The incumbent serves as the Director of the Voice of America (VOA) within the U. S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the independent federal agency that oversees all U.S. Civilian international media. The mission of the USAGM is to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. The VOA Director has overall responsibility for planning, organization, and executing of all VOA operations.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Summary
The incumbent serves as the Director of the Voice of America (VOA) within the U. S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the independent federal agency that oversees all U.S. Civilian international media. The mission of the USAGM is to inform, engage, and connect people around the world in support of freedom and democracy. The VOA Director has overall responsibility for planning, organization, and executing of all VOA operations.
As VOA Director, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for the implementation of policies, programs, and technical standards to uphold VOA's status as a worldwide media leader. Ensures that VOA's content and activities align with the VOA Charter, and the Broadcasting Standards and Principles of the U.S. International Broadcasting Act of 1994.
Contributes to USAGM strategic planning, budget formulation, and other agency-wide processes.
Participates in efforts to enhance strategic cooperation between the USAGM entities, as well as collaboration and coordination among them when creating and distributing multimedia content.
With other USAGM entity heads, advises senior agency officials, the CEO, and the International Broadcasting Advisory Board on matters pertaining to U.S. international media.
Represents the VOA with senior officials of the State Department, the White House, other USG agencies, outside organizations, including major media entities, and various other associations and groups.
In coordination with the CEO, represents VOA in meetings relating to budget and other issues with the Office of Management and Budget, Congress, and other stakeholders.
Establishes and maintains working relationships with representatives of foreign governments and organizations to promote cooperation and planning for mutual benefit.
Liaises, in coordination with other agency officials, with VOA's media partners around the world and actively promotes the global VOA brand through speaking engagements, participation in events such as international broadcasting conferences, and media appearances.
Adapts to constant complex changes to access audience markets, deal with legal requirements of the target countries, and finds ways to deal with digital and other censorship and misinformation and disinformation campaigns, including the use of newly developed techniques using artificial intelligence and deep-fake audio-visual misinformation.
Oversees the development and distribution of content, placement, advertising, and promotion strategies that extend the reach of content by any medium, whether delivered by broadcast, online, or mobile.
Employs modern communication techniques and technologies, using a multi-media strategy to achieve objectives, using cross-border SW/MW, FM and TV affiliates, TV direct-to- home, Internet-based websites, mobile distribution methods, SMS, and other digital platforms.
Oversees the use of social media, advertising, and other promotion to attract audiences.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed unless this probationary period has already been served.
Selected candidate will be required to submit Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 278.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.
This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) Career position.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible executive leadership experience that is indicative of senior level managerial capability managing a large news organization and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Therefore, evidence of the below MTQs and ECQs must be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your 5-page resume. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ):
MTQ 1: Media, Communications, Broadcasting and Journalism Acumen - This qualification requires demonstrated experience leading coverage of major and sensitive events in a large news organization (e.g. BBC, Wall Street Journal) extensive management experience in journalism, news reporting, broadcasting and media, and expansive knowledge of international media and communications practices and procedures and of cutting-edge communication techniques, services, and emerging technologies. Competencies: Media and Communications and Journalism.
MTQ 2: Influential Organizational and Administrative Management Acumen - This qualification requires demonstrated experience managing large organizations, raising the profile of the work of that organization, transforming the organization with change management skills; experience negotiating with senior officials, executives of major institutions and senior government officials both in the U.S. and abroad; and extensive experience planning, coordinating, executing business functions, resource allocation, and product. Competencies: Administration and Management, and Decision Making, Change Management, and Influencing/Negotiating.
MTQ 3: Foreign Policy and Current Events Acumen - This qualification requires extensive knowledge and understanding of domestic and international affairs and U.S. foreign policy; an awareness of and sensitivity to cultural and political influences affecting global audiences; and extensive knowledge of world wide geo-political and economic events; demonstrated knowledge of press freedom issues, and political and policy awareness at a level, which will provide for sensitivity in judgments made on highly controversial matters. Competencies: External Awareness, and Political Savvy.
The applicant must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) within their resume.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
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. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.
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. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.
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. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.
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, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.
The applicant must address the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) within their resume.
Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address ECQs in resume. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.
A sample 5-page executive level resume documenting ECQs can be viewed at this link: SES Resume
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified individual, and the selectee must meet the eligibility requirements for such an incentive.
Actual salary for Senior Executive Service positions may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Only your resume with no more than five (5) numbered pages obtained by the 11:59pm EST on the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Once this announcement closes the following will occur:
A review of your resume, with embedded ECQs, and MTQs, as well as supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist.
Applicants deemed minimally qualified will be referred to an Executive Resources Board (ERB) to further evaluate applications.
The ERB will further evaluate applications to determine the best qualified applicants for referral to the hiring official.
Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring official and may be invited to participate in a structured interview. Interviews may be in a virtual setting or in person at USAGM offices.
NOTE: You MUST address all MTQs as required above, but do not need to address the ECQs if you:
Are currently serving under a career SES appointment;
Are eligible for reinstatement into the SES; or
Have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/28/2024 of the announcement to receive consideration.
Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact apoole@usagm.gov or 202-920-2428 to request this.
After the announcement closes, the Human Resources Office will conduct a review of your application package. If your application is complete and you meet basic qualification requirements, it will be forwarded to a Rating Panel/Executive Resources Board (ERB) for further review of your resume addressing the required ECQs and MTQs. The best qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Rating Panel/ERB will decide which Best Qualified applicants will be referred to the Selecting Official. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications once a final selection is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you cannot complete the Application Package online, please contact the Human Resource Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents and any appropriate Accepted Documents.
To begin, click Apply in the announcement; then, choose to create a new USAJOBS account or Sign-in into your existing account.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before submitting it. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After completing the questionnaire and uploading appropriate documents, click the Submit Application to submit your application package.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered in the profile is accurate and all required documents are uploaded and submitted before 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/28/2024 of the announcement to receive consideration.
Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload the documentation to the system by the closing date of this announcement.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously. Please carefully review the complete job announcement, including the Required Documents, Other Information, and How to Apply sections of the announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail or e-mail. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact apoole@usagm.gov or 202-920-2428 to request this.
After the announcement closes, the Human Resources Office will conduct a review of your application package. If your application is complete and you meet basic qualification requirements, it will be forwarded to a Rating Panel/Executive Resources Board (ERB) for further review of your resume addressing the required ECQs and MTQs. The best qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview. The Rating Panel/ERB will decide which Best Qualified applicants will be referred to the Selecting Official. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications once a final selection is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
