Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities As a LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISOR at the GS-0301-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Lead Administrative Advisor to the Director, Deputy Director, Executive Director, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, and Chief of Staff by providing technical oversight of the day-to-day operations of administrative and/or analytical work of assigned team members. Performs a wide variety of analytical and technical administrative functions by or providing lead administrative management, analysis, and recommendations; coordinating, communicating, and solving complex issues, requiring cross-cutting solutions; and identifying, standardizing, and assessing processes in order to improve and employ efficient, integrated practices in the application of resources. Ensures successful completion of Staff Action within the agency in accordance with applicable policies and guidelines. Uses the Agency automated tools to track the flow of documents and executive commitments to ensure that senior leadership is receiving appropriate support and tasks are moving through the system meeting the suspense. Serves as the Functional Community Manager for the Agency Administrative Functional Community within the Agency. Collaborates with Human Resources to manage the status and future requirements for the community in determining which skillsets are most critical; and creating guidance, targeted recruiting, etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Leading a team performing administrative management work at an executive level for an organization by providing technical oversight on day-to-day operations; Creating and analyzing administrative operations to streamline processes for efficiencies; Determining critical skillsets, creating guidance and targeting recruiting to manage a functional community; Providing senior level guidance by way of communicating assessment objects and goals and assisting in the development of project initiatives / plans by suggesting methodologies, timelines, and requirements for the final product. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Assisting with administrative management work at an executive level in an organization; Assisting with input to modify existing processes for identified efficiencies; Assisting with guidance by way of communicating assessment objects and goals and assisting in the development of project initiatives / plans by suggesting methodologies, timelines, and requirements for the final product. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.