. Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army.
Qualifications
- To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications, if applicable (such as Education - see below). Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. 1. Executive Core Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. Use the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model to describe your accomplishments. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. Failure to do so, will result in an 'ineligible' rating. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Total ECQ write-up should not exceed 10 pages using 12 pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. 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. Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, who have been certified by the OPM do not need to address ECQs. However, Current or Former SES members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility and Candidates who have successfully graduated from an OPM approved Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification. (2) Technical Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up should not exceed 2 pages per TQ using 12 pt. Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: Technical Qualification (TQ): I have the ability to strategically plan for, direct, manage, and lead a diverse group of engineering and technical professionals to develop, qualify, and sustain Army aircraft and missile systems throughout their life cycle. IF YES, you must submit your TQ write-up providing specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments as stated in the job announcement (Limit 2 pages). Failure to do so, will result in an 'ineligible' rating. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: THIS IS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) LEVEL CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION.
Education Requirements: Occupational Series 0801 - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Veteran's Preference: By law Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision. Public Financial Disclosure Report: Be advised that, if selected, you must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and other statutes and regulations pertaining to Federal employee conflicts of interest. You will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report disclosing your financial interests as well as financial interests imputed to you under Federal law and regulation. Your financial interests include your outside positions with non-federal entities, and the assets owned by you and your spouse. Should your assets or other financial interests, such as stocks you own, create a conflict of interest with your official duties, you may be asked to divest the asset or request disqualification from a portion of your duties. Furthermore, you may not participate personally and substantially in certain matters involving your former non-federal employer for up to two years. Your financial disclosure report is releasable to the public upon request. Please contact the POC listed at the bottom of this announcement should you have questions about these requirements. E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant. This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Army official, (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management, the Army Acquisition Executive, or the Secretary of the Army) or if the employee is Grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736(c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference: 10 U.S.C. 1732 and 1737): 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 any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. "This critical acquisition position requires Practitioner Level Certification (formerly known as ADVANCED LEVEL III) in acquisition Career Field ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT".
Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES) which is a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As a Senior Executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. The Department of the Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
