Director Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security

Summary

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), operating under Congressional mandate and Executive Orders, through delegations from the Secretary of Commerce, administers a series of major activities pertaining to the management of industrial resources for national defense and energy programs, industrial mobilization, and emergency preparedness planning.

Duties

Developing regulatory systems designed to prioritize and allocate the delivery of industrial materials and products to support approved national defense programs. Coordinating overall agency activities with respect to the stockpiling of industrial raw materials, including supply requirements, material availability, material specifications, and market impact analysis of acquisition or disposal of stockpile materials and excess defense articles. Supervising preparation of the annual report on offsets in defense trade. Supervising review of the foreign investment in the United States subject to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States process. Supervising performance of industrial based surveys and assessments under Title VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended. Supervising investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. Supervising exclusions request to tariffs imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. Providing general policy and program direction on matters pertaining to industrial expansion under Title III of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.

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 (PTQ) 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 considered ineligible. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images, graphics, or hyperlinks (including publications and/or social media). Your resumes 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. Demonstrated experience in managing a complex organization consisting of multiple divisions with various missions. Demonstrated experience of emergency planning procedures and theory, to include the mobilization system of resource/clamancy, and international emergency planning for industrial resources, as well as experience with the Defense Production Act, international defense cooperation programs and defense industrial production, and in national security review of foreign investment in the United States. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the 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 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: Applicants who are current or former members of the SES, have SES reinstatement eligibility, or have been certified through successful participation in a U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) should submit supporting documentation (e.g., SF-50 or OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification) reflecting their eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.