Staff Officer

Job Title: Staff Officer
Department: Department Of Defense
Agency: Defense Intelligence Agency
Job Announcement Number: A10-DX-027824-01-CD

SALARY RANGE:
$62,467.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, August 09, 2010 to Friday, August 27, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
IA-0301-B03/B03
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - MARYLAND,FT MEADE
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens


JOB SUMMARY:
As a member of the United States Intelligence Community, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is a Department of Defense combat support agency. With over 12,000 military and civilian employees worldwide, DIA is a major producer and manager of foreign military intelligence. We provide military intelligence to warfighters, defense planners, and defense and national security policymakers in the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community in support of U.S. military planning and operations and weapon systems acquisition. We invite you to learn how you can become a valued member of the DIA team.


DCIPS Pay Band and GG Equivalent

This is an Occupational Band 3 job in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Band 3 duties are at the full performance level, and are equivalent to those at the GS/GG 11, 12, and 13. The selectee's salary will be set within the band equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job.

We are committed to:
Service to our country, our community, and our fellow citizens.
Dedication, strength, and urgency of purpose to provide for our nation's defense.
Customer-Focus in the products and services we provide.
Integrity and accountability in all of our actions and activities.
Commitment to inquiry, truth, and continuous learning.
Creativity and innovation in solving problems, discovering facts, and creating knowledge.
Teamwork through internal and external partnerships.
Leadership at all levels within Defense Intelligence and the Intelligence Community.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S. Citizenship - Drug Test - Security Investigation


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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - MARYLAND,FT MEADE


The incumbent serves as Staff Officer with overall responsibility for planning, conducting, and advising senior leadership and management officials on the full range of administrative operational functions. As such, the incumbent facilitates the formulation, coordination, integration, and synchronization of staff actions, tasks, events, and other activities of subordinate element. Provides advice and recommendations to senior leadership and management officials relative to policy, initiatives, and operational matters/issues. Duties require an extensive knowledge of the Agencyüs goals, programs, missions, and functions.


- Oversees, administers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates the efforts of administrative operational areas to identify specific requirements and to plan and schedule for actions needed to meet those requirements.
- Conducts a wide range of administrative functions to support senior leadership and management officials within the Agency. Advises senior leadership on administrative matters relating to the accomplishment, coordination, integration, and synchronization of a variety of substantive staff actions, events, and other related assignments. Provides information on continuing, current, and proposed actions, programs, and plans.
- Conducts integration of organization actions, events, and activities to facilitate effective management of subordinate elements. Initiates and ensures effective communication, coordination and follow-up actions with subordinate elements.
- Provides technical advice to the staff on administrative issues at all levels of the Agency. Formulates proposed policies and announces and implements them when approved. Ensures internal procedures are current and do not conflict with other established regulations. Keeps abreast of new policies, procedures, regulations, directives, etc., and develops, recommends and issues adequate instructions to subordinate elements for proper implementation.
- Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates activities concerning administrative issues. Examines administrative operations and actions to identify and record best practices, inefficient practices, and recommends improvements.
- Serves as a representative on administrative working groups to plan and develop internal strategies to address administrative issues and concerns. Interacts and collaborates with a variety of personnel to make decisions on administrative issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.


Assignments require knowledge of the full range of office administrative principles, practices, methods, and techniques and skills in applying this knowledge to difficult work assignments. A thorough and detailed knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques for developing new or modified administrative work methods, approaches, or procedures; and identify, evaluate, and recommend solutions to administrative issues and/or problems. Comprehensive knowledge of management and organizational principles, and skill in integrating office management services. Some travel required.

Other Requirements

Applications must be received by MIDNIGHT (Eastern Time) of the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise waived prior to the vacancy announcement's closing date. For questions, or to receive reasonable accommodations regarding the submission of your application, please contact our customer service representative 202-533-0934 no later than 3 p.m. Eastern Time of the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

May be required to perform duty at other operating locations.

Relocation (permanent change of station) costs may not be authorized.

Current Federal employees (non-DIA) must also submit a copy of the SF50, notification of personnel action, that documents their appointment to or promotion to the highest grade held.

All DIA employees are subject to world-wide deployment to crisis situations and may be required to serve anywhere in the world.

All DIA employees are subject to initial and aperiodic counterintelligence-scope polygraph tests.

Availability for shift work, extended hours, and travel is required for this position.

All employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. An agreement is also required to authorize agency pre-publication review of certain material prior to disclosure during and after employment with DIA.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision for granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

If you are claiming 5-points Veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other documentation that supports your claim. Applicants claiming 10 points veterans' preference must submit a DD-214 and Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as required documentation indicated on the form. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the Agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.

Employees must participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay (DD/EFT) Program, with net pay deposited directly into the employee's account of choice at his/her designated financial institution.


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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
All applicants must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry.



Mandatory Assessment Factors
1. Functions in a collaborative environment in which diverse perspectives are viewed as essential to the decision making process
2. Communicates moderately complex information, concepts or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner
3. Researches new or improved business and management practices to support changes in organizational programs and operations
4. Experience with one or all of: strategic plans, performance plans and/or operating plans.

Highly Desired Assessment Factors
1. Demonstrate understanding of project and task management
2. Experience in signature reduction support methodologies.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Requirements:
You must possess 1 year of specialized experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower qualifying band or equivalent GS/GG level, which is directly related to the position being filled. Your experience must demonstrate possession of the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Please note that some occupational series have specific mandatory education and/or experience qualification requirements, therefore we recommend that you refer to the appropriate Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard for additional detail regarding how your education and experience will be evaluated (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp).
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements:

In addition to the qualifications identified in this vacancy announcement, there is also a time-in-band/grade requirement. Time-in-band/grade is the 52 week requirement federal civilian employees must serve at the next lower band/grade before they are eligible for promotion or within-band salary advancement to the next higher GGE level. The time-in-band/grade requirement applies only to applicants who have held a federal civilian position within the last 52 weeks. If applicable, the time-in-band/grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

HOW WILL I BE EVALUATED:
DIA will evaluate your online application and the narrative responses you submit addressing the mandatory and highly desired assessment factors for this position.
ONLINE APPLICATION:
Your online application must clearly indicate that you possess the education and mandatory qualification requirements for this job, as specified in this vacancy announcement. Please note that some vacancy announcements may not specify education and/or mandatory qualification requirements, therefore we recommend that you refer to the appropriate Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard for additional detail regarding how your education and experience will be evaluated (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp).

TIME-IN-BAND/GRADE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to the qualifications identified in this vacancy announcement, there is also a time-in-band/grade requirement. Time-in-band/grade is the 52 week requirement federal civilian employees must serve at the next lower band/grade before they are eligible for promotion or within-band salary advancement to the next higher GGE level. The time-in-band/grade requirement applies only to applicants who have held a federal civilian position within the last 52 weeks.

NARRATIVE FOR MANDATORY POSITION-RELATED ASSESSMENT FACTORS:
When completing the online application, you will be required to provide a narrative addressing each mandatory assessment factor. These factors describe capabilities which directly relate to the position being advertised and are essential for successful job performance. Before starting to write a narrative, you should refer back to the job duties described in the announcement under “Position Summary” and “Additional Position Information”. When addressing each factor, you MUST document your experience and accomplishments as they relate to the duties and responsibilities identified in the position description so it is evident that you possess the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the job duties described in this announcement. Not providing a narrative addressing these duties, not fully addressing each of the mandatory assessment factors, or simply referencing information contained in your online application is considered insufficient and will remove you from further consideration for the position. While most responses to individual factors do not exceed the equivalent of one typed page, we recommend your written response to each factor may not exceed the equivalent of the three (3) typed pages.

NARRATIVE FOR HIGHLY DESIRED ASSESSMENT FACTORS:
When completing the online application, you are encouraged to provide a narrative addressing each highly desired assessment factor. DIA uses highly desired assessment factors to identify the best qualified applicant in cases where several applicants appear to be comparatively qualified based upon narratives submitted addressing the mandatory assessment factors. Again, you should refer back to the job duties described in the announcement under “Position Summary” and “Additional Position Information.” When addressing each factor, you should document your experience and accomplishments so it is evident you possess the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the job duties described in this announcement


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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:
Please visit our web site, www.dia.mil. Under the “Employment” heading on our web site, you will find a listing of benefits available to DIA employees.

OTHER INFORMATION:
NOTE: DIA positions are in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601 appointment authority. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry and any required medical examinations. All applicants conditionally selected for this position and all DIA employees are subject to initial and aperiodic counterintelligence-scope polygraph tests. All applicants conditionally selected for this position will be required to submit, prior to appointment, to urinalysis, to screen for illegal drugs. Employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. All civilian employees are required to participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay Program. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions are encouraged to apply.


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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete and submit an application package following these instructions.

Unless specified within the vacancy announcement, you must complete and submit your job application electronically using DIA's online job tool hosted on unclassified networks (the internet).

Here's how:

Important: Do not use the browser Back or Forward keys. Use the navigation buttons provided within the job application site.

Navigate to http://diajobs.dia.mil.

Click the button marked "View Vacancy Announcements and Apply for DIA Jobs" to enter our jobs application site.

Your first visit? Register to setup your own account (Create an Account).

Select the link to view the current available job offerings (Take a look at our job postings and hiring events, then apply for jobs!)

Search the Vacancy Announcements for opportunities that interest you.

Select Vacancy Announcements for which you are qualified and place them in your Job Basket by checking the box to the right of the returned search results. You may select as many as you wish.

Open your Job Basket to start the application process (View Contents of Job Basket/Apply for Jobs).

While working on the application, please save frequently.

You may save the application in draft mode prior to final submission and return to it at a later date. Just look for it under the link for your draft applications.

When you have completed all required information submit the application as final.
Please be certain to complete the application prior to the published Vacancy Announcement's closing date.
Final application are not available for revision.
Important: Do not use the browser Back or Forward keys. Use the navigation buttons provided within the job application site.

Submitting Classified Applications:

If you are completing your application on an unclassified computer system, all application materials must be unclassified.
Frequently Asked Questions


How will I know the status of my application?

We will send an e-mail to you:

When your application is received by the agency

If you are found to be among those best qualified and are referred for further consideration

If you are not selected for a position

If an announcement is canceled
Selectees are notified by telephone.

You may check the status of your application on-line on the DIA web site (http://diajobs.dia.mil), by returning to your Applicant Home Page and clicking the “View Your Submitted Applications” link.

How long will I be able to see my application on-line?

Your completed application package will remain available to you on http://www.dia.mil for 12 months following the date you submitted your application.
Who do I call if I am having trouble using the online application tool?

Our DIA Jobs Helpdesk is open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET; Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET, to assist people using DIA's online application tool. Helpdesk personnel can not answer specific questions about advertised positions.
Call 703-699-7400 (499-DSN)

How do I email you with my questions?

Contact us by email using the following address:
Public Internet
DIAJOBS_Help@dia.mil
I have a question about the advertised job and one about working at DIA.

Contact the individual listed under "Contact Information" in the heading area on the vacancy announcement on the DIA web site (http://diajobs.dia.mil).
I'm looking at a vacancy announcement that has no closing date. It says "open continuous" and "open until filled." What does that mean?

These announcements remain open until all available positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed and forwarded to management on an unannounced periodic basis. To ensure that your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.
Will I need to fill out a new complete application each time I apply for a job on www.dia.mil?

You will complete a new application for each job. However, once you officially submit an application for consideration, your basic application information (contact information, work experience, education, etc.) will remain active on this site for you to use in future applications. If there is no activity in your account after 12 months, the information is removed.
How will DIA contact me if my e-mail address or phone number have changed?

Sign-in to our recruiting site (http://diajobs.dia.mil), click Update Contact Information and make the changes in your contact information stored there.
Can I attach my hard-copy resume instead of using the on-line application process?

No. DIA does not accept hard-copy resumes. All applications must be completed on-line. Emailed resumes are not reviewed.
DIA positions are in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601 appointment authority. All candidates must be U.S. citizens and are subject to a thorough background inquiry and any required medical examinations. All applicants conditionally selected for this position and all DIA employees are subject to initial and periodic counterintelligence-scope polygraph tests. All applicants conditionally selected for this position will be required to submit, prior to appointment, to urinalysis, to screen for illegal drugs. Employees are required to sign an agreement not to disclose, in any fashion, classified information to unauthorized persons. All civilian employees are required to participate in the DoD Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer of Pay Program. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. Veterans who are preference-eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions are encouraged to apply.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please see instructions within the on-line application for this vacancy announcement on the DIA web-site, www.dia.mil.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Civilian Operations Division
Phone: 202-533-0934 Agency Information:
Defense Intelligence Agency
Civilian Operations Division
Fort Meade, MD 20755

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Your application for employment must be prepared and submitted on-line at www.dia.mil. We will notify you, via e-mail, when your application has been received. Later, you will be notified, via e-mail, if DIA is or is not interested in you as a potential employee of our agency.

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