Summary
The Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence Partnerships (DUS-IP) position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of intelligence and Analysis (I&A). 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.
Duties
The Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence Partnerships supports the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis by managing and directing a wide range of programs aimed at establishing and improving intelligence support to State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners, as well as private sector partners, in coordination with the DHS Intelligence Enterprise and Intelligence Community. Specific responsibilities include: Managing a mature, professional homeland security intelligence enterprise that addresses priorities set by the Secretary, as well as the Director of National Intelligence's National Intelligence Priorities Framework, and advocates on behalf of SLTT and private sector partners with the Federal Government and Intelligence Community. Overseeing DHS efforts to achieve and enhance the compatibility and analytic capacity of state and major urban area fusion centers, which are the focal point of the broad effort to promote transparency among all levels of government through information sharing in the cross-cutting endeavor to thwart terrorism and other homeland threats. Providing guidance and direction in developing operational policies, procedures, and programs for fostering cooperation and coordination among Federal agencies, SLTT homeland security entities, and the private sector to effectively communicate and analyze threats to the homeland. In accordance with the priorities of the Under Secretary and Principal Deputy Under Secretary, instituting a well-coordinated, Federal Government-wide approach to supporting and interfacing with state and major urban area fusion centers. Implementing a standard process to quickly identify and disseminate information regarding emerging homeland threats, and reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on locally generated information identifying regional trends and national threats. Developing robust outreach and support to operational components and DHS partners at the state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector levels to provide homeland security intelligence support and promote analytic collaboration. Managing an organization with several divisions of personnel working in the National Capital Region and deployed across the United States and U.S. territories. The Office includes a multimillion-dollar budget. Overseeing the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of program operations, including the development, assignment, and higher-level clearance of goals and objectives for subordinate managers. Making recommendations on multi-year and long-range work plans and budgets developed by subordinate managers. Overseeing the implementation of long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the work directed. Adjusting policy and plans to respond to changes in appropriations levels or other legislative changes, managing operational changes throughout the organization, and addressing major changes to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed. Representing I&A's contributions to Congress and other senior-level officials.
Education
There is no educational requirement for this position.
How you will be evaluated
A multi-step process is used to evaluate and refer applicants: 1. Minimum requirements: Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. Your application must show that you meet all requirements including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be rated "not qualified" if you do not possess the qualification requirements for the position. If your application is incomplete, you may be found "ineligible". 2. Rating and Ranking: If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. A panel of subject matter experts will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Highly/Top Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. 3. Referral: If you are among the higly/top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selecting official for consideration and a possible interview. The DHS Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review the results and make recommendations on final selections to the ERB Chair and appointing authority, where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. Your supporting documents are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. If your responses are not supported by your resume, you will be eliminated from consideration. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, if a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Incomplete or late applications will not receive further consideration.