Chief of Operations

Summary This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for: Formulating long-term strategic plans and leads multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives and navigate organizational challenges. Working collaboratively with senior management to establish fundamental operational battle rhythms, ensuring all initiatives and staff work align with MDA and higher-level directives. Learn more about this agency Duties This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a Chief of Operations at the NH-0301-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Formulate long-term strategic plans and leads multidisciplinary teams to achieve program objectives and navigate organizational challenges. Work collaboratively with senior management to establish fundamental operational battle rhythms, ensuring all initiatives and staff work align with MDA and higher-level directives. - Establish and maintain active, strategic communication channels with internal components, external customers, and agency partners. Seeks out and capitalizes on partner opportunities that align with the GM mission to enhance overall strategic success. Resolve complex program office issues and conduct organizational studies to continuously refine mission readiness and streamline execution. Direct human capital strategies and resource allocation to optimize asset deployment and build a resilient, high performance workforce. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is not telework eligible. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position. Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance. Qualifications You may qualify at the NH04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 3 of the 5 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Directing the application of management principles, practices, methods, and techniques for a large, diverse organization. Leading the development, implementation and administration of organizational policies and procedures. Regulating the management of multi-faceted projects/programs and establish management priorities to improve operational efficiency. Cultivating strategic partnerships, forging critical coalitions, driving executive-level engagements with General/Flag Officers (GO/FO), Senior Executive Service (SES) officials, or prominent civic/community leaders. Strategic communicator, familiar with current communication means and establishing staff processes. 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 Other Notes: 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. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. 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 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.