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Senior Advisor, Construction and Maintenance Operations Center

Department of Defense

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment

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Summary

The Senior Advisor, Construction & Maintenance Operations Center (SA-CMOC) is the senior authoritative expert responsible for operationalizing data science to maximize the readiness and availability of the Navys submarine fleet through new construction and sustainment efforts, utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to identify and eliminate barriers in submarine construction and maintenance.

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Summary

The Senior Advisor, Construction & Maintenance Operations Center (SA-CMOC) is the senior authoritative expert responsible for operationalizing data science to maximize the readiness and availability of the Navys submarine fleet through new construction and sustainment efforts, utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to identify and eliminate barriers in submarine construction and maintenance.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/17/2026 to 05/01/2026

Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade SL 00

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 0340 Program Management

Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number SL-12940096-26-RR Control number 865600900

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Clarification from the agency

This job announcement is open ONLY to Current Permanent Department of War (DoW) Employees in the Competitive Service

Duties

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Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the "Perform to Plan" (P2P) and Submarine Shipyard (SUB SYD) initiatives, utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative

analysis to identify and eliminate barriers in the submarine construction, maintenance and deployment pipeline.

• Responsible for analyzing vast amounts of data across the PESTONI pillars (Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance, Network, and Infrastructure) and will provide the strategic insights necessary to ensure the undersea force maintains a competitive advantage over global adversaries.
• Design and execute pioneering operations research studies that address complex, multifaceted variables where no previous analytical

precedent exists.

• Responsible for developing and sustaining sophisticated analytical products, modeling historical depot maintenance trends, and providing future projections of fleet readiness to senior leadership.
• Represent Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager Submarines (DRPM SUBS) in high-stakes negotiation forums with Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service (SES) members, often making independent decisions that impact the entire Undersea Warfare Enterprise.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 05/01/2026
• The individual selected will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position. This position requires a Program Management, Advanced, acquisition certification. The incumbent has 48 months to achieve this certification." Selectee must execute, as a condition of appointment, a written agreement to remain in Federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the employee does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements.

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.

Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications:

TQ 1: Expert knowledge is required in key maintenance and operations and support information systems such as War Data Platform/Jupiter. Proficiency in data base extraction and usage through the use of various information technology software programs, such as Databricks, Qlik and Foundry to compile organize and synthesize data into information.

TQ 2: Mastery knowledge is required in the concepts, principles, and methods of analytical analysis to conduct root cause analysis of submarine readiness gaps, seams and issues across each PESTONI pillar to include their interactions and relationship to acquisition, platform and crew

certifications, and cost drivers associated with legacy submarine readiness systems.

Time in grade is not required for Senior Level (SL) position.

All qualifications and education (if applicable) must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Additional information

Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 05/01/2026

If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. http://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/

Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé, and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your résumé, and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

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YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration.

2. Other supporting documents (See "Clarification from the Agency" text for Eligibilities)

• Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are a current Department of War employee in the competitive service.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

It is applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Agency contact information

Senior Executive Services

Email whs.pentagon.hrd.mbx.semo-job-application-assistant@mail.mil Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment

Human Resources Directorate

4800 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22350

US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You MUST upload the applicable documents with your application package. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration.

2. Other supporting documents (See "Clarification from the Agency" text for Eligibilities)

• Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are a current Department of War employee in the competitive service.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

It is applicants responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

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Agency contact information

Senior Executive Services

Email whs.pentagon.hrd.mbx.semo-job-application-assistant@mail.mil Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment

Human Resources Directorate

4800 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22350

US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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The Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) is the principal staff element of the Secretary of War in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSW includes the Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War, Under Secretaries of War, Assistant Secretaries of War, General Counsel of the DoW; Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation; Inspector General of the DoW; Director of Operational Test and Evaluation; Chief Information Officer of the DoW; Assistant to the Secretary of War for Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Transparency; Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs; Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer; Director of War Innovation; Director of Net Assessment; and the Director of Administration and Management.

Agency contact information

Senior Executive Services

Email whs.pentagon.hrd.mbx.semo-job-application-assistant@mail.mil Address Office of the USD for Acquisition and Sustainment

Human Resources Directorate

4800 Mark Center Drive

Alexandria, VA 22350

US

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Summary

The Senior Advisor, Construction & Maintenance Operations Center (SA-CMOC) is the senior authoritative expert responsible for operationalizing data science to maximize the readiness and availability of the Navys submarine fleet through new construction and sustainment efforts, utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to identify and eliminate barriers in submarine construction and maintenance.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

04/17/2026 to 05/01/2026

Salary $151,661 - $228,000 per year Pay scale & grade SL 00

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 0340 Program Management

Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness
• National security

Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number SL-12940096-26-RR Control number 865600900

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