SUPERVISORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Description:

DCSA's Security Programs Office is seeking a Supervisory Program Specialist, to serve as the Chief of the DCSA Operations Center in Quantico, Virginia. The incumbent must have practical knowledge of command and control operations, security, emergency management concepts, continuity of operations, staff planning, and risk management processes used by the DoD and interagency community. Consider DCSA and be a part of America's Gatekeeper Team!

Requirements:

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: i.e. for professional positions or positions with a basic education requirement: http://main.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/foreign-affairs series- 0130/; i.e. for positions with no IOR: http://main.opm.gov/ policy-dataoversight/ classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management and -program-analysis-series-0343/) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 04/08/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG -13 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes:

1. The incumbent must have practical knowledge of command-and-control operations, security, emergency management concepts, continuity of operations, staff planning, risk management, mission assurance processes used by the DoD and interagency community.
   1. Knowledge of military command structure, missions, roles, and organizational structure sufficient to manage process complex and diverse staff actions and advise agency leadership on agency equities during routine, continuity, or contingency operations.
      1. Must have experience working in or managing Operations Centers, Emergency Operations Centers, Fusion Cells, or similar organizations.
         1. Must have experience managing or responding to crises or emergencies and either leading teams in response or providing timely decision support in dynamic environments.
            
            Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
         2. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
         3. Strategic Thinking - Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment that takes into consideration the environment, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks and contingencies, recognizing the implications for the organization and stakeholders.
         4. Influencing/negotiating - Establishes and maintains relationships with key individuals/groups; understands what motivates them. Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information, find solutions, and accomplish goals.
         5. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions and strategy, or unexpected obstacles, processes, and requirements.