Executive Director Western Hemisphere

This position is located in the International Trade Administration, Global Markets. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Western Hemisphere. The Executive Director is responsible for managing operations and resources for programs that promote U.S. exports and advance and protect U.S. commercial interests in the region.

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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified. Your resume should be 2 pages or fewer and must not include images or graphics. Your resumes 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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

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

1. Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Government trade promotion programs and international trade, economic, and business issues to assist and advocate for U.S. business in international markets.
2. Demonstrated leadership in communicating and collaborating with industry partners on trade promotion programs.

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.

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic direction and communication of strategy and priorities to all staff in the region.
• Executes and manages staffing and fiscal allocations for Western Hemisphere. In all activities, the incumbent aligns with and operates under Global Markets enterprise-wide strategic planning, human capital management, and resource allocation processes and methodologies to optimize and promote consistency in goal setting, resource allocation, executive decision-making, policy coordination, and internal controls.
• Oversees and administers a network of overseas posts located in commercial centers throughout the region and Headquarters offices responsible for planning and executing a forward-looking export promotion and commercial diplomacy program for the region:
• Oversees development of unified overseas posts and Headquarter's office strategic plans.
• Negotiates problematic and/or precedent setting personnel-related issues with senior State Department and other foreign affairs agencies officials.
• Negotiates resolution of program and operational problems with the Chief of Mission (Ambassador).
• Ensures plans and country programs reflect Global Markets strategy.
• Integrates and facilitates the contributions of other trade-involved agencies (Trade Development Agency, Export-Import Bank, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, State Department).
• Conducts outreach and builds coalitions with State Department, colleagues, business and industry associations, and legislative affairs contacts.
• Oversees formulation of resource requests and manages a process to continually align resources based on regional opportunities and needs.
• Manages the Global Markets overseas field office network in the Region monitoring accomplishments against post strategic plans and reports on post program implementation. Oversees regular post site visits and organizes periodic regional SCO conferences.
• Serves as the principal liaison for communication between overseas posts and other Commerce business units and U.S. Government agencies.

Salary : $151,661