OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
What you'd do
You will serve as an OPERATIONS DIRECTOR in the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT of NAVY WARFARE DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Major duties
You will be the technical lead and authoritative expert for planning, implementing, managing, directing and controlling ongoing Operations Department (N3) programs and projects. You will exercise delegated authority to oversee the overall planning and timely execution of Operations Department programs managed through separate organizational units. You will have managerial responsibility for an organizational unit that executes administrative programs and analytical processes directly affecting the command. You will assist with the development and integration of advanced cross-domain and joint warfighting solutions at all levels of naval warfare. You will manage cross functional programs and projects that involve highly complex and sensitive issues. You will manage the development and evaluation of cross-domain solutions to identified warfighting gaps. You will assist with enhancing warfighting effectiveness and the integration of warfighting solutions and focus on maritime command and control at the tactical and operational level of war. You will manage the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of departmental tasking through divisions supervisors.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience directing, planning, and managing complex, multi-disciplinary operations programs/projects at a tactical and operational level of war. This includes managing cross-functional programs, aligning strategic initiatives, and setting long-range, multi-year work plans. Experience applying expert-level knowledge of Navy and Joint warfare concepts, doctrine, training, fleet experimentation, and tactics. This includes substantial experience coordinating force generation and development activities. Experience demonstrating expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques to measure and analyze the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of large-scale programs and complex projects. Experience orchestrating complex, cross-organizational operations by synchronizing the efforts of internal departments with external organizations and interagency partners. Experience preparing high-level staff reports, project papers, and delivering authoritative briefings to Navy senior leadership (Flag Officers, Senior Executive Service, and Department Heads). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment.
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