Summary You will serve as a Program Analysis Officer (Force Improvement Officer/Director)) in the Office Of The Executive Director (N02), Commander Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), Norfolk, Virginia and report to the Executive Director (Senior Executive Service {Level II}), Commander Submarine Forces (CSF) of COMSUBFOR.
Duties You will serve as the principal advisor and executive leader on the development, implementation, and evaluation of continuous improvement strategies across Commander Submarine Forces (CSF), Squadrons and all subordinate Commands. | You will develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy that supports long-term mission success and builds warfighting capability and capacity. | You will manage the Force Improvement (FI) program. | You will identify and execute Fleet-level initiatives to promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, such as Training, qualifications, and proficiency, Leadership and management. | You will coordinate with the Director of Submarine Safety Office at least quarterly during the Hazard Review Board to ensure endorsed corrective recommendations intent of actions are met and provide updates at Command Executive Boards as directed. | You will act as the Submarine Force Lessons Learned Manager. Manage the Submarine Force Lessons Learned database such that an accessible, user-friendly product is available to all crews. | You will oversee the creation and implementation of policies, tools, and frameworks that support organizational learning. | You will Provide periodic Force Improvement (FI) updates to the Submarine Force utilizing appropriate venues. | You will be responsible for aligning Force learning programs with Fleet-wide goals, including readiness, operational excellence, and talent development. | You will be responsible for removing barriers to Force Improvement initiatives and corrective actions across multiple echelons. | You will perform a full range of personnel management functions and have direct administrative and technical supervision
Qualifications
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 and understanding of submarine operations is required to understand and lead force improvement efforts across a variety of problem sets in the submarine force.
*Previous command level experience is required to coordinate with commanders and executives in the Submarine Force, across various TYCOMs and SYSCOMs, and up Echelon.
*Experience and Strong understanding of the principles of Organizational Learning and continuous improvement which is fundamental to the operations of the Force Improvement Office.
*Experience and detailed understanding of Service Title 10 responsibilities and the organization and functions of headquarters staffs.
*Experience and professional knowledge of the functions of Military Services, Unified Combatant Commanders, fleet commanders, including how to develop relationships that help achieve objectives.
- Experience and thorough understanding of the ramifications of concepts, planning and policy proposals on Navy interests and ability to relate Navy concerns to appropriate representatives.
- Experience and program and/or project management expertise in outlining objectives, setting goals, monitoring progress and reporting outcomes.
- Experience and ability to identify gaps in recommendations and assess the impact on operations.
- Experience and ability to solve problems independently while effectively communicating efforts and elevating concerns as necessary.
- Experience and mastery knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve complex management processes.
- Experience and knowledge of data management and analytics to supervise the management and trending of the force improvement database.
- Skill in computer applications, to include spreadsheet analysis, database management (for example Excel, Jupiter/Advanta/ MS Teams), document manipulation and change tracking; archiving; and automated data processing tools and equipment.
- Experience and ability to develop professional relationships with and broker agreements between Navy enterprise stakeholders.
- Experience and ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects in various stages.
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. How you will be evaluated In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Flexibility
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Integrity/Honesty
- Interpersonal Skills
- Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Reasoning
- Self-Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Teamwork
INFLUENCING/NEGOTIATING
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. How to apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
- Click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
- If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
- Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
- Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
- Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
- Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
For more general information, system requirements and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
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Other information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Position holds a role in Nuclear Deterrent Mission (NDM).
Salary varies depending on location:
Point Loma: $169,001 to $197,200; Groton: $166,928 to $197,200; Kings Bay: $147,945 to $192,331; Pearl Harbor: $154,454 to $197,200; Norfolk VA: $150,144 to $195,190
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.