Office Director - Washington, United States - US Department of State - Agency Wide

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Duties:


NEA/RMA leads the bureau's efforts in the strategic competition with China and Russia as well as efforts to expand regional political and economic integration.

Responsible for five of the critical mission areas identified in the Secretary's modernization agenda (climate, global health, cyber and emerging technology, economics, and multilateral diplomacy) in the NEA region, the
Office Director provides authoritative, executive-level advice, consultation, guidance, and leadership to the bureau Assistant Secretary on major cross cutting issues and contributes substantially to integrating bureau activities.

These issues include regional political and economic integration, political military affairs, multilateral organizations, counter-narcotics, environment/climate, emergency/pandemic preparedness, refugees, counterterrorism, and human rights.


Specifically, the incumbent:


Manages operations and directs staff at various levels within the office and has the final say in all personnel actions and organizational design proposals ensuring that decisions align with the organization's vision, mission, and values while complying with all legal and ethical standards.


  • Allocates fiscal and human resources within the office and performs the necessary organizational activities to acquire additional resources. Directs the establishment of appropriate internal control systems to ensure that Office resources are adequately safeguarded; obligations and costs incurred comply with applicable laws and regulations; and revenues and expenditures pertaining to operations of the Office are promptly recorded and accounted for in accordance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and executive orders.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE27
  • One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
  • Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.

Qualifications:

Your experience and resume should explicitly demonstrate the following:


  • MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience working on issues related to the Middle East and North Africa and/or specialized experience in one or more of the following critical mission areas (Cyberspace and Emerging Technology, Climate, Global Health, Economic Statecraft, and Multilateral Diplomacy).
If you do not possess the mandatory technical qualifications described above, you may be considered ineligible for these positions.


Additional information:


SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.


TELEWORK - If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. This position is not eligible for remote work.


EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) - U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee's information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

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  • Benefits
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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.

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