Deputy Executive Associate Director, Management and Administration

Summary

The Deputy Executive Associate Director (EAD) for ICE's Management and Administration (M&A) directorate is a key member of M&A's top leadership team and shares in all phases of the organization's program responsibilities. The incumbent provides oversight and coordination of all administrative and managerial components of ICE, including information technology infrastructure, human capital programs, acquisition and procurement activities, workforce training, information governance, and privacy.

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Duties

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As the Deputy Executive Associate Director for Management and Administration (M&A) at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), you will be responsible for providing coordination of all administrative and managerial lines of business and components, through executive-level leadership, to strategically address the administrative challenges faced in today's law enforcement environment while keeping pace with the dynamic growth and future of the agency.

You will assist the Executive Associate Director in ensuring that M&A provides a robust, integrated information technology infrastructure; a dynamic human capital program that includes aggressive recruitment efforts; sound and cost-effective financial management policies, standards, and systems; and establishes acquisition strategies and oversight of procurement activities and contracts. Additionally, you will ensure that M&A leads collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to provide timely responses to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, institute strong information governance and records management strategies and practices, develop and promulgate policy and agency regulations, and train and equip all personnel.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• File a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

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 qualifications requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) 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 ECQs or TQs.

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

• TQ 1: Expert knowledge of management and organizational principles and practices across a variety of complex business management programs, including asset management, human capital, information technology, contracts, procurement, and acquisition.
  TQ 2: Demonstrated leadership in multi-year and strategic planning, process re-engineering, organizational streamlining, program evaluation, and performance management to improve service outcomes, as well as experience in developing organizational policy in collaboration with stakeholders.
• TQ 3: Significant experience advising senior leadership on resource utilization and representing senior leadership in meetings with governance and administrative oversight bodies, such as audit committees or state, local, or federal oversight agencies.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) : In addition to the TQs 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.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (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 or certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement:

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Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer 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 Human Resources Office.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back;
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation); and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information.

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.

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