Summary
About the Position: This position is located at DoWEA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. This position may be eligible for situational telework as determined by the agency policy. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). **Excepted Service Position - Schedule Policy/Career Position**
Duties
Plan, and convene task forces and study groups to research, coordinate, implement, and evaluate operations, plans, policies, and legislative issues.
Monitor legislative proposals under consideration within Congressional committees and prepare impact statements to advise senior leadership.
Build consensus and facilitate cooperative and collaborative relationships within DoW and other Federal and non-Federal agencies and organizations.
Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare work schedules.
Work with Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) officials to initiate, review, or revise DoW Directives and Instructions that impact DoWEA's mission.
Serve as the expert on operations, plans, policies, and legislation pertaining to DoWEA, both internal and external.
Advise the Director, DoWEA, and other senior staff in defending, explaining, or justifying DoWEA programs.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.