Special Assistant

Summary Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Responsibilities This position is located in the Operations Directorate, where the incumbent serves as the Special Assistant to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Assistant Director, Operations. Responsible for analyzing and advising on a variety of administrative requirements and serves as the point of contact and authority on all matters of an administrative or clerical nature. Reviews, prioritizes and addresses substantive and very complex issues impacting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Operations programs. Participates with the Assistant Director, Operations in sensitive negotiations with external high-ranking officials to resolve critical issues and projects. Prepares and/or coordinates recurring and other reports, and responses to senior management requests. Works in collaboration with the Assistant Director Operations and other Directorate personnel to aide in regular and electronic mail, telephone calls, and other communications. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting within comprehensive analyses for critical issues such as short- and long-term strategies for administrative policies and programs. 2) Experience conducting presentations to advise mid-level management and peers. 3) communicate both orally and in writing, with all levels of management. 4) Writing and/or editing a variety of materials (reports, memorandums, emails). For the GS-14: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Conducting comprehensive analyses of critical issues such as short-and long-term strategies for administrative policies and programs. 2) Advising senior leaders on technical policies and procedures, statutory and regulatory requirement and presenting recommendations. 3) Communicating orally and in writing, with all levels of executives and senior leaders. 4) Writing and/or editing a variety of materials (reports, memorandums, emails) and for executives and senior level review and approval. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional Information DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, and the opportunity to telecommute. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 1 year if one has not already been completed. Drug Testing: If you are given access to classified information, you will be subject to random drug testing. If you are selected for a special sensitive position, you will be placed in a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to such a position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment. Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a personnel security investigation which must be favorably adjudicated for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information. If you are selected for a critical/special sensitive position, you will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). For a critical sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level. For a special sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level AND you will be subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraph. Telework: Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. PCS: Relocation expenses reimbursed – Yes – You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses will be offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability. Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date. Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp#ictap Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial 3-year term (not less than 2 years and 11 months) may apply regardless of their current geographical location. Veterans must submit their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to be considered under this authority. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.