This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/534352200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thus protecting our transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please: Click Here.
Learn more about this agency05/21/2019 to 06/12/2019
$127,914 - $184,620 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Travel may be required up to 25 percent of the time with little advance notice.
Yes—Relocation expenses will be paid.
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
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Yes
Yes
HQ-ES-APM-19-592684-ERD
534352200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
This position is in the Transportation Security Executive Service (TSES) and is located in Acquisition Program Management (APM), Arlington, Virginia. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED. Resumes must capture the critical elements of Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and address the Professional/Technical Qualification (PTQs) included below in the Qualifications and Evaluations section.
The Executive Director, Screening Systems, Acquisition Program Management (APM) serves as a principal advisor on matters regarding designated acquisition program (by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Transportation Security Administration (TSA), certification requirements of program management staff, and ensures that security technologies and processes delivered to end users meet the overall mission, vision, goals, and objectives of TSA and DHS. The Executive Director is a key management official responsible for leading TSA acquisition programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle needed to meet TSA and DHS mission requirements. Additionally, the Executive Director serves as executive acquisition career manager, responsible for implementing DHS acquisition workforce guidance as well as unique TSA acquisition career field environments.
High level duties include:
You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required and the extent to which your resume shows that you possess the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. When describing your qualifications, be sure to furnish examples and describe the context in which you applied your knowledge, discuss how you used skills relevant to the position, indicate the complexity, scope and impact of your work, note the level of people with whom you interacted, and explain the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed. Please see the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this Job Opportunity Announcement for circumstances under which some applicants may be exempt from providing ECQs.
Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs):
1. Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle framework and Federal laws, regulations, and directives.
2. Demonstrated success leading or managing acquisition program(s) and developing a procurement based workforce.
3. Demonstrated success creating program management plans (i.e., acquisition program baselines, work breakdown structures, integrated master schedules, risk management plans, requirements traceability matrixes, test and evaluation master plans, integrated logistics support plans, and life cycle cost estimates), to execute an acquisition program.
4. Demonstrated experience collaborating with leaders, industry, and stakeholders in the development of performance baselines and execution of program strategies.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
In addition to a RESUME and the ASSOCIATED QUESTIONNAIRE, you must submit the following applicable supporting documents:
Certain current or former career SES/TSES members with service in Federal agencies which are not excluded from the Senior Executive Service (statutory exclusions are specified in 5 U.S.C. 3132(a)(1)) as well as graduates of a SES Candidate Development Program which resulted in certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) may be EXEMPT from providing ECQ responses. Career SES/TSES members are individuals who have been certified by OPM QRB and who currently occupy an SES/TSES position in an agency not excluded from the Senior Executive Service by statute (5 U.S.C. 3132(a)(1)) or who have left such a position after having successfully completed the SES/TSES probationary period. To exercise this exemption without being disqualified for failure to provide ECQ responses:
These documentation requirements apply to TSA employees as well as others who claim exemption from ECQ submission.
Non-SES/TSES members: Current and former non-SES/TSES federal employees (except current TSA employees) must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 (or an equivalent document).
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.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY 11:59 PM ET (Eastern Time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS INCLUDES BOTH ONLINE AND FAXED APPLICATION MATERIALS. IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION BY THE CLOSING DATE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
1. Resume. Uploaded resumes will be accepted for this position. If you would like to create and submit your resume using USAJOBS Resume Builder, please follow the instructions in the link provided. Click Here: USAJOBS Resume Builder.
2. Applicable supporting documents (see Required Documents Section).
Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to apply. If you are unable to access the automated application system, we may need to reset your password. Please call the TSA HRAccess Executive Services Office (ESO) Help Desk at 877-872-7991 (TDD 877-872-7992) between the hours of: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday.
If you are unable to apply online, please call the ESO Help Desk at the number listed above for assistance.
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. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/534352200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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