Director, Program Analysis Division
What you'd do
The Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (OPEPD) focuses on all matters relating to policy development, implementation, and review. We coordinate with offices across the Department to ensure that policy development and implementation are in line with the Secretary's priorities and guidance. The incumbent will oversee the Program Analysis Division in the Office of Budget Service in OPEPD. This position may be detailed to another Federal agency.
Major duties
Directs the formulation and presentation of budgets for elementary, secondary, vocational, and higher education programs, special education and rehabilitation programs, and research programs using procedures developed by the Budget Service's Budget Policy Coordination Division, involving the program and other Assistant Secretaries as appropriate. Identifies issues, prepares options, assesses costs and program impact, and makes recommendations about priorities and program directions in an effort to help the Secretary, Assistant Secretary and other Assistant Secretaries allocate scarce resources among competing interests. Analyses legislative proposals pertaining to elementary, secondary, vocational, and higher education programs, special education and rehabilitation programs, and research programs, involving the program Assistant Secretaries, and the General Counsel, as appropriate. Identifies issues, prepares options, assesses costs and program impact, and makes recommendations to the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Budget Director and other senior Departmental personnel. Analyzes appropriations language and congressional intent and determines the need for legal opinions. Reviews program regulations pertaining to elementary, secondary, vocational, and higher education programs, special education and rehabilitation programs, and research programs, and prepares issue papers and recommendations, as appropriate, for the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Budget Director, and other senior Departmental personnel in cooperation with the program Assistant Secretaries and the General Counsel. Identifies and analyzes other major issues affecting program policy in elementary, secondary, vocational, and higher education programs, special education and rehabilitation programs, and research programs. Develops options, and makes recommendations to the Budget Director, Assistant Secretary, the Secretary, and other senior Departmental personnel. Monitors the execution of the budget appropriated by Congress by analyzing and approving operating plans, apportionments, allotments, reprogramming actions, supplementals, rescissions, and deferrals in cooperation with the Budget Service's Budget Execution and Administrative Analysis Division, Budget Execution and Analysis Branch. Participates in the establishment of goals and guidelines for long-range planning and evaluation for elementary, secondary, vocational, and higher education programs, special education and rehabilitation programs, and research programs in cooperation with relevant program offices. Advises and counsels the Budget Director, Assistant Secretary and, in turn the Secretary about the policy and budget consequences of actions and events within and outside the Department and provides information and analyses that enable the Secretary to anticipate and avoid potential problems or conflicts. Represents the Budget Director, Assistant Secretary and Department in explaining and defending policies, legislative proposals, and budgets to Department officials, OMB, Congress, and the public, including continuing liaison with appropriations and budget committees, the Congressional Budget Office, and the General Accountability Office regarding program and budget policies. Directs the activities of the Division staff and allocates resources as needed. Develops and implements systems to control staff work, determines the adequacy of that work, and provides for staff development as necessary.
What you need to qualify
The application process used to recruit for this position is resume only. Do not submit separate Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) in lieu of resume. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications related to this position within your resume. Resume should not exceed two (2) pages, with the font size no smaller than 10 points. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within your resume will result in your application being disqualified. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements 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 (5) 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 must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB}} of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) There are two (2) TQs: TQ 1: Budget Formulation, Presentation & Appropriations: Knowledge of and experience in developing a budget and managing appropriations for a large governmental organization, including experience in developing and presenting budget options for consideration by senior leaders and or a legislative audience. TQ 2: Grants Program Implementation and Evaluation: Experience in recommending actions to senior leadership to ensure the effective implementation of government grant programs and contributing to evaluation planning for government grant programs.
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