Executive Director, Mission Support

Full Job Description

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, within Air and Marine Operations. For more information about U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/about.

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.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including results of your actions.

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Any resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

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: Knowledge, experience, and ability to direct the life-cycle acquisition, material support, and resource management needed to sustain multiple types of aircraft, marine vessels, sensors, and ground support systems.

TQ 2: Knowledge and ability to act as the air worthiness authority for CBP aircraft certified for flight by either the FAA or military component authority.

TQ 3: Knowledge and ability to manage complex administrative functions, including financial management, human capital management, communications and data networks, and related training for a large organization.

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.

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 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.

FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION IN THE RESUME WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

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 must 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:

As Executive Director, Mission Support, Air and Marine Operations, you will direct all activities related to budgets, aircraft, marine vessel and facility acquisitions, human resource management, and life cycle support for U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO).

You will oversee strategic and long-range acquisition and budget planning, and the integration of financial, human capital, and administrative management activities to support the mission of CBP AMO.

You will also oversee complex contract development, project planning, and the overall acquisition strategy for the organization.

You will manage and maintain a program of onsite assistance, assessment, evaluation, and analysis of contractor management systems in the procurement, property, cost control, accountability, and general business disciplines.

You will be responsible for orchestrating all acquisition planning, budget formulation, resource allocation, and staffing activities needed to achieve the planned strategic end-state for U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations.

You will develop service life extension programs for aircraft that will remain in the fleet; oversee the purchase of new and replacement aircraft, including fixed-wing, helicopters, and remotely operated vehicles; and ensure that facilities, equipment, infrastructure, and personnel are available to operate and maintain the air fleet.

You will perform the same duties for all CBP marine vessels, operations and maintenance facilities, and personnel.

You will oversee the daily management and control of all AMO funds, assets in the field, and personnel, as they support the agency's border security missions. You will represent U.S.

Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations to the highest levels of CBP leadership, the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Management and Budget, General Accountability Office, Congress, and the public.

For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at cbp.gov.