Vice Director for Programs

Summary If you enjoy a challenging job and would like to make a difference with our national defense and security, DISA is the place for you. DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enables the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader implementing "people programs" and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to http://www.disa.mil/ for more information. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen. This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. The incumbent must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph and maintain Special Compartmentalized security access. The incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain Classified Courier orders. This position is a Testing Designated Position, which requires the incumbent to submit to random testing of urine and illegal drugs or substances. Per the Ethics in Government Act, Public Law 95-521, Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 278, required. This is an Acquisition Workforce Key Leadership Position (KLP). This position may require pre-employment and periodic counter-intelligence polygraph exams. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, demonstrate that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualifications and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs (2 page maximum per ECQ and 10 page maximum for all ECQs). Failure to submit ECQ narratives will result in being rated as 'ineligible. 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 a 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification within their resume. Failure to meet the technical qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. TQ 1 - Expertise in the concepts, principles, and practices across a broad spectrum of information disciplines to identify integration issues that have a direct impact on a wide range of operations performed by the agency, to include in-depth knowledge of enterprise-class service delivery, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes, enterprise help desk support, enterprise architecture development and implementation. TQ 2 -Experience leading the development of technical, programmatic, and strategic planning that will enable programs or mission spaces to achieve integrated and secure capability solutions that extend across strategic and high-level enterprise operating levels. DoD Joint Enterprise-wide Experience: Possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional information This is an Acquisition Workforce Key Leadership Position (KLP). In accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program, the incumbent must possess Acquisition certification in the Program Management Functional Area at the Advanced Functional Tier and meet all other KLP requirements prior to entering this position. The incumbent must possess 10 years of acquisition experience in an acquisition workforce position, 4 of those years serving in a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). Upon entry into this position the incumbent must complete and sign DD Form 2889, Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement Key Leadership Position (KLP). The DD Form 2889 is a written agreement to remain in federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, you do not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. Any deviation from KLP requirements can only be waived by the Component Acquisition Executive. You must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification. All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES. Permanent Change of Station Costs (PCS) may be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. Relocation allowances will be considered. You may serve up to a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. Read more 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, and growth & learning. To find out more, visit our benefits information page: http://www.disa.mil/careers/benefits.html. 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.