Summary
The Executive Director, Strategy and Engagement position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters, Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The incumbent is responsible for developing organizational strategic guidance, advising leadership of the Planning, Programming, Budget Execution (PPBE) process, building and sustaining partnerships and coordination mechanisms with interagency, industry and international partners.
Duties
The Executive Director, Strategy and Engagement position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Headquarters, Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The Executive Director, Strategy and Engagement is responsible for developing organizational strategic guidance and working with S&T senior leadership to inform the Planning, Programming, and Budget Execution (PPBE) process. Additionally, building and sustaining partnerships and coordination mechanisms with interagency, industry and international partners to foster cooperation through solid working relationships and strategic communications. Specific responsibilities include: Oversees S&T-wide strategy development as well as international, interagency, industry and congressional engagements to ensure alignment and advancement of the priorities of the Department and the Administration. Oversees the development of the S&T strategic planning and programming guidance to inform the S&T Planning, Programming, and Budget Execution (PPBE) process. Oversees the development of policies, strategic thrusts and priorities at the Department, interagency, international, industry and White House levels for relevance and/or impact to S&T. Represents S&T and/or DHS at interagency level in national thrusts and areas of shared responsibilities. Leads the development and management of S&T strategic partnerships with other government agencies. The Executive Director will represent S&T on interagency working groups, internal and external meetings, conferences and other forums. Works closely with S&T and DHS Components to understand homeland security enterprise operational requirements, risks and threats. Oversees and facilitates the development of cooperative technical relationships and associated activities that enhance security for both the United States and its partner nations. Presents to DHS and US government senior executives and managers concerning international Research and Development, Test and Evaluation capabilities and ongoing efforts being pursued in the region either separately or jointly with DHS. Creates and fosters strategic interagency communications regarding S&T policies and programs. Reviews the QHSR, Integrated Planning Guidance, Future Years Homeland Security Program, and other Departmental priorities to align and integrate the S&T strategy with PPBE decisions. Provides S&T with adequate policy coordination to ensure alignment and influence policies that would enable S&T to better support its customers. Advises Deputy Under Secretary and Under Secretary on recommended alignment and integration of the S&T strategy, strategic focus areas, and PPBE decisions into partnering programs. Supports S&T principals and subject matter experts in the development of an S&T Research Agenda that identifies and clarifies S&T's research priorities and specific efforts and aligns with the new direction of the Administration and Department. Leads, coordinates and prepares for strategic intergovernmental engagements; educate, update and build trusted relationships with Congressional members and staffers, targeted U.S. Government agencies, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and nationwide mayors and governors who are building smart communities through investments in research and public private partnerships, including academia, laboratory and industry domains. Advises and provides support to the DHS Secretary and the White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on matters of priority concern to the Department and nation. Ensures information flows to and from leadership. Reviews briefing materials for senior officials for meetings with representatives of other agencies. Reviews and oversees the development of position papers for the use of senior officials involved in determining policy and strategies affecting S&T's relationship with other governmental agencies.
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.