Duties
As the Assistant Director (AD), Law Enforcement System and Analysis (LESA) you will be responsible for:
- Strategizing and visioning of the development of IT systems and projects that will transform the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) immigration line of business. Overseeing the data, information and analysis required.
- Taking a leadership role in ensuring that ERO is well positioned and prepared to defend its mission and actions in the face of public scrutiny, adverse legal actions and congressional inquiries.
- Overseeing the LESA Units that provide the information, evidence, analyses and justifications required to justly represent ERO's performance, operational efficiencies, compliance and alignment with immigration policy and procedures.
- Managing constant change and ensuring alignment with overall ERO leadership's vision. This competency is critical as the IT management, modeling efforts, and statistical reporting present significant management challenges as these capabilities require long range decision making while remaining agile in nature. These challenges are compounded by the political influence, interagency collaboration and funding limitations of our business environment.
- Effectively handle competing priorities with the capability to prioritize the demands of multiple initiatives from various internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinating with several lines of business across the law enforcement and immigration community, nationally. Considerations of how to meet the needs of ERO while factoring in the continuity, information sharing, and planning of holistic, comprehensive immigration life cycle initiatives is an ongoing challenge.
- Accountable for the strategic planning, management, acquisition of a full range of IT systems and support, strategy and modeling for overall operational forecasting, and statistic reporting for ERO. Overseeing and managing cross-cutting initiatives and collaborate with departments throughout Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to meet agency goals.
- Communicating regularly with senior political personnel and senior leaders within government to stay apprised of any changes of mission and national security interests that would impact information sharing with ICE's partners. The AD coordinates his/her operations with the highest level of federal, state, and local governments.
- Collaborating constantly with ERO Operational Unit Chiefs and senior leadership to facilitate the understanding of requirements and business needs. The AD is required to serve as a liaison with external agency stakeholders to ensure ERO requirements transcend to our immigration partners.
- Providing direction and guidance to other law enforcement agencies in federal, state, and local governments, through various studies and analysis efforts, information sharing working groups, and as part of data sharing through IT system interfaces.
- LESA is responsible for deliverables that are briefed to the highest levels of DHS and the government, and LESA also oversees systems critical for ERO's mission and for interface with other IT systems across federal government and other law enforcement entities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
- If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under federal law, if selected for this position.
- You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
- You must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
- Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is/are subject to random drug testing.
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires SES appointees coming from outside the Federal service to verify they are eligible to work in the United States.
Qualifications
1. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent.
This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a large number of employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:
- Directing the work of an organizational unit;
- Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
- Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and
- Supervising the work of employees, developing policy, and other executive functions.
If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.
2. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)
The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. - 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 and customer expectations. 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.
The Fundamental Competencies are the attributes that serve as the foundation for each of the ECQs; they are cross-cutting and should be addressed over the complete ECQ narrative. - Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation
Additional information on the ECQs is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications .
3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)
Current or former SES members and CDP-certified applicants may omit the ECQs from their application package. However, all applicants must submit narrative responses for the TQs listed below. - TQ 1 - In-depth knowledge with managing overarching strategy and individual initiatives to support ICE operations and data management needs, related to information technology, statistical reporting and modeling, and strategic operational analysis services/capabilities.
- TQ 2 - Demonstrated knowledge of and executive level leadership in executing federal immigration laws, rules, and regulations related to ERO operations, including the identification, arrest, detention, and removal of aliens who present a danger to national security or are a risk to public safety, as well as those who enter the U.S. illegally or otherwise undermine the integrity of U.S. immigration laws and border control efforts.
Important: Refer to the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement for page length and other formatting specifications. Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with specifications. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
Education
There are no educational requirements for this position.
Additional information
SES Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. SES members may be reassigned at the discretion of the appointing authority and may be required to sign a mobility agreement. You must be prepared to accept, without objection, reassignment based on the needs of the agency, including for operational and/or career development purposes.
Political Appointee Employee Verification: OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information in your resume .
Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference does not apply to SES position. Do not submit a DD214 when applying for this position.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications described in this vacancy announcement. The evaluation will consider the quality and extent of your experience and qualifications.
The best qualified applicants will be distinguished from other minimally qualified applicants by a screening panel to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met. Highly qualified applicants may undergo an interview and reference checks. The ICE Executive Resources Board will review results and make recommendations on final selection to the appointing authority. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
The application process used to recruit this position is the traditional method. Applicants must submit a resume, separate narrative statements addressing each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and narrative statements addressing the mandatory Technical Qualifications.
Unless you have already been certified by an OPM-administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
- Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
1. RESUME - Required for all applicants
When uploading your resume, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Resume." Your resume must not exceed five (5) pages in length with 1-inch margins and a font no smaller than 12 points . Your resume should include the following information: - Vacancy announcement number: 12564845
- Your full name, email and mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers.
- Educational information, including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.
- If applicable, your current SES or Candidate Development Program (CDP) certified status, or your reinstatement eligibility to the SES and dates held on the SES career appointment.
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
- Job title (include series and grade if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Salary
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) - Not required for current or former SES members and CDP-certified applicants
When uploading your ECQs, it must be one document. Select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Executive Core Qualifications." Your ECQ narrative statements combined must not exceed 10 pages in length with 1-inch margins and a font no smaller than 12 points . - The ECQs carry the greatest weight in your selection and is the basis for SES certification. As a competitive applicant, you must submit a narrative statement for each ECQ describing work experiences no more than 10 years old that reflect proven, demonstrated success in meeting these qualifications. You must address each ECQ separately, with one or two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results.
- Your examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and the results of your actions.
- ECQs measure demonstrated performance; education or training alone in a particular ECQ is not qualifying experience. References to training and education should be limited to those that specifically supplement your executive work experience.
- Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to see the resume are considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.
- The more successful narratives are no more than two pages per ECQ, with one example/work experience discussed per page. The preferred format for your ECQ narratives is the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) model. Tips for writing effective ECQ statements, including guidance on the CCAR model, are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2010.pdf .
3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) - Required for all applicants
When uploading your Technical Qualifications, it must be one document. Select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)." Your TQ narrative responses must not exceed two pages per TQ (this is in addition 10-page maximum for the ECQs), with 1-inch margins and a font no smaller than 12 points. - You must submit a narrative response for each TQ listed in the Qualifications section of this vacancy announcement.
- Address each TQ separately, providing specific examples of the applicable technical competencies.
4. PROOF OF NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY - Current and former SES members and graduates of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) who wish to be considered as non-competitive eligible, must provide proof of eligibility. - Current and former SES members should provide a copy of the Standard Form (SF) 50, Notification of Personnel Action, for the initial appointment to the SES. This personnel action is the only action that reflects that you previously competed and were certified by an OPM QRB. When uploading your SF-50, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action."
- CDP graduates must provide a copy of the OPM QRB Criterion B certification. When uploading your QRB Certification, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Other."
- Individuals who were removed from the SES or did not complete the SES probationary period are not eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
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