Deputy Director, International Operations

International Operations LeadershipThis is a Merit Promotion announcement for current career and career conditional Department of Interior (DOI) employees in the Office of the Secretary (OS) and Career Transition eligibles (CTAP). Refer to Required Documents section for more information.Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:1. Provides strategic leadership for international operations, developing multi-year strategies, annual operating plans, and Departmental positions on international operational issues.2. Ensures compliance with ethics, travel, procurement, information security, and data-sharing requirements; establishes internal controls and conducts periodic reviews to maintain audit readiness and mitigate operational risk.3. Oversees systems governing international travel, agreements, financial management, and related processes to ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency across operations.4. Supervises a multidisciplinary staff, sets priorities, evaluates performance, and manages recruitment, staffing, onboarding, and workforce planning to support domestic and overseas operational requirements.5. Formulates and manages multi-year budgets and annual funding requests for international operations; oversees execution, conducts cost-benefit analyses, and prepares briefing materials and justifications for senior leadership, OMB, and Congress.6. Develops, negotiates, and manages international agreements-including MOUs, IAAs, and cooperative agreements-across the full lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.7. Monitors agreement performance and financial obligations, leads corrective actions when needed, and provides expert guidance on agreement authorities and statutory requirements.8. Represents the Department in interagency forums and policy discussions; advises senior leadership on operational issues, risks, and emerging priorities affecting international programs.9. Directs cooperative agreements and grants administration for international initiatives, ensuring adherence to DOI regulations, reporting standards, and performance monitoring requirements.