Managing Director (Domestic and International Security), MC-080-2C

Summary
This position is in the Domestic and International Security (DIS) Division, Department of Administration and Finance (A&F), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). DIS provides a wide range of personnel and International Security related services, such as life safety, travel, security, and continuity of operations, both in a Domestic and International arena.
MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band MC-2C which is generally equal to SES/SL pay only.
This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities such as the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Disabilities Program, etc.
This job is also open in another announcement to:

• The public

This job is also open in another announcement to:

• The public

Duties
DUTIES: As the Managing Director of Domestic and International Security, you will manage the DIS division and serve as a key member of A&F's management team and primary advisor on establishing policy, plans, goals, objectives, and SOPs for strengthening MCC's Domestic and International Security program(s). As Managing director, you will:

• Serve as a recognized agency expert on a broad range of Domestic and International Security, health, travel and safety programs including Continuity of Operations, emergency management and preparedness, and physical and personal security at the national and International level.
• Serve as the primary liaison with State, USAID, OPM and other partners and stakeholders in the USG and the intelligence community and conduct foreign travel briefings and after action reports. Direct staff engaged in all aspects of developing, implementing and evaluating the programs and processes, and standard operating procedures (SOP) related to these areas daily.
• Serve as the primary manager in establishing policy, plans, goals, and objectives for strengthening MCC's security, health, and safety programs.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority, agency expert, and advisor to management officials in matters pertaining to the Corporation's health, safety, security and emergency preparedness programs for headquarters and overseas posts.
• Advise senior management on methods and remedies to reduce health, safety and security vulnerabilities and risks, and of current and future requirements and plans.
• Oversee personnel security services including security clearance processing and badging, and travel, ensures compliance with the latest government requirements in this arena.
• Establish and manage continuity of operations, physical and personnel security programs concerned with methods to safeguard personnel, property, information, disaster and emergency preparedness, physical access control, identification media, national security classified information, communications security, overseas security for employees assigned to post and travelers, and other programs as designated by management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of Domestic and International Security programs for adequacy and weaknesses; and perform special studies, research, and evaluations to develop new policies and techniques for improvements to security program.
• Develop and issue corporate-wide polices and comprehensive guidance on a variety of health, safety, and facilities issues facing headquarters and field staff.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the agency Chief Information Security Officer on all cybersecurity matters, supporting the development and conduct of training and briefings, as needed to all staff.
• Develop performance metrics and conduct comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals, identify areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced, and improve overall performance.
• Perform administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Ensure continuing affirmative application of MCC policies concerning equal opportunity.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Some Domestic and International travel may be required

Qualifications
To qualify for pay band 2C applicants must meet the following:
Qualifying experience for Pay Band 2C includes one year of specialized experience (comparable to the Pay Band 3A or GS-15 or equivalent non-federal experience), which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, examples of specialized experience are: experience managing a diverse international and domestic safety and security and emergency preparedness program operation (i.e., staff, Domestic and International physical and personnel security programs, health, travel and safety programs, continuity of operations, emergency management and preparedness, physical access control, identification media, national security classified information, communications security, overseas security); leading or managing international and domestic health, safety, travel and security programs; and experience providing briefings on issues and topics relating to safety, security and emergency preparedness program operations. (NOTE: This experience MUST be well documented on your resume or application).
Time-in-Grade: Time-in-grade requirements apply. You must have one year of Federal service equivalent to pay band 3A or GS-15 to be eligible for pay band 2C.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience.
A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:
- The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position.
- The selectee's overall experience in a particular area.
- The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.
MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range pf the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands).
Additional information

• RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience.
• The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
• Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
• If the position is advertised with promotion potential, the selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
• DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
• Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.
• Selectee may be required to complete a probationary/trial period.

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as:

• Security
• Technical Competence

Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration.
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your category can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities, and you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  • Resume - Applicants are encouraged to utilize resumes created using information included the USAJOBS-formatted Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
  • Copy of a current SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (such as promotion, reassignment, within-grade increase, or new appointment which shows status/tenure).
  • If you are displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). To be considered eligible under ICTAP or CTAP, you must be placed in the "well-qualified" category for this position, as described above. See https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
  • Veterans Preference documentation (DD-214 - member 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) to validate your claim. For more information regarding eligibility requirements, please go to:www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
  • If you are eligible for Special Appointment eligibility (e.g., 30% compensable veteran, certain military spouses, individuals with disabilities, former Peace Corps or other noncompetitive eligibility candidates.) requires submission of supporting documentation. For more information visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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