Director Of Operations Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required; a verified positive drug test precludes appointment.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements for competitive candidates.
• Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include all of the following: developing strategic plans for international programs and overseeing international travel policies; developing policy memoranda for senior officials on emerging international issues; leading agreement management for international partnerships; and coordinating international program financial management for budget planning, execution, and regulatory compliance.
• Applicants must document hours worked per week as specified in the announcement; current Federal employees may need to provide a non-award SF-50 if their resume does not include hours per week.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for international operations by developing multi-year strategies, annual operating plans, and Departmental positions on international operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, travel, procurement, information security, and data-sharing requirements; establish internal controls and conduct periodic reviews to maintain audit readiness and mitigate operational risk.
• Oversee systems for international travel, agreements, financial management, and related processes to ensure accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.
• Supervise multidisciplinary staff; set priorities, evaluate performance, and manage recruitment, staffing, onboarding, and workforce planning for domestic and overseas operational needs.
• Formulate and manage multi-year budgets and annual funding requests; oversee budget execution, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and prepare briefing materials and justifications for senior leadership, OMB, and Congress.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage international agreements, including MOUs, IAAs, and cooperative agreements, throughout their lifecycle and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Monitor agreement performance and financial obligations, lead corrective actions as needed, and provide expert guidance on agreement authorities and statutory requirements.
• Represent the Department in interagency forums and policy discussions, and advise senior leadership on operational issues, risks, and emerging priorities affecting international programs.
• Direct cooperative agreements and grants administration for international initiatives, ensuring compliance with DOI regulations, reporting standards, and performance monitoring requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered on a case-by-case basis, but is not guaranteed.