DutiesABOUT THE POSITION The Deputy Director for IBMSC, provides executive advisory service to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for IBMSC. The Deputy provides for the overall administrative management of projects for IBMSC, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment.
The Deputy Director assists with the establishment of a permanent appropriation that will be specific to on-shoring strategic medical supply chain manufacturing and distribution capacities to build resilience, sustain COVID gains, and strengthen the industrial base. This requires annual base budgets, with multi-year funds and dedicated authorities to minimize vulnerabilities and ensures preparedness. The Deputy Director develops a comprehensive hiring strategy and succession plan for a dedicated Program Office within ASPR that oversees all IBx Activities, including supply chain analysis, program management and execution, and DPA Title I, III and VII functions.
This Center conducts the necessary industrial analysis, coordinates trade-space for rated contracts, and establishes programs dedicated towards industrial capacity expansion with the public and private sectors. This requires a cadre of Government and contract support staff in addition to travel and other direct costs. The Deputy Director establishes a lead center to oversee all IBx activities throughout ASPR, including supply chain analysis, program management and execution, and DPA functions.
This includes a cadre of approximately fifty-three (53) Government and thirty (30) contract support staff, inclusive of travel and other direct costs. The Deputy Director is responsible for furthering the goals of EEO by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employee practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap. Specifically, as supervisor, the incumbent initiates nondiscriminatory practices and affirmative action for the area under their supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and, (5) full utilization of their skills.
The Deputy Director, in conjunction with their supervisor, develops an affirmative action plan for the area supervised, including appropriate objectives and goals, and monitors and periodically assesses progress. Keeps informed of, supports, and communicates to employees EEO policies, plans, and program. Seeks out and utilizes available resources, including appropriate personnel generalists/specialists and training resources in conducting these responsibilities.
Incumbent will be appraised on the effectiveness of their EEO performance.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentThis employer participates in the E-Verify ProgramU.S. Citizenship is requiredIn order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.Must pass a pre-employment drug test; random testing after appointmentThis is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM.
Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with an HHS Executive Consultant, or QRB Writer to develop an ECQ narrative for submission to OPMYou must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration). QualificationsOpen to all groups of qualified individuals from the public. Current employees within the Federal civil service.
Career SES and SES reinstatement eligibles. SESCDP graduates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.
Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.Fundamental Competencies: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): 1. Leading Change: 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. 2.
Leading People: 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. 3. Results Driven: 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. 4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: 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.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's): This position also requires that you possess MTQ's that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following MTQ's must be evident in your resume. Ability to develop evidence-based policy and strategy options for program implementation providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for program management initiatives related to the public health industrial base, domestic manufacturing and supply chain resiliency.
Ability to oversee and lead cross-functional teams and manage complex portfolios with diverse projects related to small molecule development, PPE, testing and diagnostics and supply chain. Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, and monitoring project milestones to ensure timely delivery and successful outcomes. It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.
gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/=Overview 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. Education There is no positive education requirement for this position.
Additional informationSalary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance based pay adjustments.
Probationary Period: An individual's initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a one year probationary period.Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Security and Background Requirements If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.Equal Opportunity Employment Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit.
HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors. If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting BreAnna Stewart .Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact: BreAnna Stewart. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Veteran's Preference Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Selective Service As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law. Help A career with the U.S.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on your experience and your responses to the ECQs and MTQs. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your narrative and responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions.
Your cover letter (NOT TO EXCEED ONE PAGE) and your resume (NOT TO EXCEED FIVE PAGES), demonstrating possession of the technical qualifications and achievement of the five executive core qualifications are the documents that will be used to determine your basic and specialized qualifications for the position. YOU MUST ADHERE TO THE PAGE LIMITS ABOVE AND INCLUDE BOTH DOCUMENTS OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED