Summary This Managing Director position is located in the Bureau of Administration (A), Domestic Operations and Emergency Services (DOES). The Office of Domestic Operations and Emergency Services (A/DOES) strengthens the foundation of American diplomacy by delivering, user-centered services and solutions domestically. The Enterprise Directorate (A/DOES/ES) oversees domestic services; multimedia, production, and publishing; and strategic planning and executive services. Responsibilities As the Managing Director for A/DOES/ES, the incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) and manages and directs A/DOES’s programs and activities. The incumbent has responsibility for the operations, services, and support to the Department's vital domestic mission. Specifically, the incumbent: Provide executive operational guidance, leadership, as well as oversight and direction to three domestic organizations consisting of approximately 144 employees and a variable number of contract employees. The organizations are the Office of General Services Management (GSM), the Office of Global Publishing Services (GPS) and the Office of Strategy, Resources, and Policies (SRP). Provide advice and guidance to senior level Bureau and other key officials on program planning, development of strategies, coordination and use of resources, and implementation tasks associated with Directorate responsibilities and operations. Serves as primary liaison with activities and field personnel for all queries coming to A/DOES. Collaborate with executive level officials in formal and informal management planning, policy and decision-making sessions regarding legislative changes, technological improvements, and changes in governmental policies and procedures involving important resources and management issues. Represents the Department of State (DoS) in senior level conferences and consultation with various executive level and government agencies. Ensures that the Bureau's programs and policies are implemented in accordance with DoS goals and objectives as well as consistent with the management objectives of the DAS. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing. Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278. Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required. This position is a drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's completion and favorable adjudication of a background security investigation. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment. Qualifications Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit separate narrative statements covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications (last five vacancy assessment questions). Applicants must also submit separate narrative statements covering each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (listed below) in order to receive consideration for the position. To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements available on the Office of Personnel Management's website please click here. When responding to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position. Your narrative responses to each of the MTQs and the ECQs should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts. Include in your responses all efforts/accomplishments related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. Your narratives are limited to two (2) pages per each MTQ and ECQ. Applicants' failure to respond to MTQs and ECQs, and exceeding required page limits will be marked “ineligible.” Applicants who use "see resume" as a response will not receive consideration for the position. For this position applicants must submit a narrative statement that address the following mandatory technical qualification: Your experience should explicitly demonstrate the following: MTQ 1: Developing and implementing long-range capital improvement and general services policies and programs, long-range budget planning at the executive level, financial management including revolving funds/Working Capital Funds, regulatory compliance, and internal management controls. MTQ 2: Expertise in overseeing nationwide policies and programs on general services, including fleet management, publishing, audiovisual, and support to the highest levels of government on event planning and execution. If you do not possess the mandatory technical qualification described above, you may be considered ineligible for these positions. Education Additional Information SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those 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 no being processed. SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Disability/Reasonable Accommodations Division, at (202) 261-8180. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TELEWORK - If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. This position is not eligible for remote work. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States - either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.