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Summary You will serve as the Superintendent of the Space Science Division at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will be responsible for the conception, planning and formulation of the scientific program of the Division in pursuance of the military defense of the United States. The Space Science Division has approximately 120 civilian employees, contractors, postdoctoral fellows, visiting faculty and students and operates an annual budget of $55 million. Responsibilities You will conduct a program of research development, test and evaluation leading to the creation, adoption and application of new concepts, principles, methods and techniques in the scientific field of space science. You will be responsible for formulation of the general policies and objectives necessary to carry out the Research and Development program of the Space Science Division. You will represent NRL in matters pertaining to space science, space weather models, and relevant effects on Naval capabilities. You will plan and direct the effective administration of the Division including problems of personnel, experimental facilities, laboratory space, finances, safety, security, priorities, morale, etc. You will serve as scientific consultant to the Navy, other departments of the Government, allied foreign governments and various other interested groups on matters in space science. You will plan, direct, and regularly review the prosecution of broad programs in the space science, including formulating and developing innovative scientific and technology program proposals in space science research. You will be responsible for "marketing" proposals to sponsoring activities or executive level management. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Failure to provide a separate narrative statement which describes fully and concisely how your experience meets the competencies described in the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications will eliminate you from consideration. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: You will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).They are designed to assess executive experience and potential - not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed in a variety of senior executive positions. Failure to meet a qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.) More information on these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf (Note: Current career Senior Executive Service (SES); former career Senior Executive Service (SES) who are reinstatement-eligible; and graduates of OPM-certified Candidate Development Programs are not required to address the ECQs, but must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications.) 1) Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5) Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. Each MTQ must not exceed 2 pages.) 1. Demonstrated competence in physics and/or engineering sciences which provided documented, broad and comprehensive knowledge of space science research. 2. Ability to formulate and develop innovative scientific program proposals in space science research and "market" these proposals to sponsoring activities or executive level management. Included in this is the ability to gain acceptance of and execute highly complex technical programs. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF; 1301 General Physical Science Series 1310 Physics Series 1330 Astronomy and Space Science Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: 1301 Series: Successful completion of a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; or a combination of education and experience in one of the above majors that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 1310 Series: Successful completion of a degree in physics; or related degree that included at least 24 semester hours in physics; or a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in physics totaling at least 24 semester hours, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 1330 Series: Successful completion of a degree in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics; or a combination of education and experience -- at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Information This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. This position is not covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.