Summary The Senior Advisor, Enterprise, Strategy, Business, and Industrial Integration (SA-ESBII) is the senior authoritative expert responsible for integrating enterprise strategy to maximize the readiness and availability of the Navy's submarine fleet through innovative business arrangements, contracting frameworks, and industrial capacity initiatives. The programs reflect an annual budget of $37 billion; $189B in the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Executes cross organizational efforts to improve submarine construction throughput and delivery schedules by integrating programmatic, industrial, contractual, and workforce initiatives. A key responsibility is to identify systemic barriers to construction efficiency and develop enterprise-level solutions, aligning the activities of government organizations, shipbuilders, and suppliers to achieve strategic production goals. Develops and oversees innovative business arrangements and contracting structures to improve industrial performance. This includes designing enterprise-level agreements and partnership frameworks with submarine shipbuilders, including General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries. The employee advises leadership on the application of acquisition authorities such as multi-year procurement and performance incentives and establishes mechanisms to align contractor incentives with production outcomes. Leads initiatives to expand the capacity, resilience, and performance of the submarine industrial base. This duty involves identifying supply chain constraints and developing targeted solutions to address them. The executive coordinates industrial base investments, supplier development initiatives, and workforce expansion programs, working directly with shipbuilders and key suppliers to increase manufacturing capacity and reduce bottlenecks. Serves as the Principal advisor to the Executive Director on enterprise-level strategy, the incumbent develops long-term strategies to support sustained submarine production. This includes leading the development of policy proposals, legislative initiatives, and strategic plans related to the submarine industrial base. The position provides briefings and analysis to senior leaders within the Department and other elements of the national security enterprise. Maintains senior-level engagement across government and industry to facilitate the coordinated execution of submarine production initiatives. This requires coordinating with leadership across naval acquisition and industrial organizations, including Naval Sea Systems Command. Represents DRPM Submarines in engagements with senior government officials and industry executives and facilitates the resolution of cross-organizational issues affecting submarine production performance. Requirements 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 06/03/2026 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 Business Financial 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. This is a Financial Management (FM) position designated as requiring a Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP) certification. The incumbent must achieve DFMCP Level 3 certification within two (2) years of entry into this position. This certification must be maintained for the duration of employment in this position. 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: Expertise in Major Shipbuilding Program Management and Acquisition: Demonstrated experience leading all facets of multi-billion-dollar submarine shipbuilding programs, including acquisition, program management, and business/financial management. This includes a proven ability to lead government negotiation teams through the entire acquisition lifecycle, from Request for Proposal (RFP) development to the negotiation and award of innovative design and construction contracts. TQ 2: Mastery of Defense Budgeting and Financial Execution: Demonstrated expert knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES) as it pertains to major shipbuilding programs. This must include hands-on experience with the preparation, defense, and execution of budget submissions to Congress, and comprehensive knowledge of all relevant appropriations, including the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund (NSBDF), Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN) and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Navy (RDT&E,N). Experience must include proficiency with Navy financial accounting systems and the analytical methods required for effective financial oversight. 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. Education Additional Information Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 06/03/2026 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.
