Director, Homeland Identity Intelligence Center

Department of Homeland Security; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Homeland Identity Intelligence Center position is located within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Collection.

Candidates must demonstrate ECQs and TQs and provide evidence on a two-page resume. The role requires advancing efficiency, leading people, and achieving results in a federal environment while upholding the Constitution and rule of law.

Qualifications

• ECQs and TQs must be demonstrated on the résumé.
• TQ 1: experience managing and analyzing travel and media exploitation data and watchlisting systems.
• TQ 2: knowledge of international terrorism, transnational crime, and homeland threats.
• ECQ 1: commitment to the rule of law and Constitution.
• ECQ 2: driving efficiency in resources and processes.
• ECQ 3: merit and competence in delivering quality work.
• ECQ 4: leading people and accountability.
• ECQ 5: achieving results aligned to goals.

Skills

ECQ proficiency

Strategic leadership

Policy implementation

Interagency collaboration

Decision making

Job description

The Director, Homeland Identity Intelligence Center position is located within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Collection. I&A specializes in sharing unique intelligence and analysis with operators and decision-makers to identify and mitigate threats to the homeland.

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 extensive experience managing and analyzing travel and media exploitation data in support of the US interagency screening, vetting, and watchlisting processes, including the development and maintenance of screening, vetting, and watchlisting information technology solutions.
• TQ 2. Demonstrated substantive knowledge of international terrorism, transnational organized crime, and nation state threats to the Homeland.

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 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.

Detailed information on each ECQs, the underlying and fundamental competencies, and information regarding the Structured Interview QRB (SIQRB) Process are available in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.

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.

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Current or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the DHS Headquarters Executive Services team.