Summary
This position will serve as the Division Chief for the Business Support Division within the Human Resources Directorate (HRD). The incumbent will be responsible for directing core financial programs, overseeing governance and internal controls, leading strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, and managing division-wide supervisory functions.
Duties
Serve as the Business Support Division Chief. Provides leadership and direction on program goals, operational priorities, and management policies to ensure effective execution of HRD business and financial operations. Leads cross-functional analytical studies to identify, analyze, and resolve complex business and financial management challenges affecting HRD operations; develops and delivers authoritative recommendations to senior officials. Provides strategic oversight of funds management activities, including administration of IAAs/SLAs, compliance with fiscal law and appropriation requirements, and implementation of internal control standards. Directs development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures governing HRD business operations. Directs HRD's communications strategy to support its role as a shared services provider, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strategic alignment in leadership communications, congressional responses, policy messages, and customer outreach.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications). Must meet all conditions of employment listed under Stipulations of Employment below.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for this series/grade.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the minimum qualification questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Analytical Thinking Business Planning and Resource Management Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Legal, Government, & Jurisprudence *Technical Competency - Management / Analysis Planning and Evaluating Problem Solving Resilience Written Communication In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and minimum qualification questionnaire, this position requires an online USA Hire Competency Based Assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or minimum qualification questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Due Weight Consideration is a review process used to provide consideration to performance appraisals and awards submitted with each application on a used merit promotion certificate and factoring the results into the merit promotion selection process. Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. It is your responsibility to obtain and upload your performance appraisal/evaluation and/or list of awards prior to the closing of the vacancy announcement.