Summary Serves as the Executive Officer (XO) in the Headquarters (HQ), Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Command Group, Officer of the Deputy Director. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Executive Officer (XO) to the Deputy Director/Chief Operating Officer of the Agency. Provides direct support to the Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities Responsibilities The Executive Officer performs a wide range of executive-level, critical administrative assignments while assisting the Deputy Director in working with DeCA managers at all echelons, and with officials of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) and Department of Defense (DOD), external customers and stakeholders to achieve the Agency's mission, functions and program objectives. Plans, evaluates, integrates and coordinates the activities of multiple line and staff organizations with the Agency. Provides direct support to the Deputy Director by assisting in management and direction of line and staff programs and activities. Controls the Deputy Director's administrative actions, routing/coordination of staff actions, calendar supervision, etc., to ensure accuracy, timeliness and successful completion of actions affecting key Agency programs. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you possess possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade. For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-13: Ability to anticipate and develop strategies to address issues of potential sensitivity that arise during project execution. Conduct business studies and analyses of data and process relating to the implementation of any DoD or DeCA process or function. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by the projects for which the incumbent is responsible. For the GS-14: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-13 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-14: Developing program options by utilizing comprehensive knowledge of DOD and DeCA management and administrative programs policies, and procedures. Provide support to DeCA's Executive Staff on a wide range of crucial administrative and operational matters. Conducts comprehensive administrative research where boundaries are extremely broad and difficult to determine. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: Work is primarily sedentary and requires no special physical demands. The work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-13: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-12. For GS-14: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-13. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Management and Organizational Principles Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Minimum Qualifications GS-14 Operations Oral and Written Communication Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy. Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. Relocation Incentive May be Authorized. PCS IS NOT AUTHORIZED: This position requires IT Level II access. Incumbent has unlimited access to personal, private, and sensitive information, and DeCA Business systems. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation. Must exercise strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as a high degree of initiative and judgement in day-to-day activities. The position requires the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, often with short deadlines under significant pressure. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. . The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.