Chief Of Staff

Job summary

Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, DFAS VRA employees. Applicants on the Cleveland list may be placed at Bratenahl. We may use this announcement to fill other position in I&T Dir. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.

Major duties

Serves as the Chief of Staff to the Director of the Information and Technology Directorate providing advice and assistance on directing and managing all aspects of the Directorate operations. Oversees the development and revisions of plans, budgets, and other organizational changes. Directs the administration of activities that support and affect all elements of the Directorate, including activities related to the development and execution of strategic goals, policies, and procedures. Initiates, coordinates and oversees extensive research, special studies and assignments where multiple functions may be involved. Coordinates actions, clarifies responsibilities and timelines for completion. Provides recommendations for improving the business practices of the Directorate based upon comprehensive analysis of present operations and organizational structure. Assesses financial management policy and procedures to ensure the Directorate maintains a sound and progressive program that meets Agency goals and objectives. Plans, manages and supervises the assigned area which consists of professional and/or administrative personnel.

Qualification

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-14) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Providing advice on integrating financial management policies, programs and systems for an organization; advising on budget and resource allocation for an organization; defining, establishing and directing complex programs and projects and coordinating feasibility studies; conducting research and providing advice for an organizations' mission, goals, objectives. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS, below for instructions.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

Evaluations

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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.