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Summary Please read carefully the information listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement to ensure you submit a complete application. Responsibilities The Director, Research Business Operations is responsible for the management and execution of the Army Research Laboratory's (ARL) business activities and ARL's chief source of professional assistance on major questions, controversial points and related matters for business domains to include Human Capital, Information Technology, Resource Management, Acquisition and Supply, Facilities and Infrastructure, and Program Management to include Strategic Partnerships. The Director has the authority to make recommendations, commitments, and decisions for the Director, DEVCOM ARL and Director's staff on agreements and policies dealing with ARL research business operations. Continuously reshapes an innovative partnership agenda and approaches with academic, commercial, other government, and Army organizations across the U.S. and internationally. Provides strategic insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term planning of the organization. Engages and advises at Senior Executive/General Officer level across the Army, DoD, and other Government agencies on matters related to the full-spectrum of ARL's business domain. Ensures oversight and compliance with complex regulations and policies for a nearly $2B research program conducted by government employees, funded partners and contractors, and collaborators at over 50 national locations and internationally. Issues of particular sensitivity include high-levels of classification, hazards (e.g. explosives, radiation, biological human use, cadaveric testing, and animal use). Analyzes and assesses the foundational research enterprise retrospectively, continuously, and projected forward for performance and trends and recommends new approaches to increase unique value provided to the Army. Integrates ARL's business domain processes with Combat Capabilities Development Command (also known as DEVCOM), higher headquarters, and partners in manner to support command priorities and increase value while in consonance with higher headquarters, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional direction and Army priorities. Programmatic oversight of a budget of approximately $2B annually. Responsible for a workforce of approximately 294 civilians' professionals- administrative, scientific, technical, and support personnel, including 4 Senior Scientific Technical Mangers (SSTMs); 1 military; and approximately 247 contract personnel. Workforce is approximately 75% business professionals (DJ 2/3/4; GS 5-15) with majority at DJ 3. Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position. You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required. You must sign a mobility agreement. You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter. The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process. Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army. Qualifications **To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications, if applicable (such as Education - see below). Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. (1) Mandatory Executive Core Qualification (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) (ECQ) All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. Use the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model to describe your accomplishments. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. Failure to do so, will result in an 'ineligible' rating. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Total ECQ write-up should not exceed 10 pages using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Please Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, who have been certified by the OPM do not need to address ECQs. However, Current or Former SES members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility and Candidates who have successfully graduated from an OPM approved Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification. ECQ 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. ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to 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. ECQ 3 - Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 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. (2) MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S) (TQ): (MANDATORY SUBMISSION) A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. Your TQ must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Total TQ write-up should not exceed 2 pages per TQ using 12pt, Arial or Times New Roman with 1-inch margins. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: TQ: I have the knowledge and ability to manage a large and diverse business enterprise to support a research and technology organization including the areas of human capital; information technology; cyber security; resource management; acquisition and supply; facilities and infrastructure; and program management to include strategic partnerships with national and international partners; business and data analytics; and technology transition. Advocate and defend technical business/program recommendations and decisions in adversarial financial, technical and managerial environments. Education Acquisition Requirement: This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Unless specifically waived by the appropriate Army official, (i.e., the Director of Acquisition Career Management, the Army Acquisition Executive, or the Secretary of the Army) or if the employee is Grandfathered under 10 U.S.C. 1736(c)(1), the following are statutorily mandated requirements (Reference: 10 U.S.C. 1732 and 1737): - This critical acquisition position (CAP) requires PRACTITIONER Level certification in acquisition Functional Area ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT". This certification must be met within 4 years of appointment. - Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Veteran's Preference: By law Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Non Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision. E-verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.