The Justice Management Division (JMD) is a component of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that provides a variety of support and oversight functions for the Attorney General and the Department's components. The JMD Office of Records Management Policy (ORMP) is the operational authority for records management and eDiscovery for the Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Associate Attorney General, and JMD.

Duties

The incumbent serves as Director of the Office of Records Management Policy. Serves as advisor to the most senior Department leaders, as well as the JMD Assistant Attorney General for Administration, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Policy, Management, and Procurement, and the Senior Accountable Official for Records Management on records management, and directives. Advises JMD leadership on policy and operational issues involving eDiscovery and FOIA operations within the purview of the staff. Provides expert and authoritative consultation on highly specialized matters of utmost complexity, sensitivity, scope, and urgency. Provides expert advice and direction to DOJ bureaus on records and policy directives, and ensures communication to component records and directives managers regarding records and directives policy and operations. ORMP also manages the records management and directives policy and oversight for the Department. ORMP also manages the records management and directives policy and oversight for the Department. Directs the development, strategic direction, and administration of records management and directives programs policies, procedures, services, projects and initiatives for DOJ. Establishes technical and professional standards in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Monitors emerging trends and provides leadership and guidance to records, information, and directives managers and staff in exploring new methods or innovations for adoption that will benefit the mission. Directs the development, establishment, and administration of FOIA and eDiscovery programs policies, procedures, services, projects and initiatives for JMD. Establishes technical and professional standards in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Monitors emerging trends and provides leadership and guidance to JMD managers and FOIA and e-Discovery staff in exploring new methods or innovations for adoption that will benefit the mission. Builds constructive partnerships and collaborates with executive counterparts in JMD, the OBDs, other Department Bureaus, National Archives Record Administration, and other organizations to effectively administer records management policy and directives programs. Exercises leadership in shaping comprehensive records management, directives and other program policies and services that are responsive to Department, JMD, and component needs and objectives. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with key offices and officials including the CIO, technical staffs, and the Office of Information Policy. Institutes accountability and control systems and methods to assure successful execution of the Records Management Policy, FOIA and eDiscovery mission, programs and services, and to promote continual improvement in effectiveness and efficiency of operations and services. Establishes Records Management Policy, FOIA and eDiscovery service philosophy, standards for delivery of services and programs, and criteria for evaluating employee contributions. Provides leadership in establishing objectives, goals, and operational plans that are compatible with and fully support Department and JMD strategic mission objectives, goals, and plans. Monitors process toward organizational goals and makes adjustments to ensure success. Exercises authority in establishing and revising important Records Management Policy, FOIA and e-Discovery policies, and contributing to development and furtherance of JMD mission and/or administrative programs, principles, and strategies. Translates and communicates broad agency policies and objectives in terms of immediate organizational plans, goals, and strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. The applicant must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) within their resume. Your responses to the MTQs should be addressed/embedded within your resume and must not exceed seven (7) pages. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director, Office of Records Management Policy (ORMP). Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. MTQ 1 - Executive experience leading and managing others within a complex organization overseeing a directives management system, Federal records program, FOIA program, and eDiscovery program for a cabinet level agency in accordance with the Federal Records Act with in-depth knowledge of both paper and electronic records and information management processes and requirements. MTQ 2 - Expert knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, policies, laws, rules and regulations as they relate to the Federal Records Act, Freedom of Information Act, National Archives and Records Administration, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). Additionally, your demonstrated leadership ability and the evidence of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) must be clearly shown in your resume. A separate narrative statement will not be accepted. Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. ECQ1 - 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. ECQ2 - 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. ECQ3 - RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ5 - 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, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Please refer to OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information. http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Copies of the Office of Personnel Management's "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications" may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. **Please be advised for individuals entering the Senior Executive Service for the first time, you will not have to submit a separate ECQ narrative at this phase in the application process. If you are selected for the position once the Executive Review Board (ERB) and Interviews have concluded, then you will need to provide the separate ECQs not-to-exceed 10 pages per the OPM requirements for Case Documentation under Criterion A-Resume Based Qualifications Review Board (QRB) submission. **

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Justice Management Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Virginia Thompson
• Phone: 202-353-8296
• Email: [email protected]