Deputy Associate Director for Acquisition, Senior Procurement Executive

Summary

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of War (DoW) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (USW (I&S)). This position is in the Acquisition Directorate and reports to DCSA's Associate Director, Acquisition and Technology. This is a Tier 2 position.

Duties

• As the Deputy Associate Director for Acquisition, Senior Procurement Executive, you serve as the principal consultant and advisor on all procurement and contract administration matters for the DCSA Director, Deputy Director, CoS, agency program leaders and other executives and leaders. The Deputy Associate Director for Acquisition, Senior Procurement Executive shares expertise and provides direction in the development of DCSA policies, programs, and objectives to ensure their proper execution in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders, policies, guidance, and instructions. Responsibilities Include: Determines DCSA procurement program emphases and goals, and establishes standards and procedures for the effective and efficient implementation of DCSA procurement activities. Evaluates agency-wide procurement effectiveness, economy, and customer service and develops methods to continually improve them. Provides overall strategic direction for optimal end-to-end acquisition system and supervises both requirements and acquisition teams. Establishes program emphases and goals, and produces results through strategic planning, developing operational plans and policies, and issuing pertinent regulations, guidelines, and instructions to successfully achieve desired goals. Holds subordinate managers and supervisors accountable for the performance of their delegated authorities and responsibilities by periodically reviewing and evaluating program direction and accomplishments and making appropriate adjustments, to include organizational changes, as needed. Serves as a focal point and catalyst for ensuring rapid, effective, and comprehensive follow-through on high level matters in assigned areas, especially those related to initiatives affecting DCSA contracting and procurement activities. Oversees the development of special analyses and reports on sensitive issues or items of particular interest to the Director, relating to the products and services provided by DCSA, including coordinating complex and often conflicting views and recommendations within the government. Coordinates acquisition and requirements policy initiatives with other DCSA offices, Federal agencies, state and local governments, and other interested parties, as appropriate.

Qualifications

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 be disqualified. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): Demonstrated experience managing a large diverse acquisition activity, including a comprehensive knowledge of acquisition management, including laws, regulations, principals, and practices applicable to all phases of the contracting process. Demonstrated ability to direct strategic planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of short and long-range acquisition management programs.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).