Executive Director, Office of Performance and Accountability

Office of the Chief Financial Officer; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Services Administration seeks exceptional candidates for an SES-level executive position drawn from within GSA, the government and the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process to require an online resume.

All applicants must demonstrate possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies and the Executive Core Qualifications; eligibility will be based on the resume's evidence of scope, quality and level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance management for a large org, incl. strategic planning, performance measurement, and cross-agency collaboration.
• Experience in leading an enterprise risk management (ERM) program across mission, operations, finance, cybersecurity, legal, and reputational areas.

Skills

Performance management

ERM program leadership

Cross-agency collaboration

Job description

The General Services Administration is interested in attracting the best talent for our diverse cadre of SES members from within GSA, the government and the private sector. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.

All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Competency and Executive Core Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.

Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Competencies (MTCs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below; please do not address the MTCs nor ECQs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives will not be reviewed for consideration.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• 1) Direct knowledge of, managerial experience of, and demonstrated leadership ability in performance management for a large organization, including: strategic planning, performance measurement, data-driven performance assessment, policy development, and cross-agency collaboration.
• 2) Knowledge of, managerial experience of, and demonstrated leadership ability in leading an enterprise risk management (ERM) program at a large organization, including how to identify, assess, prioritize, monitor, and report risks across mission, operational, financial, cybersecurity, legal, reputational, and strategic areas.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 4. Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards 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
• 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.

For guidance on how to address the ECQ's in the context of your resume, please refer to page 16 and 17 of the "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/#url=Handbooks