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All current Federal employees; Former Federal Senior Executives with Reinstatement eligibility and SES CDP graduates with QRB certification.

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As the Director, Risk, Compliance and Veteran Program Office (VPO)is a senior executive within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Human Capital Office (HCO), and reports directly to the IRS Human Capital Officer. The incumbent serves as a principal executive advisor to the IRS Human Capital Officer on human capital policy, compliance and accountability, risk management, organizational communications, governance, and business management matters affecting HCO and the IRS workforce.

The Director Communications and Compliance performs the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Communications and Compliance organization, including Human Capital Policy;
• Compliance, Accountability and Risk Management; and the Veterans Program Office. Establishes organizational goals, priorities, operating strategies, and performance expectations aligned with the direction of the IRS Human Capital Officer and IRS mission requirements.
• Directs the Human Capital Policy organization and provides executive oversight for the development, implementation, interpretation, and maintenance of IRS human capital policy. Ensures authoritative policy guidance is provided to leadership and stakeholders; assesses the workforce implications of new and changing requirements; and represents and advocates for the Service, as appropriate, in external evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Directs the Office of Compliance, Accountability and Risk Management, which serves as the IRS component of the Treasury Human Capital Evaluation System and Independent Audit Program under 5 CFR part 250. Provides executive oversight of human capital evaluations, assessments, compliance and accountability activities, internal controls, and risk management efforts to promote the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, and legal compliance of IRS human capital programs.
• Directs the Veterans Program Office, providing executive oversight of integrated HCO veterans programs, governance, acquisition support, and business management services. Ensures these functions strengthen organizational performance and workforce
  engagement, support compliance and executive decision-making, and provide the operational infrastructure necessary to achieve HCO strategic objectives.
• Integrates policy, compliance, risk management, communications, governance, and business management activities across the subordinate organizations to advance HCO priorities. Ensures emerging risks, evaluation findings, policy developments, and organizational priorities are effectively communicated and translated into coordinated actions, corrective measures, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serves as a principal advisor to the IRS Human Capital Officer on complex and sensitive matters within the Director's portfolio. Provides executive-level analyses, options, recommendations, and risk assessments and represents the Human Capital Officer and HCO, as assigned, with senior IRS officials, Department of the Treasury officials, other Federal agencies, oversight organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Leads organizational performance and resource management by establishing measures for assessing results, evaluating organizational structures and processes, and aligning human, financial, technological, and other resources with mission priorities. Promotes efficiency, effective internal controls, responsible stewardship of resources, and appropriate use of technology and data to improve program delivery and executive decision-making.
• Exercises the full range of executive leadership and managerial responsibilities for assigned organizations. Establishes performance expectations; develops and evaluates subordinate leaders; promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement; leads organizational change; and fosters a high-performance culture focused on measurable results and service to the American public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be geographically mobile to accomplish the Service's mission.
• Complete a one-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.
• Certify you have registered with the Selective Service System if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, or certify you are exempt from having to do so.
• Complete a OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Provide information to successfully complete a background investigation. Applicants must have a successfully adjudicated FBI criminal history record check (fingerprint check) and a NACI or equivalent.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification as listed on Form I-9 (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9_IFR_02-02-09.pdf); of which one must be a valid state or federal government-issued picture identification. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Complete verification of identity and employment eligibility as required by Federal law for all persons hired to work in the United States. The IRS participates in e-Verify (Employment Verification) and may provide information from your Form I-9 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to secure a work authorization. You will receive written instructions and contact information for SSA and DHS if this information cannot be confirmed.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (sf278) within 30 days of appointment and annually.
• Disclose Political Appointments.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Director, Risk, Compliance and Veteran Program Office, you must meet the following requirements:

RESUME: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume- NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect the demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Your resume must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to fulfill executive responsibilities typically required in SES positions, including:

• Directing the work of an organizational unit;
• Accountability for the success of one or more specific programs or projects;
• Monitoring progress toward organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustments to such goals;
• Supervising the work of other managers;
• Exercising important policy-making, policy-determining, or other executive functions.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligiblity, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): By statute, OPM prescribes Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) for the appointment of career Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The ECQs were designed to evaluate executive experience and not technical expertise. The following ECQs provide the focus for certification of executive core qualifications for initial appointment to the SES. Your two-page resume should show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications.

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, the commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government; Commitment to the Rule of Law; Civic-Mindedness.

2. Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility; Managing Resources; Leveraging Technology.

3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill; Problem Solving; Agility and Resilience.

4. 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability; Developing Others; Executive Judgement.

5. Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset; Innovation; Strategic Thinking.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Continual Learning, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, and Public Service Motivation.

Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the OPM SES Website: OPM Guide to SES Qualifications.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): In addition to the ECQs, candidates must address Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). MTQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the MTQs below:

1. Human Capital Policy, Compliance, and Risk Management: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading or managing complex Federal human capital programs involving the development and implementation of human capital policy and the evaluation of program effectiveness, compliance, accountability, internal controls, or organizational risk. Experience must demonstrate the ability to interpret and
   apply complex human capital requirements, advise senior leadership on significant workforce matters, identify and address systemic program risks, and develop strategies that strengthen organizational accountability and human capital program performance.
2. Enterprise Leadership and Integration of Organizational Functions: Demonstrated executive-level experience directing and integrating multiple organizational functions in a large, complex organization, including experience establishing strategic priorities, leading organizational communications or governance processes, managing competing priorities and resources, and building partnerships
   across organizational boundaries. Experience must demonstrate the ability to translate senior leadership priorities into coordinated organizational action and achieve measurable improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, or organizational performance.

To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be referred to and evaluated by an executive panel. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility.

The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results of the evaluation and make a written recommendation on the final selection(s) to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by the OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past or received certification by an OPM approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, your qualifications must be certified by an OPM QRB before appointment may occur.

If the selected candidate does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the individual will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM to determine that you meet the leadership competencies required to serve as a member of the SES.

Certification by the Office of Personnel Management's Qualifications Review Board is required to be appointed to this position.