Strategic Management Officer

This position is responsible for serving as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) staff authority on interpretations of strategic planning regulations and policy guidance. The successful candidate will prepare final study reports and results of program analyses involving cross-functional considerations, establish and communicate the Agency's long-term direction through development and delivery of the Agency strategic plan and key messaging, and lead the effort to implement the Agency strategic plan through the implementation and execution of the strategic governance process.

• Serves as the DFAS staff authority on interpretations of strategic planning regulations and policy guidance.
• Prepares final study reports and results of program analyses involving cross-functional considerations.
• Establishes and communicates the Agency's long-term direction through development and delivery of the Agency strategic plan and key messaging.
• Leads the effort to implement the Agency strategic plan through the implementation and execution of the strategic governance process.
• Serves as the strategic performance advisor, evaluating and reporting Agency performance against the desired strategic results.
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and reviews the work of the office.
• Exercises full supervision and management authority for long range planning, goal setting, and the evaluation of subordinate staff.
• Consults with senior leaders and executives to prioritize strategic initiatives and align resources to achieve strategic objectives/priorities.
• Maintains and continually analyzes the strategic measures and initiatives and provides recommendations to ensure relevancy in achieving the Agency vision.

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-14) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized Experience is defined as: Serving as a consultant to top management officials or senior leaders providing advice, guidance and direction on the organization's strategic planning process to ensure alignment with core business functions (i.e., financial management, accounting, technology, marketing, sales, etc.). May include: reporting on strategic performance measurement data; advising on linkage between strategic measures and operational requirements; providing expertise on strategic communication, etc. Developing Strategic plans and business plans. Leading the implementation of strategic management and developing strategy and processes that focus the organization.

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be considered for the GS-15, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-14 or higher in the Federal service.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.

• Moving expenses will be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotion. For some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
• Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is seldom (1-24%).
• This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction, Volume 300, here)
• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance.

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