F-35 Commander's Action Division Director -DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Congressional Liaison Specialist for the organization. The incumbent serves as the principal advisor to Senior leadership on all matters relating to legislative affairs in support of the PEO/Director associated with the organization. Learn more about this agency Duties Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Provides guidance to subordinates regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Serves as a reference and monitoring point of contact for information on the status of bills, their legislative progress, proposed changes and chances of passage. Leads the Commander's Action Division, F-35 Legislative Liaison (LL) Team, Public Affairs Office (PAO), and GAO/Audit, to support alignment of messaging across stakeholders. Maintains a continuous liaison with other organizations: AFLCMC, AFMC, MAJCOMs, HQ USAF, USN, USMC, and other external program stakeholders. Incumbent will establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, functional staff offices, and organizational counterparts at various levels in response to special project directions, funding issues, policy changes, and the impact of these changes. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html Recruitment incentives may be authorized Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Incumbent may be required to report to work during exercises, contingencies, or emergency situations and overtime/comp time/credit hours may be required to accomplish assigned duties. Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in directing organizational functions, supervising personnel, and leading high-visibility teams such as the Commander's Action Division and Legislative Liaison office. Experience also includes applying advanced management principles, budgeting processes, and analytical methods to evaluate resources and resolve complex strategic issues. Experience in engaging directly with high-level stakeholders, including Congress and the White House, to monitor legislative progress and champion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter interests. Experience also includes maintaining continuous liaison across military command structures, overseeing program protection and security, and synthesizing complex data into executive briefings to influence senior management decisions. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Ideal Candidate Must have extensive knowledge working with Security Contracting and contracting actions, F35 Enterprise Wide internal and external operating knowledge, and Communication skills to directly support the PEO. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of the organization. Ability to supervise, mentor, motivate, appraise, and work with subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees. Develops resource (staffing and funding) guidance for subordinate activities and performs continuous appraisal of the utilization of organizational resources in accomplishing program objectives and goals. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships plus a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop project standards covering complex program functions or missions of the organization. Studies and analyses are of such scope that they frequently require a team effort. Projects typically involve development of new approaches to identifying meaningful workload factors and performance quality levels and determining accurate measurement techniques. Mastery of advanced management and organizational policies, procedures, principles, concepts and theories, along with a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines and process. Expert knowledge of wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative methods plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory or enforcement programs are administered to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations issued by the AF, or in measuring and evaluating organizational accomplishments to include used in project analysis to identify, evaluates, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically. Knowledge of program protection, system security, technology assessment and control, foreign military sales, information, industrial, and personnel security concepts, principles, and practices. Ability to recognize and analyze complex analytical problems, conduct research, gather, assemble, and analyze facts, devise recommended solutions and summarize results of the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for appropriate audience use and or top management decision-making. Skill in negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations when they involve substantial resources, extensive changes in established procedures, or conflict with organizational desires. Preparing recommendations for senior management to change the way projects are carried out; in evaluating the content of new or modified procedures for projected impact upon programs and resources; and/or in translating basic rules of engagement into program goals, actions, and deliverables. Ability to direct and engage in activities with Congress, Congressional Staffers, Secretary of the Air Force, Secretary of Defense and the White House. Skill to use, manipulate, and or synthesize various sources of information to evaluate data within the context of the objective to convey F-35 messaging and champion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter interests in the legislative process. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, and maintain good working relations with all individuals and organizations. Ability to plan, organize work and direct team study work to meet deadlines. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. Click here for more information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. 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.