Executive Director Corporate Senior Executive Management Office

Full Job Description

The Executive Director provides executive leadership and oversight of the management of all VA SES career and non-career and limited term SES, SLs, PAS, Schedule C, Veteran Law Judges, Experts, Consultants and Title 38 equivalent positions, as well as provides the critical oversight and guidance necessary to generate an aggressive results-driven approach to senior executive recruitment and retention.

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.

TQ1: Demonstrated experience successfully managing and assuring technical compliance of a comprehensive human resources management program, developing, implementing and managing policies that support program oversight.

TQ2: Demonstrated experience creating, managing and implementing organizational plans and strategic goals that improve customer relations and enhance service delivery within a complex organizational environment.

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 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:

The Executive Director (ED), Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) is the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration (HRA) and other key officials within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on matters pertaining to executive staffing/recruitment, performance management, compensation, training and development, etc.

The ED, CSEMO also oversees the comprehensive management of VA's geographically dispersed Senior Executive Service (SES) (title 5 and title 38) and Political Appointees, Senior Level/Scientific Research (SL/ST), Veteran Law Judges, Experts, and Consultants workforce.

In carrying out the duties of the position, the ED, CSEMO actively collaborates with executive level leadership and ensures the work of the organization is strategically linked to Department priorities and external mandates.

The ED also provides executive leadership over a $6.3M budget and workforce of approximately 34 employees.