All current and former federal employees with competitive status, reinstatement eligibles, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles, Veterans (VEOA and 30% Disabled), and special non-competitive appointment eligibles (e.g., Persons with Disabilities, Certain Military Spouses, Peace Corps, and Vista Volunteers, etc.) may be considered.
This position is located in the Office of Continuity and Security Management (OCSM), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The Office is responsible for supporting the NCUA's personnel security, physical security, continuity of operations, facilities management, emergency management, insider threat, and intelligence programs.
As the Director, Office of Continuity and Security Management, you will:
Oversee all programs related to personnel security, physical security, facilities management, emergency management, insider threat, continuity of operations, intelligence, and classified information.
Direct personnel suitability and national security clearance programs, ensuring compliance with federal investigative standards, HSPD-12, and other security directives while managing clearances, screenings, adjudications, and appeals.
Oversee emergency management and continuity programs, including COOP planning, emergency preparedness, training and exercises, national-level continuity participation, and coordination with federal, state, and local partners.
Manage NCUA-owned and leased facilities, lead the accountable property program, and monitor space utilization.
Manage physical and classified security functions, including access control, facility security systems, SCIF operations, COMSEC, intelligence analysis, and participation in interagency critical infrastructure and cybersecurity committees.
Provide executive-level leadership and supervision, directing staff, managing organizational resources, overseeing budget and performance, and ensuring effective execution of all OCSM programs and strategic objectives.
You must complete a Public Financial Disclosure Form.
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
This position is eligible for situational telework.
Suitable adjudication of background/security investigation is required.
You may be required to serve a trial or probationary period.
This position is subject to drug testing.
This is an essential continuity position.
Qualifications
For the SS-02 grade level, you must have one year (12 months) of full-time specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the SS-01/SES grade level in the public or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as experience serving as an executive responsible for providing consultative and advisory services on continuity of operations and security laws, rules, and regulations; and overseeing a staff responsible for delivering organization-wide operations involving at least three of the following specialties: personnel security, physical security, emergency management, insider threat, and facilities management.
You must provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the specialized experience for this position. Please include the month, year, grade and hours worked for each position held. Failure to provide specific details in your resume may result in an ineligible rating due to not meeting the specialized experience. Ensure that your experience and accomplishments reflect the Executive and Technical Qualifications.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement. Please note, all experience statements copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): You must clearly demonstrate in your resume that you possess all the executive qualifications listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. Any separate documents uploaded addressing ECQ and TQ qualifications will not be considered.
Commitment to the Rule of Law & Principles of the American Founding. Experience modeling integrity, upholding laws and organizational regulations, and ensuring alignment with statutory authority and governing directives. Demonstrates civic responsibility by ensuring decisions serve the broader public interest, fosters public trust through transparency and fairness, and applies sound judgment in navigating complex legal, political, and regulatory environments.
Driving Efficiency. Experience strategically and efficiently managing organizational resources to maximize impact. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility, effective allocation of staffing and budget, and the ability to reduce waste while improving performance. Applies data, technology, and process improvements to streamline operations, strengthen accountability, and deliver measurable gains in efficiency and effectiveness.
Merit & Competence. Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
Leading People. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
Achieving Results. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
Technical Qualification (TQ):
Extensive knowledge of security and continuity management programs, including information assurance and emergency management, to direct organization-wide efforts that protect personnel, facilities, and information assets.
Education
Education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for executive positions.
Additional information
Salary is set by the NCUA Board, unless delegated to the Executive Director, and is based on the position's and the individual's potential contribution to the agency's overall strategic goals and the executive and technical qualifications of the successful candidate.
In addition to the standard benefits offered by Federal agencies, NCUA offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. More information can be found byclicking here.
Current and former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, that indicates grade, status, tenure and the full performance level (FPL) of the position held . Please do not submit an SF-50 for a cash/time off award.
NCUA's SS positions are career positions in the competitive service, therefore you must also submit a Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, from a previous federal position held with permanent tenure in the competitive service (i.e. an SF-50 from a previous GS-15 position). Holding a career SES appointment alone does not give you eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Current SES members will be assessed on both the ECQs and TCQs.
Illegal drug use by individuals working for or on behalf of the federal government, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service and in direct violation of the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check the status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: http://www.sss.gov/
NCUA uses E-Verify, a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.
You may need to serve a one-year managerial probationary period.
In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 9202, and 5 C.F.R. Part 920, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the NCUA makes a tentative offer of employment, absent an exception. Complaints that the NCUA violated the Fair Chance Act must be submitted to LaborEmpRelations@NCUA.GOV or to, Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 within 30 days from the agency's alleged non-compliance with the Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.
First, your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this announcement.
Second, your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications/specialized experience requirements.
Third, if you meet those requirements and are not an internal non-competitive candidate, you may be contacted via email and asked to provide narrative responses to four Accomplishment Record questions. You will have 72 hours from the time of the email to submit your responses. Narrative responses are not required when submitting your initial application. Your resume and responses to the accomplishment record questions will be evaluated by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) rating and ranking panel to determine the extent to which you possess the required executive and technical qualifications. Non-competitive internal candidates, will be forwarded directly to the selecting official. Best Qualified candidates will be referred to an NCUA ERB interview panel for a possible interview. The ERB interview panel will make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.
You may be required to take a leadership assessment.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume - Only resumes up to a total of two (2) pages will be accepted, applicants who submit resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additionally, any separate documents uploaded addressing ECQ and TQ qualifications will not be considered.
Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume.
The resume builder on USAJOBS can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
To maximize the content of your resume, you are advised to follow the guidance found here.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.) For 5-Point Preference: DD 214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service) or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command. For 10-Point Preference: DD-214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service), VA letter and SF-15 for 10-Point preference.
If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
An individual wishing to be hired under this Schedule A (5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u)) authority must provide proof of being an individual with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. This proof must be provided to the hiring agency before an individual can be hired. This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal).
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility: copy of agency notice and/or most recent SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action noting current position, grade level, and duty location; and most recent performance rating.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well-qualified with a score of 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Follow this link for additional information.
SF-50 Requirement: NCUA employees must submit a legible copy of a SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action. Your SF-50 must clearly show your position title, series, grade, tenure (block 24), type of service (block 34), and full performance level to confirm your status and eligibility. Information about how to read your SF-50 can be found on USAJOBS here.
Award and detail SF-50s do not provide sufficient information to determine eligibility and are not acceptable.SF-50s with an effective date within the past 52 weeks may not be sufficient. You may need to provide additional SF-50s-for example, along with a recent SF-50, consider submitting the SF-50 that documents your most recent promotion.
To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit your resume and the applicable documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You may be contacted via email and asked to provide narrative responses to four Accomplishment Record questions. You will have 72 hours from the time of the email to submit your responses. Narrative responses are not required when submitting your initial application.
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YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 06/09/2026 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method
You will receive an email that your resume has been received from the USAJOBS website. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume - Only resumes up to a total of two (2) pages will be accepted, applicants who submit resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additionally, any separate documents uploaded addressing ECQ and TQ qualifications will not be considered.
Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume.
The resume builder on USAJOBS can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
To maximize the content of your resume, you are advised to follow the guidance found here.
2. Other supporting documents:
Cover Letter, optional
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.) For 5-Point Preference: DD 214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service) or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command. For 10-Point Preference: DD-214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service), VA letter and SF-15 for 10-Point preference.
If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
An individual wishing to be hired under this Schedule A (5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u)) authority must provide proof of being an individual with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. This proof must be provided to the hiring agency before an individual can be hired. This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal).
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility: copy of agency notice and/or most recent SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action noting current position, grade level, and duty location; and most recent performance rating.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well-qualified with a score of 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. Follow this link for additional information.
SF-50 Requirement: NCUA employees must submit a legible copy of a SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action. Your SF-50 must clearly show your position title, series, grade, tenure (block 24), type of service (block 34), and full performance level to confirm your status and eligibility. Information about how to read your SF-50 can be found on USAJOBS here.
Award and detail SF-50s do not provide sufficient information to determine eligibility and are not acceptable.SF-50s with an effective date within the past 52 weeks may not be sufficient. You may need to provide additional SF-50s-for example, along with a recent SF-50, consider submitting the SF-50 that documents your most recent promotion.
To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit your resume and the applicable documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You may be contacted via email and asked to provide narrative responses to four Accomplishment Record questions. You will have 72 hours from the time of the email to submit your responses. Narrative responses are not required when submitting your initial application.
For more tips on applying for a federal job click here.
YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 06/09/2026 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method
You will receive an email that your resume has been received from the USAJOBS website. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
