Supervisory Program Manager (Director of External Affairs)
What you'd do
This position resides within the Secretariat for Special Operations (SSO), Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict (OASW(SO/LIC)). Under 10 U.S.C. §§ 138 and 167, the ASW(SO/LIC) is the principal civilian advisor to the Secretary of War for special operations and oversees SOF readiness, resources, equipment, and civilian personnel.
Major duties
Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Develops and executes the Secretariat's integrated legislative engagement plan to secure and sustain authorities, resources, and policy support for SSO and SOF programs. Integrates legislative strategy with SSO and SOF capability-development, readiness, and resource oversight portfolios. Directs development of speeches, talking points, and executive communication products for ASW(SO/LIC) and the Director, SSO. Leads strategic outreach to industry, academia, and allied partners to strengthen understanding of SSO and SOF priorities and modernization initiatives. Supervises a multidisciplinary staff of civilian, military, and contractor personnel specializing in legislative analysis, communications, and outreach.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GS 15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS14) in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to: 1) Directing or managing legislative affairs and congressional relations for a large military or defense activity; 2) Analyzing, developing, and implementing legislative strategies, policy initiatives, or resource advocacy efforts that support organizational objectives and influence executive decision-making; AND 3) Advising senior executive leadership on the strategic impact of pending legislation and appropriations actions on special operations, irregular warfare, or other national defense programs and objectives. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
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