HQE Senior Advisor Strategic Initiative Group with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties The HQE will provide expert experience-based mentoring, teaching, training, advice, and recommendations to SpOC senior leaders to improve training, exercises, operations and help oversee special projects that improve combat readiness. The HQE will identify and implement timely solutions to operational and administrative hurdles hindering Space Force Generation (SPAFORGEN) readiness improvements, frequently coordinating efforts with Headquarters U.S. Space Force, other field commands, as well as external governmental organizations and agencies. The HQE will assist the Commander in developing and implementing a new strategic design for SpOC to improve the posture of the command for Great Power Competition. The HQE will align training and exercise events with U.S. Space Command's Joint Space Operations Plan (JSOP). The HQE will form and direct planning teams as necessary to address specific planning requirements that facilitate the delivery and defense of space capabilities to close kill chains and negate adversary counterspace campaigns. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Disclosure of Political Appointments Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment. Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings. Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning. Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code. Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Qualifications Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. HQEs contribute in a variety of occupational fields, such as soft and hard sciences, engineering, technology, human resources, business, transformation, education, medicine, languages, and logistics. HQEs may be hired to mentor, lead, oversee, direct, manage, and or consult on DoD programs and initiatives, including high profile and fast track assignments. HQEs serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Official and may be terminated at any time. When practicable, they should be given no less than 3-days' advance notice. Additional requirements include: executive-level experience in IT/ET architecture concepts and program management to include emerging technologies not currently in use within the DoD; a high level of personal initiative, creative problem solving skills, and innovative thought; and the ability to present and defend independent positions at the highest levels of government Education Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desired. A master's or advanced degree from an accredited institution is highly desired. An undergraduate technical degree or an advanced degree in either a technical or management field is highly desired. Additional information Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applications will be evaluated against the position requirements. Failure to meet the position duties and qualifications will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS. A. A resume-based application method will be used. Do NOT submit traditional ECQ narratives. Instead, applicants are required to submit a resume, not to exceed 5 pages, that shows possession of the ECQs. (See preferred format below). Upload in PDF format . PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER B. Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level (applies only to current or former civilian government employee). C. Military: Retired - a copy of your DD214 and/or Retirement orders; Active Duty. Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application , Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification . Documents are required. D. (Optional): Ethnicity and Race Identification, SF-181 Form available at: E. (Optional): Self-Identification of Disability, SF-256 Form available at: DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Please follow the below instructions to submit applications. Any applications received that do not include all of the required documents or do not meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/07/2024. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here . Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. PREFERRED RESUME FORMAT: (Limit 5 pages/Times New Roman 12-font) ( Do Not Use the USAJOBS Resume Builder ) - Please submit a typewritten resume (upload as a PDF), including the following information: Job Information: Announcement number (MRL-00366) and title of the position to which you are applying. Personal Information: Full name, mailing

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