The Deputy Director works closely with the Office of Technology, Services, and Innovation (TSI) Director in managing USAGM engineering, technical personnel and systems, which are critical to achieving the Agency's mission. With the Director, the incumbent directs planning, design and implementation of USAGM's global program delivery infrastructure to support USAGM federal and grantee networks' audio, video, and digital transmission requirements.

Duties

As the Deputy Director of the Office of Technology, Services and Innovation (TSI), you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Supervises subordinate managers and serves as an advisor to the Director and executive leadership on engineering, technology, and program delivery programs, projects, and issues. Collaborates with the agency Chief Information Officer (CIO) and other Office of the CIO personnel with respect to overlapping policy development and implementation, including but not limited to information security, privacy and confidentiality; supports the planning, acquisitions, and delivery of information systems ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of agency information systems and services. Directs management of technical systems and facilities, including design, construction, and other initiatives necessary to accomplish approved program delivery objectives of USAGM networks and affiliates. Oversees operations and maintenance of the central engineering organization and the worldwide complex that distributes and transmits programming to audiences around the globe. Serves as a principal advisor to the USAGM community on technical programs and broadcast technology initiatives. Establishes, maintains, and oversees a systematic process by which the acquisition and administration of relevant workforce, fiscal, and facility resources are planned, justified, documented, and executed with appropriate control mechanisms. Represents USAGM in dialog with other governmental agencies, private industry and foreign countries on broadcast technology, program delivery, and related technical issues. Provides managerial, scientific, and technical leadership through subordinate managers and supervisors to a highly specialized and professional staff responsible for a wide range of engineering and technology programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.
• This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed unless this probationary period has already been served.
• Selected candidate will be required to submit Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 278.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• This is a top-secret position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.

Qualifications

To meet minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). All applicants MUST submit written narrative responses addressing each Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) and Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) separately. When preparing your responses to the MTQs and ECQs, you are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result model outlined in the OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope of complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments including the results of your actions. ECQ narrative statements may not exceed ten (10) pages; MTQs may not exceed two (2) pages. Please included your full name on all documents submitted. You must upload your written narrative responses to MTQs and EQCs to your application package. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Mandatory Technical and Executive Core Qualification factors will result in your application being disqualified. Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to provide ECQs narratives. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ): Mandatory for all applicants. All applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following MTQs. You must address each MTQ separately. Each MTQ narrative must not exceed two (2) pages. Please give examples and explain the complexity of the knowledge possessed and the sensitivity of the issued you handled. MTQ 1: International Broadcasting and Media Acumen - This qualification involves and requires comprehensive knowledge of essentials of international broadcasting and extensive knowledge of audio, video and digital media technologies. MTQ 2: Global Telecommunications Systems Acumen - This qualification involves and requires extensive background and knowledge of the characteristics, capabilities and requirements of global telecommunications systems, equipment and services and a broad knowledge of electronics engineering as it relates to radio, television, and digital broadcasting and telecommunications. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Mandatory for all competitive applicants. All applicants must submit a written narrative response to each of the following ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately, should contain at least two examples describing your experiences and results; and demonstrate the underlying competencies in the narrative. Your ECQ narrative responses must not exceed 10 pages. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision. ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building. ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility. ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy and Influencing/Negotiating.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Alyssa Poole
• Email: [email protected]