Summary

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Business Support Services. As the Business Support Services Executive, you will provide executive direction and coordination of the activities of: Facility acquisition, operations, repairs, and renovation; personal property management; physical security; and field financial support.

Duties

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As The BUSINESS SUPPORT SVCS EXEC, you will:

• Direct nationwide support services, including facility operations, property management, physical security, and field financial support. Collaborate with executive colleagues, managers, the CMA, COO, Deputy Archivist, and Archivist to address and resolve complex building infrastructure, safety, and security requirements.
• Serve as the Senior Agency Official for NARA's Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) mandates, while acting as the Designated Safety and Health Official (DASHO) and the senior official for physical and information security.
• Oversee operations to ensure rigorous financial due diligence and optimal resource utilization. Direct the Real Property Planning unit to strategically manage the agency's asset portfolio and the life-cycle of security and facility systems.
• Determine the overarching priorities, objectives, and policies of the Business Support Services office, establishing rigorous internal performance measures to ensure legal compliance, cost-effectiveness, and exceptional customer responsiveness.
• Champion a unified, "one voice" approach to service delivery by empowering front-line teams and management to propose process improvements, innovate, and advocate for customer-driven solutions.
• Partner with the senior NARA leadership team to shape the agency's strategic direction, producing creative, high-level approaches that drive aligned enterprise-wide outcomes, successful change management, and strategic relationship-building.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must complete a 1-year SES supervisory probationary period, unless previously completed.
• Must complete a Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, SF-86, for a pre-appointment full-field background investigation. In addition, periodic re-investigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

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.

Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your 2-page resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence you may not receive consideration for the position. Experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-15 level in the Federal Service.

Note: We no longer accept separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Technical Qualifications (TQs) must be demonstrated within your 2-page resume.

Technical Qualifications (TQs). TQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearlydemonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the TQs below:

A. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• TQ 1: Demonstrated leadership in driving strategic vision and enterprise-wide operational plans that optimize resource management and customer service initiatives, while forging stakeholder coalitions to guarantee organizational success.
• TQ 2: Demonstrated leadership expertise in formulating and directing comprehensive enterprise policies and operations spanning facility and real property management, multi-disciplinary security, occupational safety, and Continuity of Operations (COOP/COG) type programs.

B. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

There are five ECQs:

1. COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

2. DRIVING EFFICIENCY - Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3. MERIT AND COMPETENCE - Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

4. LEADING PEOPLE - 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. That includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

5. ACHIEVING RESULTS - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: Noncompetitive Applicants - 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, ECQs are not applicable. 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.

Additional information about the ECQs can be found on the OPM SES website at: Executive Core Qualifications

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
• Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
• Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
• 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 Human Resources Office.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.