Duties

Summary

The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is the recognized leader as a corporate university, advancing the use of technology in all areas of education. Faculty members are "thinking partners" with customers and students, continuously improving product and service delivery to provide the right knowledge and skills at the point of need. This position is for a Professor of Program Management (International Acquisition), providing mission assistance, classroom offerings and on-line resources.
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Responsibilities

Provides intermediate and executive level instruction and facilitation regarding key considerations in creating international program strategies, in support of acquisition strategies. Expertise will support a portfolio of executive acquisition courses and other learning assets as needed for DOD civilian and military acquisition and security cooperation professionals. Consulting engagements support acquisition and security cooperation managers at the GS-14/15 and O-5/O-6 level, and Senior Executive Service members or flag/general officers.

Contributes expertise in International Acquisition and Exportability (IA&E) considerations for acquisition programs, as part of designing and maintaining continuous learning (on line) assets to guide successful planning and execution across the life cycle of defense acquisition programs.

Provides specialized consulting on IA&E in acquisition programs. Provides expertise to help design and lead workshops for acquisition teams promoting consideration of IA&E early in the acquisition life-cycles.

Conducts instruction and mission assistance with respect to leadership and management positions in international acquisition programs, and participation in, and management of, key activities across the acquisition project life cycle.

Builds relationships and collaborates with peers and acquisition management leaders from all organizations within their area of responsibility.

Elicits feedback from customers, students and stakeholders to shape the content and delivery of learning assets to improve the customers' international acquisition outcomes.

Creates learning asset content as needed, and coordinates with learning asset and technology divisions that manage related curriculum.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You will be expected to travel up to 25% for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• DAU participates in e-Verify with the DHS and USCIS
• Security Clearance: Secret

Qualifications

You must have specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position, and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully.

Must have specialized experience and skills in developing and implementing International Acquisition and Exportability strategies for defense programs and warfighting capabilities, or relatable industry experience. Must poses in depth knowledge of the legal and practical aspects of International Acquisition planning on defense programs. Also need knowledge of the current laws, regulations and policies associated with IA&E regulations. Subject Matter Expertise areas include but are not limited to: Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure and export controls; and International Acquisition transfer mechanisms - Foreign Military Sales, Direct Commercial Sales, and International Cooperative Programs.

Delivery of Learning and Development programs: Ability to facilitate adult learning, including communicating (orally and in writing) complex international acquisition material to students with different backgrounds and experiences; proficiency in classroom or workplace instructional delivery to include guided discussions, lectures, facilitation of problem-based or case-based learning or other experiential approaches; ability to incorporate the learner's experience into the learning process along with the ability to motivate learners to actively participate; and the ability to organize information. Typical courses are 1 week duration. Instruction is both on campus and off site, which sometimes requires travel out of the area (Temporary Duty).

Consulting: Ability to consult with DOD clients at various levels of experience and authority from mid-grade to general officers/SES, including but not limited to areas related to IA&E guiding the acquisition planning process and program execution.

Learning Asset Management: Ability to develop and maintain both in-residence and online learning assets/products, for relevant career fields in the DoD Acquisition Workforce. Includes ability to continuously assess and maintain currency, and quality of these artifacts or associated online communities of practice.

Education

Additional information

*Multiple Career Fields eligible: position can be filled by someone from 1101 (Prog Mgmt), 1102 (Contracting), or 801 (Engineering). Other acquisition career fields will be considered, as long as job requirements met.

DAU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. DAU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
For additional information on specific health benefits, life insurance, retirement, etc. please visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp .
For additional information on the Thrift Savings Plan please visit: http://www.tsp.gov .
For additional Veteran's information please visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/VetPreference.asp or http://www.fedshirevets.gov

DAWIA Level II (in Program Management, Engineering, or Contracting) required, with ability to obtain Level III certification within 24 months. Other acquisition career field certifications will be considered as long as job requirements are met.

If selected for this position, you MUST be able to begin work within 90 days of acceptance.

Drug Testing: This position may be subject to random drug testing.

You will be required to join the DAU Faculty Plan as established by Title 10 of the US Code. This position is in the excepted service (non-career). Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to sign a statement indicating that they are leaving the competitive services voluntarily to accept an appointment in the excepted service.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 85 or above will be considered "well qualified". For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap(http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap)

Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf (htt

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application .

Multiple vacancies may be filled at various geographic locations within the Defense Acquisition University. Pay will vary by geographic location.

At the supervisor's discretion, the selectee may be able to work remotely.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans' preference eligibility is treated as a positive factor when making a selection from external sources. It is applied when the organization makes a final selection from the candidates with substantially equal qualifications as described in the Best Meets Mission Requirements definition below. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Best Meets Mission Requirements definition: Applicant has the knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies to substantially exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. This equates to the best qualified assessment criteria established for the vacancy and based on overall demonstrated experience, education, training, appraisals/evaluations, job-related awards, certifications, honors and relevant outside activities.

Pay Band A: Minimum Prerequisites
You must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and have at least 4 years of experience in the appropriate functional area in either government or industry.

Pay Band B: Minimum Prerequisites
You must possess a Master's Degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and have at least 6 years of experience in the appropriate functional area in either government or industry.

Pay Band C: Minimum Prerequisites
You must possess a Master's Degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and have at least 8 years of experience in the appropriate functional area in either government or industry.

The President of DAU can waive all criteria.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Résumé: The latest resume submitted will be used to determine qualifications.

Complete Assessment Questionnaire

Other Supporting Documents

The following supporting documents are REQUIRED to verify your individual eligibility status. Not all will apply for each applicant. They MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement. SF-50 - (If applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees- with the exception of current permanent DAU employees, please provide your most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional tenure and the highest grade held on a permanent basis.

If you claim Veteran's Preference, (5 or 10 points) you MUST provide a copy of your DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4) listing the dates of military service and rank. If you are claiming 10 points (10 percent or more disability), you must also provide a letter from the Veterans Affairs Office and a completed SF-15 (Application for 10-point Veterans Preference - http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf ) substantiating your claim.

Performance Appraisal: Current or previous federal employees.

Other documents identified in the announcement.

Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered or uploaded are received, legible, and accurate.

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.