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Deputy to the Commanding General, (OTSGMEDCOM)


Job Location:

Falls Church, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 151662 - 151662
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open Sans Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noto Sans with 0.5-inch margins 14-point titles and 10-point body text.

This is a Tier 2 Position. Salary for Tier 2 positions in Army are normally between $199172 and $219000.


Duties

Serves as the most Senior Executive Civilian Officer and Deputy to the Commanding General (DTCG) for both the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) and the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) directing and managing Army Medicine and the dual commands 64000 military and civilian personnel providing health service support enabling combat readiness worldwide. This leadership position acts on behalf of The Surgeon General/Commanding General (CG) MEDCOM and provides fiscal oversight of a $810 million combined operating budget annually. Provides executive leadership in executing the Army Surgeon Generals Title X responsibilities and overseeing the readiness and healthcare functions for a medically ready force. Responsible for synchronizing and supporting coordination of senior executives across Army Medicine and the Medical Command. Provides leadership and directly supervises 8 personnel at the COL/GS-15 levels. Additionally manages public health dental health veterinary services and the Armys recovery care programs. Other duties will focus on strategic requirements to include Military Health System (MHS) governance global health engagement the Army Programming and Budgeting Process Army Facility Investment Plan Army medical modernization and Total Force integration. Duties are performed in concert with and under the general direction of The Surgeon General/CG MEDCOM.


Requirements
Conditions of employment

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
    • A one-year SES probationary period may be required unless previously completed.
    • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested to determine suitability.
    • If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
    • You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required.
    • File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
    • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination as determined by a background investigation.
    • You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
    • Direct deposit of pay is required.
    • The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft and other modes as required under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
    • The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process.
    • Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. You must sign a mobility agreement.
    • Mission Essential: IAW DoDI 3020.42 designated to sustain mission-essential functions during emergencies. May require duty beyond normal hours or recall and employees must maintain reliable contact.

    There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

    Qualifications

    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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

    To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open Sans Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

    There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualification (TQ).

    TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualifications.

    TQ: Demonstrated ability to lead manage oversee develop direct assess integrate synchronize and transform a highly complex organization and staff responsible for comprehensive support service functions as they relate to the Military Health System and strategic Medicine Initiatives.

    EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQ you may not receive further consideration for the position.

    There are five ECQs:

    • ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.
    • ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
    • ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
    • ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
    • ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

    Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead you should attach proof (e.g. SF-50 Certification by OPMs SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

    Education

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit:

    Additional information

    Veterans Preference: Veterans preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service (SES).

    Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical organizational and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

    Tiering: The Department of the Army structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: Information Resources - Resource Center: born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

    Retired Federal Service Employee: If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the
    Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

    False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment or other disciplinary action.

    Non-Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin marital status political affiliation age sex sexual orientation disabling condition membership in an employee organization or any other non-merit factors.

    Adverse Information Screening: Applicants proposed for selection are subject to inquiries as to any incidences of misconduct malfeasance neglect of duty or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision.

    Be advised that if selected you must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and other statutes and regulations pertaining to Federal employee conflicts of interest. You will be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report disclosing your financial interests as well as financial interests imputed to you under Federal law and regulation. Your financial interests include your outside positions with non-federal entities and the assets owned by you and your spouse. Should your assets or other financial interests such as stocks you own create a conflict of interest with your official duties you may be asked to divest the asset or request disqualification from a portion of your duties. Furthermore you may not participate personally and substantially in certain matters involving your former non-federal employer for up to two years. Your financial disclosure report is releasable to the public upon request. Please contact the POC listed at the bottom of this announcement should you have questions about these requirements.

    E-verify: If you are selected for this position the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS E-Verify system.

    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.

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