Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters, Management Directorate, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). By statute, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees all financial management activities relating to the programs and operations of the Department and develops and maintains an integrated agency accounting and financial management system, including financial reporting and internal controls.
Duties
The Executive Director, Programming and Strategic Insights is responsible for performing analyses and evaluations of alternative plans, programs, forces, and budget submissions in relations to various programs. To satisfy the requirements of Congressional mandates and in support of the policy developments process, the Office manages DHS-wide plan that integrates program goals, subsequent funding decisions and performance evaluation. Specific responsibilities include: Providing analysis and advice, making recommendations, and participating in the development of policies for and the operation of the DHS programs, including the fiscal and programmatic guidance upon which DHS program projections are based. Serving as principal advisor to DHS management officials on the Department's program planning and evaluation process as well as the Department's programs, policies, and for all DHS mission areas. Monitoring the progress of the organizational goals and periodically evaluates and makes appropriate adjustment to such goals. Performing analyses and evaluations of alternative plans, programs, forces, personnel levels, and budget submissions in relation to projected threats, allied contributions, estimated costs, resource constraints, and U.S. homeland security objectives and priorities. Reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, or initiating program actions and tasking to ensure adherence to DHS policies, standards, and national security objectives, and ensure that they are designed to accommodate operational requirements and promote the readiness and efficiency to the Department. Ensuring that the costs of DHS programs, including classified programs, are presented accurately and completely. Providing leadership in developing and promoting improved analytic tools, data and methods for analyzing DHS planning, the effectiveness of DHS programs, and the allocations of resources. Implementing and monitoring performance measurement system. Serving on boards, committees, and other groups pertaining to the Executive Director. Preparing briefing papers for the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary and the Chief Financial Officer that support decisions, Congressional testimony, Cabinet meetings, press. conferences, and public appearances.
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 highly/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.