THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE DOD QRB PILOT PROGRAM. This is a Senior Executive Service Tier 1 position. This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQS and TQS within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.). EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): 1. Demonstrated experience managing, organizing and leading a high performing workforce across geographically dispersed locations involving multiple business disciplines to include financial management and/or acquisition programs. 2. Expert in financial and acquisition management. Must possess extensive knowledge in planning, negotiation, execution, and administration of financial management and acquisition programs for a variety of complex and technical requirements in support of Ballistic Missile Defense Systems or an equivalent large-scale missile defense system. DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate the 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. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be within the resume.
Serves as the Deputy DZ, the incumbent advices the DZ on alternative plans and programs for missile defense objectives, projected threats, allied contributions, and integrated program analyses. As Deputy, the incumbent also advises the Director on Planning, Programming, Budget, Budget and Execution (PPBE) efforts to acquire MDS and supports the development of capability-based acquisition and development goals and strategies. Serves as the Deputy DZ, an advisor to the DZ on all matters related to strategic resource planning for the entire spectrum of the MDA operational mission and financial requirements. Earned Value Management, cost estimating, manpower/allocations, human resources matters, and Legislative liaison. Aligns and ensures there are available resources to meet unpredictable and changing requirements. Provides the Director, MDA and the DZ recommendations regarding acquisition challenges that could negatively affect the Agency's capability to meet mission requirements. Serves as the C/CFO, the incumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for developing, coordination, integrating and executing financial management policies, programs and processes for the effective utilization of $11 billion annually in support of MDA mission requirements. Serves as the Agency's key spokesperson regarding financial management matters with the Department, the Services, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), General Accounting Office (GAO), other Executive agencies, and Congress. The C/CFO ensures MDA is compliant with the Chief Financial Officer Act of 1990 and all legislation pertaining to financial reporting. The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic financial goals. Directs the agency's day-to-day financial management program to include budget formulation, presentation, justification, and execution; financial management policy development; publishing financial statements; funds control; establishment of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Board; oversight of financial management accounting systems; oversight of financial metrics; implementation of the Federal Financial Managers Integrity Act; and analysis of financial management and program management data. In collaboration with the Director for Acquisition, the incumbent serves as the final financial authority regarding MDA's acquisition investments. The incumbent's decisions are critical to ensure the state of the art business systems to support the Warfighter. The C/CFO is delegated full authority and responsibility for the development, direction, and administration of the Agency's Financial Management programs and represents the DZ at organizational reviews to provide the Director, MDA updates on the status of the key issues regarding budget, planning, execution, and allocations. Provides oversight of MDA budget formulation, presentation, and justification requirements. Participates in the Agency's corporate decision-making process, identifies issues for consideration and provides authoritative recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), OMB, GAO, and Congress to come to resolution. Serves as the Agency's Chief Executive for Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR). Oversees development of MDA budget estimates to include Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Construction (MILCON), the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund and Rapid Research funds. Prepares the Director, MDA in the defense of the Agency's budget to Congress, OMB, USD(R&E), and the Services. Serves as the primary interfaces with the DoD Comptroller. Ensures MDA's funding remains consistent with congressional appropriations, regulatory and statutory requirements. Briefs and represents the Agency at the senior Department forums to include the Program and Budget Development, Missile Defense Executive Board, 3-Star, Deputy's Management Action Group, the National Security Council, OMB, and Congressional briefings. Works directly with the Defense Under Secretaries, Defense Executives, and congressional staff and serves as the focal point to response to OSD, OMB, the Congressional Budget Office, the Congressional Resource Service and GAO. Directs, formulates, and oversees Agency budget formulation, execution, and reporting. Analyzes the impact of MDA budget options during each phase of the budget process.