Summary

The Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence Partnerships (DUS-IP) position is located in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of intelligence and Analysis (I&A). I&A is a unique member of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). I&A specializes in sharing unique intelligence and analysis with operators and decision-makers to identify and mitigate threats to the homeland.

Duties

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The Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence Partnerships supports the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis by managing and directing a wide range of programs aimed at establishing and improving intelligence support to State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners, as well as private sector partners, in coordination with the DHS Intelligence Enterprise and Intelligence Community.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing a mature, professional homeland security intelligence enterprise that addresses priorities set by the Secretary, as well as the Director of National Intelligence's National Intelligence Priorities Framework, and advocates on behalf of SLTT and private sector partners with the Federal Government and Intelligence Community.
• Overseeing DHS efforts to achieve and enhance the compatibility and analytic capacity of state and major urban area fusion centers, which are the focal point of the broad effort to promote transparency among all levels of government through information sharing in the cross-cutting endeavor to thwart terrorism and other homeland threats.
• Providing guidance and direction in developing operational policies, procedures, and programs for fostering cooperation and coordination among Federal agencies, SLTT homeland security entities, and the private sector to effectively communicate and analyze threats to the homeland.
• In accordance with the priorities of the Under Secretary and Principal Deputy Under Secretary, instituting a well-coordinated, Federal Government-wide approach to supporting and interfacing with state and major urban area fusion centers.
• Implementing a standard process to quickly identify and disseminate information regarding emerging homeland threats, and reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on locally generated information identifying regional trends and national threats.
• Developing robust outreach and support to operational components and DHS partners at the state, local, tribal, territorial, and private sector levels to provide homeland security intelligence support and promote analytic collaboration.
• Managing an organization with several divisions of personnel working in the National Capital Region and deployed across the United States and U.S. territories. The Office includes a multimillion-dollar budget.
• Overseeing the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of program operations, including the development, assignment, and higher-level clearance of goals and objectives for subordinate managers.
• Making recommendations on multi-year and long-range work plans and budgets developed by subordinate managers.
• Overseeing the implementation of long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the work directed. Adjusting policy and plans to respond to changes in appropriations levels or other legislative changes, managing operational changes throughout the organization, and addressing major changes to the structure and content of the program or program segments directed.
• Representing I&A's contributions to Congress and other senior-level officials.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• 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.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• 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.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• You will be subject to a pre-employment polygraph examination, and random polygraph examinations may be conducted after entry on duty.

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: Demonstrated knowledge of federal government intelligence enterprise and direct experience developing, supporting and sharing information and intelligence across State, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT), and private sector partners, including law enforcement, homeland security communities and the National Network of Fusion Centers.

TQ 2: Demonstrated leadership experience leading complex, geographically disparate organizations with diverse missions focused on establishing, maintaining, and enhancing strategic partnerships; providing intelligence support for federal, state, or local law enforcement; and leading the planning/execution of intelligence, law enforcement operations and related activities, such as the evaluation of collection plans and intelligence analysis and production.

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.

Additional information

Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.

Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.

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.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Trinice Clayborne via email at [redacted] .


Benefits

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