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If you are ready to begin your new career or are looking for a place to make an impact, what better place than a top ranked agency in the federal government? We are looking for the best and brightest to join our team of dedicated professionals here at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), where we are ranked in the top 5 in the Best Places to Work in the federal government rankings.
Learn more about this agency03/18/2019 to 04/01/2019
$126,148 - $187,700 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - Some travel may be required.
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FERC-SL-2019-0001
527683500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
This position is located in the Data Governance Division (DGD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Office of the Executive Director (OED). The incumbent reports directly to the CIO and serves as the Chief Data Officer (CDO) tasked with making highly significant decisions and contributions to the integrity and security of the Commission’s shared data services. The CDO is responsible for the overall functions of the Data Governance Division and provides support and guidance to the CIO in the development of agency policies, procedures and techniques for an Enterprise Data Management strategy and data governance model. The incumbent exercises independent, informed judgment in performing a variety of highly complex administrative, policy, technical, and operational duties which are of exceptional difficulty and responsibility due to the extensive coordination and liaison required to provide oversight, information, and assistance on programmatic and management issues.
Major Duties
--Directs and supervises the overall functions of the Data Governance Division. Responsible for planning, prioritizing, and assigning work; collaborating with peers and subordinates to assure effective advisory services; and otherwise ensuring continuous progress toward stated goals.
--Leads the FERC implementation of the Open Data Act.
--Creates and executes an Enterprise Data Management strategy and data governance model and optimizes the use of data across functional areas. Ensures data quality, data transparency, governance and risk management, as well as consistent and effective use of data for analytic reporting.
--Serves as the agency's Subject Matter Expert on leveraging data insights that help drive strategic and tactical business decisions, and serves as the advocate for a data-driven, decision-making culture for primary customers such as Program Office Executives and other leadership.
--Works with senior officials and leaders to define strategic priorities in the area of data collection, modeling, storage, governance, sharing, analysis, and identifies new opportunities for growth and improvement through data analysis, recognizing the collection of data as a strategic asset.
--Provides support and guidance to the Chief Information Officer in the development of agency procedures and techniques, and furnishing policy guidance to program offices/directorates.
Your resume must clearly document how you meet the specialized experience in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this vacancy. You must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. All required documents must be received by the closing of this announcement. For this vacancy you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing your current grade level. If you do not submit a required document, (e.g. most recent SF-50, transcripts, etc.) your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration. FERC employees must submit all the required documentation to include the SF-50 and transcripts (if appropriate).
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is EXCLUDED from the bargaining unit.
Please note - Only your resume and cover letter will be forwarded to the selecting official.
In order for your application to be considered, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
For this position, specialized experience is defined as: You must have specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully assist in the development and analysis of programs and projects involving cross-functional organizations and advising senior management on coordination, communication and project risks.
In 2018, FERC was ranked by Bestplacestowork.org as the #2 mid-size agency in the Federal Government. We were also ranked as the #1 mid-sized agency in Work-Life balance, Teamwork, Senior Leaders, and Training and Development. As a “Best Place to Work,” we are always looking for the best and brightest to join our team of dedicated professionals. Begin your new career by joining a team that will let you make a difference!
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your resume will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. The materials you send with your resume will not be returned. If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual’s employment experience will be used only to determine the person’s qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual’s personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. Please use the following link for additional information: Mythbusters of Federal Hiring Policies.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section. Your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies. The ideal candidate will possess the following:
--Extensive knowledge of Human Resources, Finance, Data Management and Information Technology in order to provide expert advice and guidance on the execution of data and strategic initiatives.
--Skill in evaluating Performance Metrics, detailed project and activity road maps and quality control plans in order to demonstrate measurable results needed to provide decision-making support to the OED management team.
--Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques need for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing in order to complete end to end process improvements.
--Demonstrated ability to work in teams from cross-functional areas.
--Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in order to convey and justify decisions to senior management.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you will not be considered for this position (or will not receive the special consideration, e.g. Vet's Preference, for which you may be eligible).
CURRENT FERC EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment Submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".) If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit an SF-50 showing that. Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, you must submit an additional SF-50 showing this grade in order to receive credit. (FERC EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED to submit any SF-50 which documents the experience with another organization other than FERC).
CTAP/ICTAP: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), you must submit proof of eligibility.
SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES DOCUMENTATION If you are applying under a special hiring authority, submit a copy of proof of your eligibility.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) DOCUMENTATION If you are applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, SF-15; along with required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. An SF-15 may be found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
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.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Please click on the following link for detailed instructions on how to apply: How To Apply.
Tips For Applying: For example, if the specialized experience requires presenting information to a large audience, your resume might include speeches or presentations you've given.
* Verify your resume clearly indicates possession of the competencies and required specialized experience listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section of this announcement.
* Submit all requested documentation; e.g. SF-50, performance appraisal, transcripts prior to the close of the announcement.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You can check the status of your application by logging into your My USAJobs account. You may be notified up to four points in the application process. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." We also recommend you opt to receive status change emails through USAJOBS by logging into "Notification Settings." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527683500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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