Director Acquisition and Grants Office
What you'd do
The position is located within the Acquisition and Grants Office, whose mission is to provide policy guidance and program support to NOAA components nationwide, supporting the broader strategic goals of the Department and NOAA. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for providing guidance and staff support to NOAA management in the areas of acquisition and financial assistance. The position reports directly to the Deputy Under Secretary for Operations.
Major duties
The incumbent provides guidance and staff support to NOAA management in the areas of acquisition and financial assistance. Specifically, the incumbent provides direction and supervision to the organizations within the Acquisition and Grants Office and provides policy to NOAA management and subordinate organizations in the areas of acquisition and financial assistance. He/she is the primary grants and acquisition advisor to the NOAA Under Secretary and Deputy Under Secretary, and is the technical expert on all such matters relating to the operations of NOAA. He/she is responsible for establishing policies to govern the development, management, administration, and coordination of NOAA's overall grants and acquisition management processes, all while overseeing a $40 million budget. The incumbent will ensure the Acquisition and Grants Office specifically acquires research and development services; high technology scientific equipment including aircraft, ships, and satellites; automatic data processing equipment and software; mapping and charting processes; management studies; general supplies; and other services for all NOAA offices through formal contacting and simplified acquisition procedures; monitoring contracting operations throughout NOAA to assure compliance with the requirements established by the Department for contracts with small, small-disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses; develops and implements policies and procedures supporting NOAA grants management.
What you need to qualify
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 (PTQs) 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 disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and not include images or graphics. 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 Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs). PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. PTQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition statutes, regulations, principles, policies, and procedures sufficient to provide oversight and technical advice on the administration of an acquisition and grants program, to include familiarity with business and financial management systems. PTQ 2: Demonstrated ability and executive-level experience in developing and implementing interagency agreements, technology transfers, cooperative agreements, and grants management in order to meet the needs of a large complex organization and its customers. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional/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 PTQs, 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. Note: Applicants who are current or former members of the SES, have SES reinstatement eligibility, or have been certified through successful participation in an 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.
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