Summary The incumbent serves as an advisor to the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Director/Deputy Director on a wide variety of matters involving DeCA's mission and functions, organizational design, operations, procedures, major initiatives, programs and policy requirements. The incumbent's role is that of a problem solver, practical advisor and consultant to the Director/Deputy Director. Responsibilities The incumbent supports the Director/Deputy Director with expert recommendations for the integration of technical and analytical programs, covering a broad range of applications with worldwide impact. Provides continuous appraisal of DeCA's policies, processes, and procedures to reduce or eliminate processes and functional redundancies. Provides advice and recommendations to the Director/Deputy Director regarding line and staff program operations throughout DeCA and supports major programs with analysis of key operational, management, and administrative programs and systems. Reviews and recommends revisions to DeCA's policies and procedures. Applies managerial expertise and a broad comprehensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and DeCA management and administrative programs, policies and procedures to develop viable programmatic options for satisfying DeCA's changing needs. 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 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. See Required Documents for more information. Experience: One years experience at the GS-14 level. Examples of Specialized Experience: Mastery of the principles and practices of commissary operations, commercial industry wholesale, and retail food and grocery store management Mastery of commissary business operations and the associated laws, regulations, policies, and precedents to develop and recommend process improvement projects Mastery of advanced management and organizational principles and practices and a broad knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessing and improving program operations. 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: 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 Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-15: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-14. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a nontemporary 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: Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Office environment Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes 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. 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. Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.