Director of Administration - Business Management - Governance

Full Job Description

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

The "Required Documents" section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package.

Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.

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 be hired based on merit and competence.

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).

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

TQ 1: Extensive knowledge of, and experience in, applying laws, executive orders and national policies governing information technology management (e.g., Clinger-Cohen Act, FITARA, Paperwork Reduction Act, GPRA).

TQ 2: Extensive knowledge and experience in financial planning, management, and acquisition of IT services and products, such as supporting annual budgets in the range of $100M and organizations of approximately 5,000 employees or more.

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 organization's 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.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

Provides executive oversight and direction for the administrative operations of OCIO, including comprehensive budget planning and fiscal stewardship, acquisition and contract management, personnel administration, workforce optimization, and the advancement of internal organizational performance metrics.

Establishes and leads strategic, long-range administrative initiatives essential for the effective governance and sustained operation of OCIO.

Develops, implements, and refines enterprise-wide operational plans, ensuring alignment and integration of the organization's mission, vision, and values into OCIO's strategic objectives and performance goals.

Provides leadership and strategic oversight for the formulation and execution of both long-term and annual plans, policies, and standards that establish robust, enterprise-wide financial and budgetary frameworks for information technology operations.

Prepares and presents the annual information technology budget report, ensuring its inclusion in the Department's official budget submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress.

Provides authoritative leadership and executive oversight for the Department's IT governance framework.

Leads enterprise compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Congressional directives, as well as statutory requirements under the Clinger-Cohen Act and other relevant federal legislation.