Assistant Director Plans and Programs

Overview

The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD (R&E)) serves as the primary advisor to Department of Defense leadership on all matters pertaining to the Department's Research and Engineering enterprise. The Assistant Director, Plans and Programs, plays a crucial role within the Business Operations Directorate at this Office offering essential support to the Director and Deputy Director for Resources and Analysis.

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN 5 U.S.C. § 9905

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 of title 5, U.S. Code, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service in the DoD without regard to 5 U.S.C., chapter 33, subchapter I, other than sections 3303 and 3328. As a matter of policy, sections 3321 and 3323 of title 5, U.S. Code, chapter 33, subchapter I, and corresponding Code of Federal Regulations provisions will continue to apply.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance.
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, is required.
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position.
• Situational telework may be authorized and is subject to the express approval of the supervisor for weather and safety purposes only.
• May be required to complete a 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.