Director Performance Management Center

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management • Washington, DC

14h

About The Position

This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Performance Management Center (PMC). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The Required Documents section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet Executive Core Qualifications.
• Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position.
• Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service).
• Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in enterprise-wide organizational performance monitoring and reporting, including the analysis and validation of performance data.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in developing enterprise-wide process-improvement methodologies to address organizational performance or operational problems.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 be hired based on merit and competence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers the Department's compliance with the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), the GPRA Modernization Act, the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act, and the performance requirements contained in the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Circular A-11.
• Plans and coordinates development of the Annual Performance Plan and Agencies' Annual Management Plans (AMP).
• Ensures measures are developed, implemented, and improved to support Department goals.
• Coordinates the Department's Annual Performance Report, preparing guidance and analyzing results.
• Works with the Departmental Budget Center (DBC) to ensure continuous feedback of program results into the budget process and participates equally with DBC in the Deputy Secretary's annual budget formulation process.
• Leads the Department's Continuous Process Improvement program, applying Lean Six Sigma and modern program management practices to analyze operational processes, pilot improvements, and implement streamlined, re-engineered business processes that measurably improve performance, efficiency, and service delivery.

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.
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• 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.

What This Job Offers

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