Chief Operations Officer

Office of the Secretary of Defense • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

This position is in the Department of War Special Access Program Central Office (DoW SAPCO), administratively aligned to the Office of the Director of Administration & Management (DA&M), Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). The Chief Operations Officer manages day-to-day operations and policy implementation and provides the organization and Director with objective information and analysis for oversight and governance decisions about highly classified programs. The role includes assignments focused on program execution and resource allocation, as well as organizing and coordinating program activities in direct support of Senior Leadership. The incumbent supervises 15 subordinate personnel: nine GS-15s, five GS-14s, and one GS-13. The position is the senior accountable official for organizational efficiency, structure, and enterprise modernization.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance; a Special Background Investigation with favorable adjudication is required.
• Must be willing to take a Counterintelligence Polygraph (CIP) examination.
• Must be able to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or equivalent experience, including planning, directing, and executing a program’s operational and administrative infrastructure.
• Experience leading federal or corporate budgeting and resource allocation processes, managing physical facility security operations, and directing human capital and workforce planning programs.
• Experience resolving administrative, resource, and infrastructure issues that affect program oversight and security.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date and documented in the resume; the resume may not exceed two pages.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime.
• May require up to 10% occasional travel away from the normal duty station for official business.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and implement policies and procedures.
• Provide objective information and analysis to support oversight and governance decisions regarding highly classified programs.
• Accomplish assignments related to program execution and resource allocation.
• Organize, coordinate, and control activities across a broad range of program areas in direct support of Senior Leadership.
• Exercise full administrative and technical, first-line supervision over a team of high-level professionals, senior policy analysts, and action officers (15 subordinate personnel).
• Serve as the senior accountable official for organizational efficiency, structure, and enterprise modernization.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed