Executive Director, Mission Center for National Resilience

Summary

The Executive Director, Mission Center for National Resilience position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA).

Duties

The Executive Director, Mission Center for National Resilience is responsible to the Executive Director, HSARPA for developing the tools and technologies that improve the capability of homeland security in areas such as; cyber technology and network defense; infrastructure and emerging risks; and response and resilience. Specific responsibilities include: Leads the research, development, test and evaluation to secure the Nation's critical information infrastructure, through coordinated efforts that improve the security of existing and future cyber infrastructure. Coordinates with the Executive Director, HSARPA on planning, programming, and budgeting efforts, emphasizing changes in Mission Center programs resulting from his/her understanding of future needs. Leads the direction for DHS S&T cyber and infrastructure protection. Coordinates with experts in multiple agencies, international, and domestic in addition to the private sector to analyze capabilities, deficiencies, and projected effects of options and potential changes of systems, equipment, devices or protocols. Leads the programmatic and technical assessments of S&T efforts to ensure research breadth, quality, and balance. Identifies alternative technical solutions to problems and addressestechnological gaps and shortfalls within assigned technology areas. Ensures S&T programs are integrated across funding categories to foster and encourage scientific research, mature science and technology, define and mitigate technical risk, and facilitate effective transition within the constraints of law and regulation.

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 Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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 Technical Qualifications (TQs). A sample 2-pages resume that incorporates ECQs and TQs can be viewed on this link (indexed at page 16 - 17) Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrates a mastery of scientific and technology management principles, practices, and approaches to conceive, initiate, recommend, coordinate, monitor, and review innovating projects to provide high performance systems reflective of all relevant technologies and current research. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience in managing activities addressing complex cyber issues to safeguard and secure cyberspace and/or infrastructure and emerging risks to support and response and resilience. 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. 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. Detailed information on each ECQs, the underlying and fundamental competencies, and information regarding the Structured Interview QRB (SIQRB) Process are available in the "Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board." 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. Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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 DHS Headquarters Executive Services team.

Education

There is no educational requirement for this position.