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Summary The Tax Division is seeking highly skilled candidates with significant administrative and management ability and experience to serve as the Executive Officer of the Tax Division. Responsibilities ATTENTION: The closing date has been extended until October 17, 2024 Join one of the best places to work in the federal government -- the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice! The Tax Division is ranked 16th among 459 agency subcomponents throughout the Government -- in the Partnership for Public Service's 2023 "Best Places to Work." Tax Division employees consistently report feeling motivated, respected and listened to, a sense of personal accomplishment, and a belief that they use their talents at work. If you are looking for a place where you can develop and apply your skills to work with a significant purpose and mission, the Tax Division might be the right place for you. The Tax Division's mission is to enforce the nation's tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through both criminal and civil litigation, in order to promote voluntary compliance with the tax laws, maintain public confidence in the integrity of the tax system, and promote the sound development of the law. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The Executive Officer oversees the Office of Management and Administration (OMA), including a staff of more than 100. The Executive Officer helps shape Division-wide policy for budget and financial management, program evaluation, auditing, human capital management, procurement, information technology management, information management, litigation support, records management, facilities management, and security, in addition to providing direct administrative support services to the Division's other components. Key duties include: In partnership with senior Division leadership, develop and execute a strategic vision for the Division's management, operational, and administrative functions. Establish clear metrics and benchmarks for measuring the successful implementation of short-term and long-term goals associated with this strategic vision. Ensure the prompt delivery of high-quality, cost-effective operational and administrative services to the Division's Sections and senior leadership. Supervise the development and execution of Division policies to improve management processes, increase efficiency, strengthen performance, and reduce unnecessary expenses. Lead a team of leaders and managers within OMA to meet the Division's day-to-day operational needs. Develop and implement internal controls to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Manage enterprise risks and vulnerabilities, considering mitigation costs and options, and risk tolerance. Ensure that audits, oversight reports, and management advisory memoranda are reviewed and appropriately resolved. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies in all functional areas of responsibility including human resources/human capital, budget and financial management, acquisitions, information technology management, records and data management, facilities management, and security. Advise the Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Assistant Attorneys General on processes and policy related to the Division's administration and management. Ensure the proper allocation of Division resources to carry out the key priorities of senior leaders while upholding the Tax Division's core mission. Collaborate with the Department's Justice Management Division, as well as the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of Personnel Management, and other governmental agencies to advocate for the Tax Division and shape management and administrative policies. In coordination with the Office of Legislation and Policy, work closely with Congress on oversight matters and to advance the Division's interests, including the budget and appropriations process. Represent the Division, including the Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, at internal and interagency meetings and conferences pertaining to administrative matters with full authority to commit Division resources. Communicate with high-ranking officials of other Federal agencies and organizations on behalf of the Division. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ATTENTION: The closing date has been extended until October 17, 2024. The application process used to recruit for this position is the TRADITIONAL METHOD. Your application must emphasize your level of responsibility, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Executive Officer. Please provide concrete examples of your experience that demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess and your focus on continual learning. Your application must address each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as separate narrative statements not to exceed 2 pages per MTQ. Applications without separate narrative statements will not be considered. MTQ 1. Experience managing administrative functions (e.g., budget and financial management, program evaluation, auditing, human capital management, procurement, information technology management, information management, litigation support, records management, facilities management, and security). Managing includes delivering high-quality services, ensuring the appropriate statutes, regulations, and rules are followed when providing the service, and strategic planning. MTQ 2. Experience hiring, managing, and leading a diverse professional, technical, and administrative staff across multiple functional areas. MTQ 3. Experience providing advice and counsel to senior leadership on complex management issues, which may include organizational issues, technical issues, management priorities, and sensitive personnel matters. MTQ 4. Experience serving as an advocate for programs and resource needs with various senior level groups, both internal and external. Additionally, your demonstrated leadership ability and evidence of each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) must be addressed as separate narrative statements. The document addressing the ECQs should be no longer than ten (10) pages. Applications without separate narrative statements for the ECQs and MTQs will not be considered. Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs. ECQ 1: LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2: LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3: RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4: BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5: BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Please refer to OPM's ECQ overview and Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications for more detailed information at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp and http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf Education There are no educational requirements for this position. Additional Information 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. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download 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 Romaine Chase at romaine.e.chase@usdoj.gov . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Veterans' Preference Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Benefits DOJ offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/ This is a career-reserved position.