Duties

Summary

The Director, Supply Chain Risk Management (Dir, SCRM) supports the Chief Information Security Officer - Acquisition in the implementation of next generation secure supply chain capabilities. The Dir, SCRM addresses cybersecurity risks to supply chains affecting the Department of Defense weapon systems and critical infrastructure. The significant of the cyber threat, as characterized in the National Defense Strategy, highlights the importance of mitigating cyber risks to DoD supply chains.

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Responsibilities

Dir, SCRM Leads the development and analyzes the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as well as the implementation of next generation secure supply chain capabilities to enhance the ability of the Department to conduct the Acquisition and Sustainment mission in a contested cyber environment, and enhance the integrity of multi-billion dollar DoD acquisition programs. Oversees the execution of supply chain illumination and risk assessment programs in support of multi-billion dollar DoD acquisition programs. Evaluates the results of those assessments based on an expert knowledge of threats and vulnerabilities identified by Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chain risks. Recommends risk mitigation strategies and approaches to mitigate identified risks to enhance the security of the DIB and the cyber security of the weapon systems acquired and sustained by the industrial base. Specific duties include but are not limited too:

• Optimizes existing DoD efforts to identify, protect, detect, respond to and recover from network and supply chain security threats. Develops new and innovative approaches to improve integration of existing efforts and sharing of information across the DoD about threats to the supply chain.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Executive Order 13806, Executive Order 13873, Government-wide blocking authority for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) from "foreign adversaries" led by Commerce with focus on industry, FY18 NDAA Sec 1659 and FY 19 NDAA Sec 1613, and NIST SP 800-161 ICT SCRM.
• Coordinate with the relevant counterintelligence, law enforcement, and acquisition organizations in order to ensure DoD operational priorities and actions are aligned with applicable Federal Government laws and regulations.
• Conduct an outreach program to increase the exposure of the SCRM program through partnering with DoD offices, other Federal agencies, the FASC, academia and industry. Interacts regularly with senior government officials, field-level personnel, and industry partners, in order to provide briefings, training, liaison, and guidance on all SCRM matters related to the Department.
• Coordinate with the relevant DIB partners to ensure DoD operational priorities and actions are aligned with applicable Federal Government cybersecurity policy.
• Conduct an outreach program to increase the exposure of the CMMC program through partnering with DoD offices, other Federal agencies, the FASC, academia and industry. Interacts regularly with senior government officials, field-level personnel, and industry partners, in order to provide briefings, training, liaison, and guidance on all CMMC matters related to the Department.
• Directs the professional staff, and supporting contractor and/or FFRDC workforce and oversees the management of the activities of the Office of Supply Chain Risk Management. Ensures staff is individually trained and experienced such that they are recognized as the Department's primary authorities on supply chain illumination and risk management.
• Ability to translate broad national security objectives/policies and relate defense guidance into specific programmatic guidance for programs implemented by the Services and Defense Components.
  

Travel Required

25% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) and be subject to a CI Scope Polygraph.
• Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on
• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• You will serve a two-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately, not to exceed 10 pages. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so will result in a rating of 'ineligible.' When responding to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per ECQ, and address each ECQ separately. OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application. In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at:
http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf

Applicants must utilize the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model when writing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Use two examples of relevant experience for each ECQ being sure your experience matches the ECQ criteria.
Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.).

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.

Applicants that are either Career SES members, or graduates of the Office of Personnel Management Certified Development Program are not required to address the ECQs.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification.

Demonstrated knowledge across a wide range of complex acquisition topics to include acquisition policy, advanced software acquisition, and the strategies for securing the defense industrial base.

Demonstrated knowledge of a wide range of cybersecurity topics, with a specific emphasis on the cybersecurity challenges with securing the Defense Industrial Base.

Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures regarding supply chain risk management.

DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications).

Education

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

The incumbent must possess a broad knowledge of national security and military strategies, acquisition policy, legislative process, resource allocation, international experience and requirements generation processes and:

A. A strong background in supply chain management as well as acquisition policy experience with analytical and program management skills.

and

B. Incumbent's program management skills should be based on current relevant technical education and significant work experience. A technical or business/financial management undergraduate degree is desirable, with a Masters or Doctorate degree in one of those areas being preferred.

Additional information

Veterans preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.

Applications MUST be submitted through USAJobs.

Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 09/27/2020

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 on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The Office of the Secretary of Defense Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB), your ECQs must be certified by the OPM QRB before your appointment can occur.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

Required Documents

1. Resume - In addition to your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Mandatory Technical Qualification(s), and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications, not to exceed five pages. Applicants typically provide the following information:

• Vacancy Announcement number SES-10883761-20-MG
• Full name, email and mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers
• Educational information including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://http://www.edu.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
• Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary
• Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

2. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): A narrative statement specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification. Statement should not exceed two pages per MTQ. You will be rated as ineligible if you do not submit narratives to the MTQ's.

3. Mandatory ECQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual ECQ. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. You will be rated as ineligible if you do not submit narratives to the ECQ's.

4. Copy of the Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50 showing their status or reinstatement eligibility. Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.

DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.

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.