Associate Administrator for Maritime Industry Support and Shipbuilding

The Associate Administrator (AA) for the Office of Maritime Industry Support is the Senior Executive that is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to all financial, grant and insurance programs (e.g., marine insurance, Title XI Federal Ship Financing and Credit, Capital Construction Fund and Construction Reserve Fund agreements, and port development) in support of the maritime industry. 

Qualifications:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1.  Demonstrated senior-level professional and technical expertise in effectively representing an organization before high-level governmental, industry, and public forums to advocate policy positions, maintain credibility, and build consensus. Skilled in negotiating complex agreements, resolving high-stakes disputes, and building strategic partnerships to advance U.S. maritime and transportation interests domestically and internationally. 

TQ 2.  Demonstrated senior-level professional and technical expertise in designing, administering, and evaluating maritime industrial base support programs that aid U.S. ports, shipbuilders, ship repairers, and/or suppliers. 

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, 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 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 do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

Responsibilities:

The Associate Administrator will:  

• Develop and execute policies, programs, and initiatives designed to support the nation's maritime transportation system (e.g., shipbuilding, ship repair, port and waterway development). 
• Prepare and review position papers, legislative and regulatory proposals for approval by the Maritime Administrator and senior DOT officials, as well as officials of other Federal agencies and the maritime industry. 
• Provide ongoing oversight and direction regarding recommendations, approvals, disapprovals, or other courses of action in relation to awards, administration, amendments or modifications of Title XI ship financing guarantee contracts, Capital Construction Fund and Construction Reserve Fund agreements.
• Ensure that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) is prepared for presentations before the Department's Credit Council, chaired by the Deputy Secretary.
• Represent and speak for the Maritime Administrator at professional meetings and at conferences with top level government and industry officials concerning matters within areas of program responsibility. 
• Advocate the overall mission and goals of MARAD and the Department of Transportation, specifically as they relate to the programs under the employee's cognizance.

Salary : $151,661