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Summary
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Deputy Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis for Management (DUS-M). I&A is a unique member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). I&A specializes in sharing unique intelligence and analysis with operators and decision-makers to identify and mitigate threats to the homeland.
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Duties
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The Chief Operating Officer (COO) leads and oversees key lines of business (LOBs), including human capital/workforce management, financial resource management (budget, acquisitions), program and performance evaluation, security and facilities and logistics for a nationwide workforce.
Specific responsibilities include:

• Directs I&A's human capital programs, policies, and procedures; designs, develops and manages the delivery of human resources management strategies and operational efforts for the workforce.
• Guides I&A's human capital management strategies and operational measures to achieve organizational goals and make appropriate adjustments to such goals.
• Leads the operation and integration of the Intelligence Planning, Programming, Budgeting/Execution, and Evaluation (IPPBE) process to ensure resources are acquired and expended to meet agency strategic goals efficiently and effectively.
• Ensures all key budget artifacts are developed on time and with high quality.
• Develops and implements COO LOB policies, guidance documents, and supporting standard operating procedures.
• Operates a customer experience program spanning all LOBs to ensure delivery of courteous, accurate, and efficient service across each function and conducts continuous improvement to increase customer satisfaction and positive outcome delivery.
• Identifies and establishes related I&A program needs and priorities to provide the Deputy Under Secretary for Management developed strategies to achieve multiple short- and long-term goals for enhancing outcome.
• Develops and implements strategic direction for the COO Directorate.
• Monitors, evaluates and measures the impact of overall LOB activities, programs, and policies, including in response to legislative changes or statutory reporting requirements.
• Drafts and implements regulation, guidance, policy, training, and communications materials.
• Identifies priorities and requirements to drive organizational efficiency, integration, and innovation to advance the mission. Focuses on automation to improve timeliness and internal controls of LOB processes.
• Integrates and synchronizes policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional activities.
• Directs assigned resources in developing and executing agency objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures work efforts are timely and compatible with the overall management vision, goals, objectives, and requirements.
• Liaison with members of the executive staff of the Secretary, Under Secretaries, and other executives of DHS and Congressional Committee staff; plan, develops and coordinates briefings, presentations and conferences.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• You will be subject to a pre-employment polygraph examination, and random polygraph examinations may be conducted after entry on duty.

Qualifications
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) 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 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). A sample 2-pages resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 16 - 17) Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1. Demonstrated experience and mastery of principles in any of the following lines of business: workforce management/human capital; budget, acquisition, and finance; strategic planning; performance evaluation and improvement; and security.
TQ 2. Demonstrated experience managing the implementation of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) cycle at the agency, component, division, or office level, including responsibility for linking PPBE to performance to ensure resources are acquired and expended to maximize mission outcomes.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Detailed information on each ECQs, the underlying and fundamental competencies, and information regarding the Structured Interview QRB (SIQRB) Process are available in the "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board."
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 eligibility, 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.
Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
Current or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the DHS Headquarters Executive Services team.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
Additional information
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Trinice Clayborne via email at trinice.clayborne@hq.dhs.gov .
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartment Information clearance as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
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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.
Benefits
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