Summary This position is located in the Sales and Marketing Group, Defense Commissary Agency. The purpose of this position is to act as a senior staff advisor to the Office of the Executive Director of Sales and Marketing on the mission, functions, operations and organization of the Group. Conducts studies and analysis of programs and makes recommendations for program improvement to program managers and Executive Director. Reports on performance and status of multiple programs to Executive Director. Responsibilities Provides technical guidance, assistance and instruction to support personnel within the organization on various programs and projects. Participates and performs programmatic reviews in an extremely fast-paced environment that drives the Agency's Sales, Marketing and eCommerce programs. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high quality products and services and is committed to continuous improvement. Responsible for interfacing with numerous subject matter experts at all levels with DeCA ensure collaborative efforts lead to successful implementation and execution of requirements and assure that DeCA commitments to external collaborative partners stay on track and are met. Partners and aligns with business management teams to communicate and establish cross-functional teams with internal stakeholders Responsibility includes reviewing and executing analytical techniques, tools, and performance measures to drive business results. Develops policies, procedures, programs and technical guidance relating to compliance of Executive Director's guidance and execution of programs. Ensures that projects/plans are actionable, and right-sized given the business risk/opportunity. Provides technical guidance in the overall accomplishment of the Agency's sales business plan and annual price comparison. Research retail market trends and keeps abreast of significant developments with an emphasis retail innovation. 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 0301 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Identify waste, defect, cycle time, customer service, and product and service quality improvement opportunities. Understands project management principles, tools and techniques and understands the timing of key program events and milestones and evaluates the worth of program accomplishment. Coordinates, briefs, and participates in division level reviews and meetings and provides status reports. 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, 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. 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: Minimum Qualifications GS-13 Oral and Written Communications Project Management Qualitative and Quantitative Methods 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 (currently two in-office days per week) 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. PCS Is Authorized: Most civilian PCS entitlements are now taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income. More information is available at Civilian Relocation/PCS Tax Changes. Incumbent has unlimited access to personal, private, sensitive information and DeCA Business systems This position requires IT Level II access. The incumbent will work closely with senior DeCA leadership, FPOs, directorate chiefs, and Area Directors/Deputy Directors. The decisions made may affect working conditions at DeCA. The incumbent must exercise strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as a high degree of initiative and judgment in day-to-day activities. The incumbent of this position will speak in the interest of the Director and the Deputy Director. The incumbent is responsible for oral presentations, briefings, and special projects. 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.