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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is seeking an outstanding individual to serve in this Civil Service position in the Senior Executive Service (SES) as the Head, Mission Capable, Persistent and Survivable Naval Platforms Department.
Major Duties
- You will plan and execute the Department's programs, including the research and funding priorities, and other activities related to the conduct of an integrated program of basic research, applied research, and advanced technology development.
- You will be responsible for such fields of science and technology: physics, chemistry, naval engineering, autonomous systems, hydrodynamic, power systems, structural mechanics and platforms signatures.
- You will serve as a consultant and advisor in these fields to top management officials of the Office of Naval Research, Department of Navy, Department of Defense, other government agencies, and industrial and university research organizations.
- You will be responsible for identifying/learning the operational needs of the Department of the Navy and Department of Defense, which may require research, applied research, or advanced technology development in the fields under your purview.
- You will be responsible for obtaining the services of foremost scientists/engineers in academia, industry, the Naval Research Laboratory, Navy labs, and other government facilities to form technical approaches to meet specific identified needs.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Failure to provide a separate narrative statement which describes fully and concisely how your experience meets the competencies described in the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications will eliminate you from consideration. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: You will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).They are designed to assess executive experience and potential - not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed in a variety of senior executive positions. Failure to meet a qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.) More information on these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.aspThe ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf(Note: Current career Senior Executive Service (SES); former career Senior Executive Service (SES) who are reinstatement-eligible; and graduates of OPM-certified Candidate Development Programs are not required to address the ECQs, but must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications.) 1) Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5) Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. Each MTQ must not exceed 2 pages.) 1. Progressive, responsible and substantial experience (preferably with professional experience and education at the doctoral level in the performance and management of research, technology and/or developmental programs in ship structures and design (to include naval engineering, materials engineering, hydrodynamics, power systems, and platform signatures), undersea weapons, and basic and applied science in physics, chemistry and materials. This experience may be evidenced by such factors as recent publications presented papers, invited talks, leadership roles in professional organizations, and substantial growth in programmatic responsibility. 2. Recent experience in the direct management and coordination of large integrated relevant science and/or technology projects. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/... and
0801 Professional Engineering Series
1301 General Physical Science 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.
Pay Range
$168,165.00 - $192,300.00