Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration

Summary The position is located within the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), whose mission is to lead, manage, and operate NOAA's specialized fleet of technologically advanced ships, aircraft, and uncrewed systems to collect and deliver oceanographic and atmospheric observations vital to the nation's safety, security, and economic prosperity. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the timely, efficient, and effective application of technical, financial, and human resources. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration, OMAO, and ensures the timely, efficient, and effective application of technical, financial and human resources in execution of OMAO's priorities to successfully achieve established OMAO and NOAA strategic goals and objectives. This includes direct supervision of three Division Chiefs, along with oversight across the organization, ensuring the most effective application and integration of OMAO's workforce, blending civilian and uniformed (NOAA Corps) personnel to accomplish OMAO's mission. The Deputy Assistant Administrator for Programs and Administration works with the Deputy Director of Operations to support the operational needs of OMAO, and to resolve competing issues, coordinate resolutions, and provide solutions that support the Director of OMAO with the correct balance of operations, platform acquisition, planning, analysis, and movement toward the future direction of OMAO in support of NOAA's observing missions. Specifically, the incumbent implements OMAO policy and strategic goals by providing direction and supervision in the following areas: 1. Oversight of OMAO's programs and divisions' annual budget formulation and execution, including all associated financial management and reporting responsibilities, to ensure OMAO is financially able to perform its mission. 2. Development and oversight of functions to administer and regulate the use, operations, maintenance, upgrade, conversion, replacement, and modernization of vessels, aircraft, instrumentation, and associated equipment and support facilities under the purview of OMAO. This includes coordinating requirements, development, execution, and communication of NOAA ship and aircraft platform acquisition. 3. Provide information management and associated administration of communications infrastructure, information technology security, and other technology operations in support of the operational priorities of OMAO. 4. Contribute to a strategic approach for workforce management that attracts and maintains a competent and talented workforce, and establish an environment that develops, encourages and sustains employees as they work to accomplish OMAO and NOAA's strategic goals. 5. Oversight and support of a functional management model to deliver administrative and financial services that will direct lines of accountability from center and division managers and ensure effective day-to-day communications on the overall status of operations. 6. Develop performance management targets and measures across key functional areas to include reporting and analysis processes and procedures for use by OMAO senior leadership to analyze performance and direct resources and priorities. 7. Develop cost-effective and efficient recommendations to meet NOAA's requirements for ship and aircraft support through process optimization and customer satisfaction assessment. 8. Consult as directed with Deputy Assistant Administrators for the other major NOAA components to design and execute service functions intended to meet the needs of the components and their constituencies. This includes keeping abreast of ongoing and planned programs throughout NOAA to maintain awareness of those programs that would require OMAO support or would contribute to the enhancement of OMAO services. 9. Implement organizational and operational changes necessary to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of OMAO, and foster a high-performance culture. 10. Represent the Director, OMAO, at scientific and technical meetings with the authority to commit the resources of OMAO and participate with the Director or act on his/her behalf at top-level policy meetings, including congressional hearings and resource reviews. Requirements Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Senior Executive Service employees are subject to a one year 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. This position requires a Top Secret clearance. 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) 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 qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2 page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and not include images or graphics. 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 Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1: Demonstrated senior-level experience and ability to lead organizational analysis, planning, and execution for a scientifically and technically complex organization, including implementing policies and providing strategic leadership to manage and execute integrated research platforms and safety management programs across a geographically dispersed organization. PTQ 2: Knowledge of current and emerging marine and aviation operational issues in the management of resources supporting research and data collection in the field. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional/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 PTQs, 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 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. Education This position does not have a positive education 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 members 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: Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 Human Resources Office.