Chief Operating Officer with Security Clearance - Arlington, VA, United States - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Description

Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Arlington, VA

• Remote job No
• Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
• Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed No
• Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Senior Executive
• Promotion potential 00
• Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program
• Supervisory status Yes
• Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Drug test Yes
• Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
• Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness
• Announcement number ST BM
• Control number Help Duties The incumbent serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and directs complex administrative, technical, and professional services, directly affecting a large, complex multi-mission organization

The incumbent serves as a principal advisor to the Director, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff, on agency operations, business activities, financial management,acquisition, administration, short-and-long range planning, policy development and execution,and interagency activities related to strategic initiatives aimed at advancing CISA's goals
This entails making sure the initiatives and activities reflect the priorities of the Director, the appropriate stakeholders are included, complies with applicable laws and regulations, and that final key internal and external documents/products effectively communicate the initiatives
The incumbent's work efforts directly affect administration management (to include, budgeting, accounting, facilities management, security, contracting, procurement, and acquisition); information technology; human resources; training and development; and other varied mission support services and activities
The COO provides for the control, coordination, and continuity of enterprise programs and operations by accomplishing the necessary interface with DHS headquarters, and by working with key senior leaders across DHS and CISA in developing plans for programs and services
In this capacity, the incumbent leads the organization in accomplishing the following:

• Confers with the CISA Director and Deputy Director, key senior leaders, and other stakeholders regarding problem areas or projected major changes in enterprise mission support services and programs

Recommends policy, organization, and operational procedures regarding management of CISA
Reviews matters of significance to ensure that procedures are in accord with the policies and plans.

• Establishes new and innovative means for improving the stewardship of all CISA resources, including appropriated funds and personnel to ensure the effective use of same in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act, the Anti-Deficiency Act, other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and DHS directives and policies

Initiates innovative management practices and cost-saving measures to include integration, process improvement, and standardization; and data-based cost and quality controls.

• Provides guidance to other senior executives and key stakeholders across CISA in determining priorities to ensure the expeditious accomplishment of mission operations

Coordinates efforts where correlation of intra-enterprise functions and problems are involved.

• Establishes and maintains an Enterprise Services knowledge management system concerning the following: administration management (to include, budgeting, accounting, facilities management contracting, procurement, and acquisition); information technology; human resources; and training and development

Ensures the transparency of managerial- and executive-level decision-making and promotes a unitary approach to codifying decisions that support unity-of effort in the Enterprise Services
Ensures an appropriate context for applying historic and contemporary decisions to current work, goals, and objectives.

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with DHS headquarters for purposes of resolving conflicts and assuring optimum control and coordination of programs and operations of high priority or special emphasis

Assists in developing the long-range objectives for CISA in terms of assigned and projected missions pertaining to facilities, systems, controls, and management requirements of an unusual nature.

• Exercises broad direction on general program matters and provides general operating policies to the Executive Assistant Directors and Assistant Directors, and other senior leaders within CISA

Through subordinate staff and other senior executives, and Mission Enabling Office Chiefs, provides leadership and direction for the CISA enterprise workforce by exercising final authority for a full range of personnel actions
Approves strategic and operational plans, policies, programs, and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S

citizen.

• Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see
• All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• 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.

• This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment
A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result
After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.

• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation

This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

• You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret (SCI) clearance.
• One-year SES probationary period may be required.
• This position may be designated as essential personnel

Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding
Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C
and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

• You are required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) upon entering the position, as well as annually.
• 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
Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide detailed evidence of possession of each of the Executive Core and Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below in a supplemental statement to assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to be referred to the selecting official
Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information you submit
The application process used to recruit for this position is theTraditional-Method, Therefore, provide separate narrative responses, not to exceed two (2) pages for each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and no more than one (1) page for each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)

Executive Core Qualifications:
Applicants must submit a written narrative fully addressing each ECQ, not to exceed two (2) pages per ECQ for a total of no more than 10 pages
Current or former career SES members, or OPM SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates are not required to address the ECQs
You will be evaluated on the following
Executive Core Qualifications:
ECQ 1 -LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an 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

Leadership Competencies:
Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 -LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate 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

Leadership Competencies:
Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 -RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves 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

Leadership Competencies:
Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 -BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically

Leadership Competencies:
Financial Management, Human Capital Management