LETTER TO JOHN MCMAHON FROM DONALD C. LATHAM

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• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 5, 2010
• Sequence Number: 15
• Publication Date: October 12, 1984
• Content Type: LETTER

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MEMORANDUM ruK: Deputy Director~r Science and Technolog
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FROM: Executive Assistant to the DDCI
Evan,
You might want to see if any of your people would
be interested in the attached.
Thanks,
STAT
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Ltr from Don Latham dtd
12 Oct 84
Date 17 October 1984
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director ~r Intelligence I
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FROM: Executive Assistant to the DDCI
Bob,
You might want to see if any of your OS1~JR people
or others would be interested in the attached.
Thanks,
STAT
Attachment:
Ltr from Don Latham dtd
12 Oct 84
Date 17 October 1984
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301 ~`,~
COMMAND, CONTF20 L,
COMMVNIC ATIO NS
AND
INTELLIGENCE
Mr. John McMahon
Deputy Director
Central Intelligence Agency
7E12
Washington, DC 20505
Dear Mr.
~. 2 0 CT 198Q
I am sending the attached Senior Executive Service Vacancy Announcement
to you with a request that you give it wide dissemination within your organi-
zation. The individual we are seeking to fill this position will assume
major responsibilities within DoD and I want to ensure any and all eligible
candidates are made aware of this vacancy.
Sincerely,
Donald C. Latham
Attachment a/s
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Senior Executive Service
Vacancy Announcement
UP[NING DATE: October 8, 1984 CLOSING DATE: November 8, 1984
DIRECTOR, SPECIAL WARFARE SYSTEMS
ES-801, Career Reserved
Parsons newly selected for appointment to an SES position must have their managerial qualifications approved by the Office of
P~rcsomiel Managoinent, and they will be required to serve none-year probationary period. In addition to base salary, career
appointees in the SES are also eligible for performance awards, plus special rank designations with corresponding payment.
LOCATION: DoD, OSD, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,
Office of the Director, Special Warfare Systems, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Applications will be accepted from all qualified persons. Consideration will be extended without
discrimination for any non-merit reasons, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status,
age, membership or nonmembership in employee organizations, or nondisqualifying physical handicap.
HOW TO APPLY: In order to receive FULL consideration, the following documentation must be received or postmarked by the
closing date indicated above. Material will not be returned. (11 Completed SF-171 (Personal Qualifications Statement): (2)
Supplemental statement which gives specific examples of your experience, education, and accomplishments which are appli-
cable to the qualification factors listed in paragraphs A, B, and C on the following page; and (31 Supervisory Appraisal
lattached). In addition, please complete the attached Background Survey Questionnaire and submit with the above
documents. This form will not be a part of your application, and will be used for statistical purposes only. Submit all documents
to the Directorate for Personnel and Security, Washington Headquarters Services, SES Division, ATTN: GM Room
38347, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20301-1155. Applicants submitting applications in postage paid Government envelopes
are reminded of the legal prohibition against the use of such envelopes or other Government property for other than officially
approved activities. These prohibitions are contained in 5 C.F.R. 735.205, 39 U.S.C., and 16 U.S.C. Copies of this announcement
are available in Room 36347, The Pentagon, or may be obtained by calling (2021 697-8304/3305.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to possessing emotional and mental stability, applicants must be physically able to
perform duties efficiently without being a hazard to themselves or others.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Applicant selected will occupy a position which requires access to classified DoD information and
will be subject to a background investigation leading to the granting of a security clearance.
DUTIES: Serves as the Director, Special Warfare Systems with responsibility for
coordinating OUSDR&E activities with special warfare to include passive and active;
lethal and non-lethal; countermeasures to threat command, control and communications; and
weapons systems which depend upon electronics technology. Broad responsibilities
include: (1) monitoring the program plans submitted by the Military Departments and
agencies related to systems for special warfare applications; (2) evaluating and
analyzing program plans in light of the current and projected threat; (3) developing
workable alternatives and recommending remedial actions when program deficiencies relate
to cost effectiveness, funding and schedules; (4) advising the ADUSU(Intelligence) on
major program decisions regarding special operations, electronic combat and counter-
terrorism; (5) providing guidance and support to Service and agency counterparts
regarding joint or cooperative development and acquisition programs leading to common-
purpose equipments; and (ti) representing and conducting. briefings to the highest civilian
and military authorities in USD, OJCS and the Services.
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SES-38-84
QUALIFICATIONS: Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had
experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. The best
qualified candidates will be distinguished from other applicants by an evaluation panel of subject matter experts
referencing the below?listed technical and managerial qualification factors. Fal 1 Ul"e t0 meet dl 1 Essential
qualifications automatically disqualifies an applicant.
An undergraduate degree in engineering or the physical sciences is required. An
advanced degree in one of these areas is highly desirable.
A. TECHNICAL QUALIF[CATIUNS -ESSENTIAL
Knowledge of the a ectronic combat and special operations technical field to
include microelectronics technology and their application to military operations
support systems; Current capabilities and limitations of Electronic Countermeasures
state-of-the-art; unique technology requirements in support of special operations
forces; special warfare system technologies applied in support of tactical
operations; and the methods and means to combat terrorism.
2. Knowledge of weapons systems technology to include small-bore weapons and
ammunition design; military Computer and software capabilities; and navigation and
communications subsystem designs for force positioning and control.
3. Knowledge of the intersection of special warfare and intelligence
technologies and their mutual impacts.
4. Knowledge and understanding of the Defense decisionmaking processes.
5. Knowledge of Defense program management techniques and procedures.
B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICAT[DNS -DESIRABLE
Knowledge o-f' a e ements o special warfare systems, including threat
recognizers, threat processors, jammers, anti-radiation weapons, special
communications and navigation devices, force insertion/extraction methods, special
vehicle and weapons design, night vision equipment, and system control elements.
2. Knowledge of the major mission critical weapons systems and special warfare
requirements of those systems.
3. Knowledge of the legislative environment and processes related to special
warfare activities.
4. Knowledge of the acquisition processes for weapon and support systems in
DoD, including those governing mission-critical unconventional applications.
C. Managerial Qualifications _ E S S E NT I A L
1. Integration of Internal and External Program/Policy Issues -This area involves seeing that key national
and agency-wide goals, pnonties, values, and other issues are taken into account in carrying out the responsibilities
of the immediate work unit including:
- Responsiveness to the general public and clientele groups.
- Keeping up?to~ate with relevant social, political, economic and technical developmenn.
- Coordinating with other parts of the agency and other agencies as relevant.
- Understanding the role of political leadership in the Administration and Congress.
2. Organizational Representation and Liaison -This area coven functions related to establishing and
maintaining reiat~onsh~ps with key individuals and groups outside the immediate work unit and serving as
spokesperson for one's unit and organization. Types of actions generally required to carry out these functions
include:
- Briefings, speeches, congressional testimony, inter?unit staff meetings, profeuional society presentations,
question?and?answer sessions, etc., involving information giving and receiving, recommendations, penua-
lion, selling, negotiation, and program defense.
3. Direction and Guidance of Pr rams, Pro'ects or Policy Development -This area involves activities
related to esta ~s mg goals a t e structuro and processes necessary to carry em out. These include:
- long-term and short?term planning needs, forecasts, objectives, priorities, feasibility, and options.
- Productivity and other effectiveness/efficiency standards.
- Information gathering and analysis.
- Research and developmert.
- Work organization structuro and operational procedures.
- Scheduling and work assignment.
4. Resource Acquisition and Administration -This aroa concerns proceduros and activities rolsted to
obtaining sn ocsttng resources nscetsary to support program or policy implementations. These include:
- Staffing: work force planning, rocruitment and selection, induding affirmative action and EEO.
- Budgeting: organization and congrossional proceduros and processes.
- Procuroment.
- Contracting.
5. Utilization of Human Resources -This aroa involves processes and activities for seeing that people aro
appropriately employed and d t with aaly and equitably. These include:
- Assessment of individwl capabilities and needs.
- Delegation of work.
- Provision for career development opportunities. '
- Performance standards and appraisals.
- E EO and other government-wide personnel utilisation programs.
6. Review of Implementation and rosults -This area involves activities and proceduros for seeing that plans
aro being imp ementsd an or a just as necessary and that appropriate results are being achieved. These include:
- Periodic monitoring and roviaw.
- Program evaluation.
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ANNOUNCEMENT NO. SES-38-84
NAME OF APPLICANT: POSITION TITLE:Director, Special Warfare
Systems
Your frank appraisal of the capabilities of the individual applying for this position wil
assist in identifying highly qualified individuals. Brief statements in the "Remarks"
section in support of the rating would be most helpful to our evaluation panels. In
accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are required to show applicants, upon their
request, any record of production and/or any supervisory appraisal of past performance
which was used or which may be used in considering them for appointment.
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Ability to see that key national and agency-wide
goals, priorities, values, and other issues are
taken into account in carrying out the responsi-
bilities of the immediate work unit.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships
with key individuals and groups outside the
immediate work unit and to serve as spokesperson
for the unit or organization.
Ability to establish goals and the structure
and processes necessary to carry them out.
Knowledge of procedures and activities related
to obtaining and allocating the resources
necessary to support program or policy imple-
mentation.
Ability to see that people are appropriately
employed and dealt with fairly and equitably.
Ability to see that plans are being implemented -
and/or adjusted as necessary and that appropriate
results are being achieved.
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Knowledge of the legislative environment and
processes related to special warfare activities.
Knowledge of the acquisition processes for weapon
and support systems in DoD, including those
governing mission-critical unconventional
applications.
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Knowledge of the electronic combat and special
`operations technical field to include microelec-
tronics technology and their application to mili-
tary operations support systems; current capabiliti
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and limitations of Electronic Countermeasures
state-of-ttie-art; unique technology requirements
in support of special operations forces; special
warfare system technologies applied in support of
tactical operations; and the methods and means to
combat terrorism.
Knowledge of weapons systems technology to include
small-bore weapons and ammunition design; military
computer and software capabilities; and navigation
and communications subsystem designs for force
positionin and control.
Knowledge of the intersection of special warfare
and intelligence technologies and their mutual
impacts .
Knowledge and understanding of the Defense decision
making rocesses.
Knowledge of Defense program management techniques
and procedures.
Knowledge of all elements of special warfare sys-
tems, including threat recognizers, threat proces-
sors, jammers, anti-radiation weapons, special
communications and navigation devices, force inser-
tion/extraction methods, special vehicle and weapon
design, night vision equipment, and system control
elements.
Knowledge of the major mission critical weapons
systems and special warfare requirements of those
systems.
Please explain why you would or would not recommend tkze applicant for this
position.
INDICATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE APPLICANT
_First level supervisor
_Second level supervisor
_Other management official
NAME AND TITLE OF APPRAISER
Other (please specify)
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