Summary About the Position: One vacancy to be filled in either Falls Church, VA or San Antonio, TX. This is not a remote position. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Responsibilities Serve as the Chief of Staff for the Assistant Director – Support (AD-S) responsible for advising and assisting the AD-S on matters pertaining to DHA. Serve as a primary assistant to the AD-S for all assigned roles, missions, functions, tasks, and operations. Share overall responsibility to provide the AD-S with a robust leadership capability across the full spectrum of the AD-S mission-based responsibilities. Exercise full authority as a member of the pay pool management in assessing contribution and preparing statements of duties and experience for employees. This role plays a key part in assessing strategic innovation opportunities, leading cross-cutting system initiatives, and supporting the development of DHAs strategies for transformation to a cutting-edge, leading healthcare system. Identify efforts required to mitigate problems and to recognize the resulting impact in terms of schedule, performance, and risks involved. Authority to work on strategic projects that affect the organization at various echelons or locations; responsible for the development, design, operation, and improvement, as needed, of the day-to-day operations of the organization. Apply expert knowledge in DOD, Joint Staff, DHA concepts, philosophies, methodologies, policies, and resourcing requirements governing current and future operational initiatives throughout the Military Health System. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes resolving issues impacting organizational programs/projects; and assisting with developing plans for organizational improvements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH03/GS13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Creativity and Innovation Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Strategic Thinking Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.