The incumbent serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Grants, and Risk Management for the Office of Finance and Operations (DAS-OAGRM). The DAS-OAGRM develops, manages, and provides policy guidance and oversight of grants and acquisition, and enterprise risk management programs.
Note: The agency is looking for effective, motivational executives to join the leadership team! Dynamic leaders with the requisite experience in acquisition, grants, and risk management please apply.
Summary
The incumbent serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Grants, and Risk Management for the Office of Finance and Operations (DAS-OAGRM). The DAS-OAGRM develops, manages, and provides policy guidance and oversight of grants and acquisition, and enterprise risk management programs.
Note: The agency is looking for effective, motivational executives to join the leadership team! Dynamic leaders with the requisite experience in acquisition, grants, and risk management please apply.
The DAS-OAGRM provides leadership and direction to a workforce of approximately 120 federal employees in the administration of acquisitions, grants, and risk management. The executive will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:
Provide executive oversight of the discretionary and formula grants management policy, internal control assessment for grants, grants management training, pre and post single audit resolution, risk management, technical assistance and resolution coordination, and indirect cost negotiations.
Provide executive leadership for the continuous study, analysis, evaluation, and improvement of agency-wide acquisition activities. This includes directing the development, issuance and evaluation of agency administrative and operating instructions pertaining to acquisition management. Directs agency acquisition planning process to ensure sound acquisition management practices.
Provide executive oversight of the agency’s contract operations including contract execution (solicitation, award, administration, and closeout activities).
Provide executive oversight of the development, implementation, and management of the agency’s indirect cost policy in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements under 2 CFR 200 and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Provide executive oversight for the agency’s enterprise risk management activities and Office of Finance and Operations data analytics initiatives.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
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Qualifications
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
Unless you are currently under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible'. You should provide 2 written examples for each ECQ and your ECQs should not exceed ten (10) pages total. When uploading your ECQs, choose the Supporting Document Type called ECQ.
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.
To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements available on the Office of Personnel Management's website please click here.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification. You must address each technical qualification separately. You must limit your narratives to two (2) pages per technical qualification. When uploading your MTQs, choose the supporting Document Type called MTQ.
MTQ 1: Knowledge and experience leading federal grants management programs at the agency level including developing and implementing agency-wide grants management policy, providing training, and assessing risks.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated expert knowledge of acquisition management, including laws, regulations, principles, and practices applicable to all phases of the contracting process.
MTQ 3: Highly skilled at relationship management in order to partner with employees and customers on identifying and implementing new business processes to improve outcomes.
When responding to the MTQs and ECQs, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the ECQs and MTQs.
Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of the programs managed and program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
Applicants who use "see resume" as a response WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action or removal from Federal Service.
Education
This position does not have any educational requirements.
Additional information
VETERANS' PREFERENCE - Veterans' Preference does not apply to the SES.
MOBILITY - Individuals selected for senior executive positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated by a Qualifications Review Panel of senior officials. The panel will rate and rank applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the mandatory executive core qualifications requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience, and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The Panel will review the resume, Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications, and Mandatory Technical Qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates. Candidates determined to be best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
1. Resume: In addition to your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of the colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. MTQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications. Each MTQ statement should not exceed two (2) pages.
3. ECQ Statement: 2 narrative statements specifically addressing each individual ECQ. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. ECQs should not exceed ten (10) pages total.
4. All current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility). Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.
5. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 must complete an online application package to include the Resume, your responses to the MTQs, and your responses to the ECQs. To apply, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., Resume, MTQs and ECQs) WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applications submitted by means other than those described in this vacancy announcement will NOT be considered.
EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Human Resources Services
Executive Resources Team
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Resume: In addition to your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers
Educational information, including the name, city and state of the colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received
Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:
Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
Duties and accomplishments
Employer's name and address
Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. MTQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications. Each MTQ statement should not exceed two (2) pages.
3. ECQ Statement: 2 narrative statements specifically addressing each individual ECQ. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligibles, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. ECQs should not exceed ten (10) pages total.
4. All current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility). Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification.
5. All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 must complete an online application package to include the Resume, your responses to the MTQs, and your responses to the ECQs. To apply, please select the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted.
Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e., Resume, MTQs and ECQs) WILL NOT receive consideration for this position.
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applications submitted by means other than those described in this vacancy announcement will NOT be considered.
EDUCATION-OFFICE OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Human Resources Services
Executive Resources Team
Washington, District of Columbia 20202
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
