Associate Administrator for National Center for Statistics & Analysis
What you'd do
This position serves as the Associate Administrator (AA) for the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) within the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Major duties
As the Associate Administrator (AA), you will: Plan, direct, and manage NCSA, a national program of scientific research to identify, investigate, collect, and disseminate analytical information relating to crashes, drivers, vehicles, and environmental factors pertinent to the development, implementation, and evaluation of traffic and motor vehicle safety programs and standards. Manage and continuously improve the acquisition, analysis, publication, and communication of vehicle crash data for use by the public, and other stakeholders within the vehicle industry and traffic safety community. Oversee the development and delivery of programs related to the scientific investigation of highway crashes and injuries, and the identification and acquisition of information related thereto; the mathematical and statistical analysis of crash -related information; the information systems necessary for the automated and manual control and manipulation of data pertinent to crashes, management of the National Driver Register, coordination and conduct of State traffic records assessments, and coordination of traffic records requirements within NHTSA and with other Federal and State agencies and private sector organizations. Represent and speak authoritatively for NHTSA in negotiations with high-level officials of Federal, State and private agencies. Participate continuously with the Office of the Administrator and other senior Agency officials in the establishment of Agency goals, objectives, programs, and policies. Lead the team to use advanced machine learning and other forms of artificial intelligence to streamline data collection, processing and analysis and to provide deeper analysis on complex datasets. Oversee the evaluation of NHTSA's existing and proposed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for the purpose of assessing their benefits and costs.
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 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrated executive leadership in directing large scientific data and research programs, specifically in the oversight of complex data collection systems and the application of advanced statistical methodologies to identify and mitigate safety risks. TQ 2. Demonstrated executive leadership in communicating complex datasets and supporting the process for translating that data into decision-ready options for agency leadership and into research products for a variety of end users. 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. 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. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
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