Job Listing: Director, Test & Evaluation and Standards

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Washington, DC

PROUD TO PROTECT –

In today’s interconnected world, our country’s security challenges are constantly evolving.  To meet these challenges, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation.  With a diverse and critical mission, we lead the unified national effort to secure America.

The mission of DHS is carried out everyday by dedicated men and women who answer the noble call to public service with superior courage.  Come be a part of the best in preventing and deterring terrorist attacks, protecting against and responding to potential threats, ensuring safe and secure borders, welcoming immigrants and visitors, and promoting the free-flow of commerce.

For an overview of the diverse responsibilities DHS carries out within the Government, we welcome you to visit our website at http://www.dhs.gov.

This position is located in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of the Director of Test & Evaluation and Standards, Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology.  The mission of the Directorate is to develop and deliver effective and sustainable technologies and systems to anticipate, prevent, defeat, and mitigate catastrophic terrorist attacks on the Nation’s homeland and to enhance the conventional mission capabilities of other DHS operational areas.  This mission is accomplished through the research, development, testing, and evaluation and timely transition of new technologies and systems into the field.    

The Director, Test & Evaluation and Standards is responsible to the Under Secretary/Deputy Under Secretary for S&T for establishing and implementing policies and programs to support Test & Evaluation and Standards development and coordination efforts.  Provides oversight for the S&T Directorate Test & Evaluation and Standards budget (projected FY08 value: $25,881,000) managed through a staff of senior scientists and engineers.  The Director, Test & Evaluation and Standards will provide functional guidance and support to the S&T program execution divisions and line management for the Chief, Test and Evaluation Branch, and Chief, Standards Branch. 

Major Duties

As the Director, Test & Evaluation and Standards, you will work across all DHS components and entities to support Test and Evaluation programs and Standards Development efforts.  You will integrate T&E and Standards into the entire development and acquisition cycle via early and continuous evaluation of system test requirements, planning, and execution.

You will coordinate with other Federal agencies as required to adopt appropriate standards and implement effective T&E programs.  With the Standards Executive, you will support the development, coordination, and adoption of national standards and appropriate evaluation methods to meet Homeland Security mission needs.  You will work across DHS to coordinate T&E resources; ensure adequate T&E infrastructure; and verify attainment of technical performance specifications, operational effectiveness, and suitability.  You will assess, integrate, and coordinate Federal and non-Federal test assets, including but not limited to, colleges, universities, local government, and private research institutes and companies. 

You will attend and participate in national and international panels, committees, boards, and symposia related to T&E and standards mission area.  You will exchange information with other DHS officials and representatives of Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies, and academic and private sector organizations.

You will provide effective leadership and supervision for a senior staff of direct reports and provide oversight for contractor personnel.  You will perform the full range of supervisory duties to include planning and establishing work schedules, assigning work, determining performance standards and evaluating work performance, counseling employees on work and administrative matters, selecting candidates for vacancies, resolving complaints, effecting disciplinary actions, and promoting employee development.  You will personally comply with, and ensure that subordinates comply, with laws, regulations, and DHS policies pertaining to EEO and affirmative action, ethics, security, travel, safety, procurement, fiscal management, and other areas, as appropriate.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security in ONE of three methods listed below.

1.)   Mail applications to the following address:

Department of Homeland Security

C/O      Kelly, Anderson & Associates
424 North Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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2.)   Fax applications to (202) 357-8105

 

 

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3.)   E-mail applications to: execresapps@dhs.gov

Please include the vacancy announcement number on the subject line

All applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST by the vacancy announcement closing date.

Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application.  For mail applications, please do not place your application in a notebook or binder. You must submit an original and three copies of the following:

• A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612). We encourage you to use the USAJOBS resume builder. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified. 

• A narrative statement not to exceed three (3) pages for each mandatory technical factor and a narrative statement not to exceed two (2) pages per ECQ and not more than 10 pages total specifically addressing the five executive core qualifications (ECQs).

• If you are a current or former federal career SES employee, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, salary and eligibility for career SES reassignment, transfer, or reinstatement. 

FAX and e-mail applications must include one submission of the required information listed above.

Contact Information:
Ronda Holbrook

Phone: 202-357-8149


Or write:
Department Of Homeland Security
424 North Washington Street
(CHCO-08-0017DHS)
Alexandria, VA 22314

US


What To Expect Next:

Notification will be made when applicant is no longer under consideration or when a selection has been made.

EEO Policy Statement

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans Information

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans’ preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency’s promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.

To claim veterans’ preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans’ Preference.

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed.

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.