This is a senior leadership role in the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), MCC's second largest department, overseeing a range of services (finance, risk & compliance, procurement, HR, IT, security, facilities, etc.).
This is an administratively determined position in the excepted service. The selectee will serve at the discretion of the appointing officer and may be terminated at will.
This position is in MCC's pay band 2B, which is generally equal to SES/SL pay only.
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Summary
This is a senior leadership role in the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), MCC's second largest department, overseeing a range of services (finance, risk & compliance, procurement, HR, IT, security, facilities, etc.).
This is an administratively determined position in the excepted service. The selectee will serve at the discretion of the appointing officer and may be terminated at will.
This position is in MCC's pay band 2B, which is generally equal to SES/SL pay only.
The Deputy Vice President (DVP) serves as a key member of the Department of Administration and Finance (A&F)'s management team. The DVP reports directly to the Vice President (VP) of A&F-- MCC's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), shares in the day-to-day operations and management of the department, supports A&F and MCC-wide strategic planning efforts, and acts as VP in the VP's absence. The DVP:
Helps direct the management of various administrative divisions within Administration and Finance, including Financial Management Division, Audit & Risk Compliance, Contracts and Grants Management, Human Resources, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Domestic and International Security and Travel, Administrative Services, and related programs, policies and services that support critical MCC operations.
Ensures that all programs and functions are carried out in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Provides executive-level leadership and direction to ensure progress towards the goals and objectives of the Department and Agency, keeping the Vice President apprised of Department accomplishments and/or any problems that require his/her personal attention.
Plays an important role in leading efforts to achieve corporate objectives where A&F divisions play a central role. This includes helping guide Human Capital planning and strategy efforts, labor and employee relations, as well as supporting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility efforts within A&F and across MCC.
Serves as trouble shooter and confidant where particularly sensitive or controversial matters arise that require an especially high degree of tact, diplomacy, and program knowledge. Conducts fact finding and analysis and briefs the VP regarding proposed recommendations for action.
Reviews and refines work products; synthesizes and coordinates work efforts and supports the agency's achievement of policy and operational goals. Sets a model for cross-teamwork, communication, and accountability within and across the department.
Ensures that the Vice President is fully briefed on developments and key actions within the assigned areas, including on budget proposals, staffing issues, and security issues/programs.
Directs and supervises departmental operations and programs through subordinate supervisors. Performs administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Ensures a continuing affirmative application of MCC policies concerning equal opportunity opportunities.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
Relocation expenses will not be paid
More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
Some domestic and international travel may be required
The selectee will serve at the discretion of the appointing officer and, as such, may be terminated when the services of the AD employee are no longer required.
This is a non-political administratively determined (AD) position in the excepted service.
Qualifications
To qualify for pay band 2b level you must meet the following:
Have at least one year (more preferred) of specialized experience comparable to the MCC Pay Band 3a or GS-15 or an equivalent level in the Federal service. For this position, examples of specialized experience include: experience overseeing the management of a broad range of administrative programs (e.g., financial management and budgeting; risk management & compliance; human resources management; information technology management; procurement and acquisitions; personnel and physical security; facilities management; and administrative services); serving as a technical authority and advisor and applying policies, procedures, laws, regulations and directives that govern administrative programs and operations; serving as trouble shooter and confidant to senior officials on sensitive or controversial matters that required a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and program knowledge; and preparing and effectively presenting briefings, policy memos, studies and special reports to internal and external stakeholders. (NOTE: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume).
Highly Desirable:
Knowledge of human capital strategy and planning, labor and employee relations, and other human resources disciplines.
Experience and understanding of strategic and operational planning, e.g. development and implementation of a multi-year strategic plan.
Experience solving problems across various disciplines and synthesizing and clearly communicating complex information.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.
A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:
The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position.
The selectee's overall experience in a particular area.
The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.
See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands).
Additional information
SALARIES FOR MCC PAY BAND 2 POSITIONS ARE EQUIVALENT TO SES PAY RANGE ONLY.
This is an Administratively Determined (AD) Excepted Service Appointment. Compensation and removal are without regard for civil service laws and regulations. Veteran's preference does not apply.
This is a non-political administratively determined position in the excepted service.
The selectee will serve at the discretion of the appointing officer and, as such, may be terminated when the services of the AD employee are no longer required.
MCC Administratively Determined (AD) employees receive 80 hours of initial leave, 8 hours of annual leave per pay period, and there is no leave carry-over cap at the end of each year.
RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one-time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to sign a service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one-time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to sign a service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience.
The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Pay: Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
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.
A review of your application and supporting documents will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for the position and to ensure that you have been placed in the appropriate quality category. The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as:
Administration and Management
Leadership
Technical Competence
Based on the information you provided in your application package, you will be placed in one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and may be called for an interview.
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
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.
If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or presidential appointee employee), you must submit a copy of a your SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent appointment (position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee, agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment, etc.).
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.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you'll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system. Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 11971994. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/02/2023.
If you cannot apply online:
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf. and
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentations to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Department of Administration and Finance
1099 - 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Upon receipt of the online questionnaire, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will assess your experience and transcript(s) (if appropriate), identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interview. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
If you are a current or former political appointee (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or presidential appointee employee), you must submit a copy of a your SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent appointment (position title, type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee, agency, beginning and ending dates of appointment, etc.).
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.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Once your application is ready, you'll be sent from USAJOBS to the application system. Follow the prompts to complete your application and the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure that you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following 11971994. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/02/2023.
If you cannot apply online:
Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf. and
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentations to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Department of Administration and Finance
1099 - 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
US
Next steps
Upon receipt of the online questionnaire, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will assess your experience and transcript(s) (if appropriate), identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interview. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. We expect to make a final job offer within 40 days after the deadline for applications.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
