Chief Of Staff

SECNAV•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Chief of Staff serves in the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), Office of Small Business Programs. The role participates in formulating and executing strategic goals and policies; establishes program objectives, develops long-range plans, and identifies resources to promote an efficient, effective, learning organization. The Chief of Staff is responsible for the effectiveness of management and operations in the day-to-day conduct of mission functions and staff programs. The position develops detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates, and schedules to sequence events and track processes and costs throughout a program or project lifecycle. It reviews programs for effectiveness, identifies and presents trends based on conditions, determines which programs require closer review and evaluation, assesses the impact of strategic plans on major stakeholders, and develops approaches, recommendations, and programs to resolve conflicts between goals. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level. Relevant experience includes directing daily operations and evaluating organizational effectiveness; executing position management or resource realignment; advising on contractor support contracts, deliverables, invoices, and performance deficiencies; implementing and assessing training programs covering Federal acquisition regulations, small-business statutes, or DoD/DON policies; and establishing policy management systems and standard operating procedures for workflow and quality control. There is no education qualification requirement.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
  • At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
  • Experience directing daily operations, evaluating organizational effectiveness, and executing position management or resource realignment to optimize mission delivery.
  • Experience providing technical, financial, and administrative recommendations on contractor support contracts, verifying deliverables, reviewing invoices, and resolving performance deficiencies.
  • Experience implementing, contributing to the formulation of, and assessing comprehensive training programs to ensure compliance with Federal acquisition regulations, small-business statutes, or DoD/DON policies.
  • Experience establishing policy management systems and standard operating procedures to direct workflow and quality control.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in formulating and executing strategic goals and policies.
  • Establish program objectives, develop long-range plans, and identify required resources.
  • Promote an efficient, effective, and learning organization.
  • Ensure the effectiveness of management and operations in the day-to-day conduct of mission functions and staff programs.
  • Develop detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates, and schedules to sequence events and track processes and costs throughout program or project lifecycles.
  • Review programs for effectiveness, identify and present trends, and determine which programs require closer review and evaluation.
  • Assess the overall impact of strategic plans on major stakeholders.
  • Develop approaches, recommendations, and programs to resolve issues arising from conflicting goals.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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