Navy Administrative Support Part-Time SELRES Reservist
Job Description
Defense Innovation Unit
Our Mission:
- Accelerate DoW adoption of commercial technology
- Transform military capacity and capability
- Strengthen the national security innovation base
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is a Department of War (DoW) entity that accelerates the adoption of commercial technology to strengthen national security. DIU partners with Military Departments, Combatant Commands, and component organizations to rapidly prototype and deliver commercial solutions that address military challenges across the joint force. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with additional offices in Boston, MA; Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; and the Pentagon, DIU accesses leading technology companies across the country on behalf of our DoD partners and lowers barriers to entry into the defense sector.
DIU relies on agile acquisition processes and Other Transaction (OT) authority under 10 U.S.C. 2371b to effectively meet these needs. In 2016, DIU pioneered and launched the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) contracting process in partnership with Army Contracting Command - New Jersey. The CSO process is designed to competitively award prototype OT agreements on commercial terms at commercial speeds, focusing on outcomes over requirements and incentivizing new companies to do business with the Department. If a prototype agreement is successfully completed, OT authority allows for a noncompetitive, follow-on production OT agreement. Combined, the CSO process and OT authority enable DIU to test, deliver, and scale advanced commercial solutions to national security problems.
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) supports the Department of Defense’s efforts to create and foster commercial partnerships within multiple innovation ecosystems across the United States. It is staffed by active-duty and reserve personnel, government civilians and contracted consultants.
DIU is headquartered in Mountain View, CA with satellite offices in Cambridge, MA, Washington DC, Austin, TX and Chicago, IL. Navy Reservists will be attached to NRC DC for administration and can provide support from any of the DIU offices.
*This is not an opening to a specific billet, rather a means of indicating your interest in serving in a part time Selected Reserve (SELRES) capacity at DIU. DIU Navy Administrative Support Part-Time SELRES Reservist billets are OSD and Navy coded enlisted billets, for enlisted members who are currently affiliated (or are in the process of affiliating) with the Navy Reserve as a Selected Reservist (SELRES), ideally targeting E-6s. The service lead or reserve lead will reach out when we have billet openings and your profile is a match for our current needs.
Responsibilities
Navy SELRES provide support to DIU's Portfolio and Engagement teams based on their military and civilian expertise.
The type of support required is administrative, traditionally from a reserve sailor with either the Yeoman (YN) rate or a Personnel Specialist (PS) rate.
Types of Support
Preparing, typing and routing correspondence and reports
Organizing and maintaining files
Performing office personnel administration
Maintaining records and official publications
Performing administrative functions for legal proceedings
Serving as office managers
Performing other various clerical and administrative duties
Maintaining and entering data into Enlisted Service Records
Gaining personnel to new commands, transferring personnel, preparing personnel for retirement/Fleet Reserve. Preparing all types of separations.
Writing official letters and reports
Performing travel claim accounting; preparing financial reports
Provide pay and entitlement information to individual Navy members
The ideal candidate should have:
- Capacity to thrive in a culture where self-motivation is necessary, and communication is paramount. Ability to juggle numerous tasks and competing priorities
- Understand the expectations of supervisors/stakeholders/teammates and develop strong working relationships to achieve shared goals. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Willingness to learn and support Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force admin and human resources processes on behalf of DIU service personnel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; the ability to present complex matters clearly and simply; effective organizational skills;
- Proficient computer skills, Google Suite a plus
- High level of responsibility, ownership and accountability
- Passion for great DoD-Silicon Valley customer experiences