SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the primary coordinator and executor of day-to-day division operations. .

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As a SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the primary coordinator and executor of day-to-day division operations. These operations involve de-conflicting multiple, simultaneous advisory missions and ensuring incoming formal tasks, like Capability Force Requests, are assigned to the appropriate internal teams.
• The incumbent must also dynamically re-allocate division resources and adjust timelines in response to short-notice, time-sensitive contingencies from Combatant Command operational partners.
• Responsible for synchronizing tasks, managing timelines, and maintaining situational awareness to ensure mission requirements are performed effectively and leadership is informed. Execution lead for DIV sensitive activities, advisory operations in support of Combatant Command operations, and confirmed Capability Force Request (CFR)/taskings.
• Manages planning, tasking, and reporting to ensure operational tempo, visibility, and compliance are maintained. Operates with broad independence under general guidance and produces work with significant impact on organizational mission, external stakeholders, and senior-level decision-making, aligning operational requirements, contractor support, and oversight constraints. When managing planning, the incumbent considers competing COCOM priorities against available division resources to develop achievable courses of action for leadership approval. The plans and taskings they develop are directives that flow down to embedded teams, while their reporting consists of consolidating operational SITREPS into executive summaries for the Division Chief and external stakeholders.
• Serves as an Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative (ACOR).

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance required.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment drug test prior to being appointed and submit to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
• Ability to possess a current and valid passport required.
• Requires to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.
• Requires travel to both national and international locations approximately 20 % annually including OCONUS travel.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Operational synchronization, battle rhythm management, decision support, and operational oversight from an administrative management perspective.
• Daily tasks will include consolidating, drafting, and reviewing Situation Reports (SITREPS) with input from branch chiefs, ideal candidate has superior written and verbal communication skills and can proof products for coherence, department priorities, and clarity.
• Influence and negotiate with others, leading teams, and financial management across a program is essential.

(EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME)

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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