DEPUTY ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF (FORCE READINESS) Jobs

Surface Force Readiness And Assessment Program AssistantYou will perform very broad, complex and extensive assignments and studies relative to the Surface Force Readiness and Assessment programs.You will work will encompass continual evaluation of the readiness requirements and the planned, programmed, and budget resources; development of responsive policies and operating procedures for cost-effective ship readiness.You will develop, implement, coordinate and execute a wide range of strategic and operational level functions relating to assessment and sustainment of operational and material readiness.You will provide support as the principal civilian assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Readiness and/or Commander.You will direct the recruitment, assignment, training, and completion of performance evaluations for the directorate's military and civilian staff.You will serve as the senior civilian in the N4 Readiness Directorate and formulate the directorate's civilian personnel management policy, and restructure plans and approve all new positions.You will be responsible for comprehensive budget formulation and financial program management for funds, providing executive leadership with extensive information on which to base critical program decisions.Must be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level.Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.You will be required to maintain a current valid United States driver's license.You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.This is a Mission Essential position.Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics.Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.Experience at the master-level applying knowledge of U.S. Naval Surface Force operations and Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) missions, programs, and organizational relationships.Experience with or knowledge of surface-readiness issues, including: Maintenance and Engineering Type Commander (TYCOM) material inspections Amphibious readiness; Cruiser-destroyer (CRUDES) readiness Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Mine Countermeasures (MCM) readiness.Experience applying significant knowledge of analysis, training, doctrine, and assessment techniques related to surface readiness, including the ability to prepare and deliver operational and resource briefings.Experience applying broad experience in ship maintenance and modernization, including maintenance methodologies, surface-ship availability planning and execution, and engineering/cost-effectiveness studies.Experience with contract acquisition and administration, especially procurement requests, technical direction, statements of work, contracting procedures, and strategies.Familiarity with the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and ship-readiness funding/resource requirements.Familiarity with Fleet Command and TYCOM structures, plus detailed knowledge of ship classes and shipboard organization.