Chief Security Risk & Compliance Officer

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board in the Office of the Security, Risk, & Compliance Officer.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing executive direction of the agency's risk management programs, FOIA/Privacy/Records Management programs, audit coordination and Security/COOP/Facilities programs.

Duties

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• Plans, develops, recommends, coordinates, and implements risk management policies and strategies, as well as designs management techniques to achieve risk-management goals.
• Coordinates annual high-level agency risk assessment and helps to facilitate an integrated and enterprise-wide view of risk, risk tolerances, and risk response efforts.
• Manages the agency internal controls program, including the design and implementation of the internal controls process and the completeness of all corrective actions resulting from that process.
• Acts as the agency's FOIA Officer and Privacy Act Officer. Ensures FOIA requests are received, processed and responded to in the prescribed time and in accordance with law and policy. Assumes responsibility and accountability for ensuring the agency's implementation of information privacy protections, as well as full compliance with Federal laws, regulations and policies related to information privacy, such as the Privacy Act.
• Provides leadership of all aspects of the DNFSB security program.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation through Continuous Vetting throughout the duration of employment. All employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity and financial monitoring on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Public Financial Disclosure: OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required.
• This position requires pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), each applicant must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of executive-level management capabilities that are directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) listed below.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet these basic qualification requirements in addition to all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically disqualify an applicant.

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 submit a two-page resume that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). 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 this position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or the MTQs.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Your 2-page resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

TQ 1: Mastery of and demonstrated experience with designing, developing and applying a broad range of risk strategies, instruments and products at a federal agency.

TQ 2: Expert knowledge of policies, rules and regulations governing major operational functions of federal agencies, including financial operations, security, human resources and information technology.

ECQs: In addition to the TQ requirements listed above, all new entrants into the 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.

Qualifications will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken. Typically, experience will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations.

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Telework Suitability:

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment:

This assignment may be made permanent without further competition.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. During which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- Your performance and conduct;

- The needs and interests of the agency;

- Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

-Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period,your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty to occupy the position.

If selected, the position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure report requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment.

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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Benefits

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