Executive Director Strategy and Engagement

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&Ts 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&Ts relationship with other governmental agencies.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). A sample 2-pages resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 16 - 17) Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrated expertise in developing organizational strategies and conducting related analysis including futures analysis risk analysis net assessment options assessment or similar analysis in the context of developing strategy and relating those strategies to planning.

TQ 2: Demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining partnerships and coordination mechanisms with interagency industry and international partners that show flexibility adaptability decisiveness and the ability to foster cooperation through solid working relationships and strategic communications.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.