Deputy Executive Assistant Director for Emergency Communications

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency • Arlington County, VA

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About The Position

This position is located in the Emergency Communications Division (ECD). The Deputy Executive Assistant Director for Emergency Communications assists the Executive Assistant Director in carrying out the functions outlined in Executive Order 13618 and Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended.

The role assists in overseeing and managing ECD subdivisions led by GS-15 employees and supports the interagency lead for the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center. It oversees and develops national policy efforts related to the National Security and Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP) Communications mission area, including development and implementation of the National Emergency Communications Plan.

The position supports tactical and strategic plans to protect U.S. communications infrastructure and critical federally owned or leased NS/EP communications assets, and to ensure the U.S. Government and public safety community can communicate under all circumstances. It monitors DHS priority programs, including GETS, WPS, the Shared High Frequency Radio Program, the Telecommunication Service Priority Program, and the Special Access Routing Service Program. It also advances DHS NS/EP and emergency communications capabilities in response to future communications technology by developing and maintaining DHS' Advanced Technology Capability.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Submit a resume not exceeding two pages that demonstrates the required Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs).
• Demonstrated executive-level experience and expert knowledge of public safety and NS/EP incident response and recovery communications capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and implementation of interoperable emergency communications solutions across a large stakeholder base.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution, the rule of law, and service to the American people.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, reduce wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to produce work of exceptional quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward organizational vision, mission, and goals; promote a high-performance, high-accountability culture; lead through change when necessary; and hold individuals accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve individual and organizational results and align them with stated goals from superiors.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• Ability to participate in required pre-employment drug testing and potentially periodic random drug testing.
• File an Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) upon entering the position and annually.
• Essential personnel may be required to serve during continuity-of-operations events, including when there are weather-related closures, protests, acts of terrorism, or lack of funding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Assistant Director in carrying out functions outlined in Executive Order 13618 and Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended.
• Assist in overseeing and managing operations of GS-15-led ECD subdivisions.
• Assist with the interagency lead for the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center.
• Oversee and develop national policy efforts related to the NS/EP Communications mission area, including developing and implementing the National Emergency Communications Plan.
• Support the creation of tactical and strategic plans to protect U.S. communications infrastructure and critical federally owned or leased NS/EP communications assets.
• Help ensure the U.S. Government and public safety community can communicate under all circumstances.
• Monitor DHS priority programs, including GETS, WPS, the Shared High Frequency Radio Program, the Telecommunication Service Priority Program, and the Special Access Routing Service Program.
• Develop and maintain DHS' Advanced Technology Capability to advance NS/EP and emergency communications capabilities alongside future communications technology.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) expenses may be authorized at management's discretion.
• Other incentives may be authorized at management's discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed