Deputy Director

Summary

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is the statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education. Our mission is to provide scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to share this information in formats that are useful and accessible to educators, parents, policymakers, researchers, and the public. This position may be detailed to another Federal agency.

Duties

• 1. Provides direction and coordination of the day-to-day operation of the Institute, which involves leading staff involved in administering a nationwide program of grants and contracts. 2. Consults with Commissioners and other officials about current and potential program needs. He or she chairs high-level meetings with key staff who bring deep expertise to bear on major issues and makes decision and issues directives on planning, program, and policy matters, including formulation of cross-cutting operating plans and activities. 3. Supervises the planning, formulation, and execution of program and salary expenses for the Institute and ensures that budget submissions and quarterly operating plans conform to the Chief Financial Officer's directives.

Qualifications

The application process used to recruit for this position is resume only. Do not submit separate Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) in lieu of resume.To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications related to this position within your resume. Resume should not exceed two (2) pages, with the font size no smaller than 10 points. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. Failure to meet the basic qualification requirement and address all Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within your resume will result in your application being disqualified. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five (5) ECQs: ECQ 1: 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. ECQ 2: 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. ECQ 3: 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. ECQ 4: 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. ECQ 5: 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. Note: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 must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS There are two TQs: TQ 1: Demonstrated ability in planning, developing, and managing a portfolio of sponsored research and data collection projects that responds to national education needs and opportunities. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience leading organizational transformation in light of established short and long-term objectives, and ongoing analyses and evaluation of program data, to continuously improve program outcomes. Education This position has an Education requirement, please see the Education Section for specifics. PROOF MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION.

Requirements

One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation. U.S. Citizenship Financial disclosure statement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Relocation expenses will NOT be paid. Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable). Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Education requirement must be met.

Education

Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least one course was in research methods and at least two courses were in statistics. or Combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, including at least one course in research methods and two courses in statistics, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience must have demonstrated (1) a thorough knowledge of the principles underlying the work of this series, and (2) understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the methods and techniques applied in performing work in this series.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.