Director, Resource Management Staff

Summary The JMD Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) leads the DOJ's information technology (IT) and cybersecurity programs, setting strategic direction, driving innovation, and orchestrating IT operations, cybersecurity, and resource management within the OCIO and between OCIO and DOJ component agencies. The CIO has oversight responsibility for all IT acquisitions across the Department and IT budget requests of the Department's component agencies. Duties This position is located within the Justice Management Division-Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) DOJ Headquarters in Washington D.C. As a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES), The Director, Resource Management Staff (RMS) is tasked with providing enterprise-wide strategic leadership, executive direction, and managerial oversight of RMS level administrative, financial, portfolio, and IT investment functions. The incumbent formulates and executes long-range organizational strategies, oversees complex program operations and resources, and ensures alignment of mission, policy, and enterprise initiatives to achieve DOJ-OCIO-RMS objectives. Primary Responsibilities of the incumbent include but are not limited to: Directing and evaluating program execution across organizational components, establishing performance standards, operational controls, and accountability mechanisms to ensure effective delivery of services, financial stewardship, and mission support functions; The Director, RMS integrates planning, budgeting, acquisition, workforce development, and contract management activities across subordinate program areas to ensure cohesive enterprise operations and elimination of duplicative or fragmented processes; The incumbent exercises delegated executive authority over operational policies, internal controls, and governance frameworks affecting financial management, budget formulation, contract administration, and workforce strategy Reviewing and oversees the approval of strategic operating plans, program performances metrics, and resource allocations submitted by subordinate supervisors to ensure compliance with Federal statutes, DOJ-OCIO-RMS directions, and executive mandates; Overseeing risk identification and mitigation strategies across all operational portfolios, addressing fiscal, contractual, workforce, and compliance vulnerabilities that may impact enterprise performance. The Director, RMS Resolves complex, cross-functional operational issues with significant organizational impact, providing authoritative interpretation of policies and directing corrective actions where necessary; Providing executive leadership over enterprise-wide resource planning, directing the development, justification, and execution of multi-year budget strategies that align financial, human capital, and operational resources with DOJ-OCIO-RMS mission priorities. The incumbent exercises authoritative governance over appropriated funds, working capital fund accounts, and reimbursable agreements, ensuring fiscal stewardship, strong internal controls, and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements; The Director, RMS establishes strategic investment prioritization frameworks to evaluate and allocate resources across competing programs, balancing risk, performance outcomes, and long-term organization sustainability; The incumbent monitors and evaluates financial and program performance metrics across subordinate organizations, initiating corrective executive action when resource utilization, cost controls, or mission delivery objectives are not achieved. Requirements Conditions of employment Conditions of Employment: You must be a United States Citizen or National. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Qualifications The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Director, Resource Management Staff. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. ECQ1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. 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. ECQ2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals; To drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. ECQ5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to state goals from superiors. For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ 1 - Executive Oversight of Complex, Multidisciplinary Operations Demonstrated executive level experience leading and governing large, multidisciplinary program areas involving administrative management, financial operations, acquisition oversight, workforce strategy, and IT investment management. Must show a record of driving operational integration, eliminating fragmentation, and ensuring mission alignment across diverse organizational components. MTQ 2 - Strategic Resource Management and Enterprise Governance Demonstrated ability to formulate, justify, and execute multiyear budget and resource strategies that align financial, human capital, and operational assets with enterprise mission priorities. Must demonstrate a record of ensuring fiscal integrity, strengthening risk-based governance, and optimizing resource allocation to support long term organizational sustainability and enterprise effectiveness. MTQ 3 - Executive Decision-Making, Risk Management, and Policy Integration Demonstrated ability to analyze and address highly complex, cross-cutting organizational and policy issues with enterprise-wide. Must show a proven record of making high stakes executive decisions, balancing competing priorities, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect mission execution, operational continuity and fiscal integrity. This includes providing authoritative counsel to senior leadership on enterprise governance, internal controls, IT investment risk, acquisition strategy, and operational policy. Education This position does not have a positive educational requirement in accordance with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification and Qualification Standards. Highly qualified candidates may possess education/training/certifications in financial management, information technology, computer sciences, and project management. Additional information EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download. Reasonable Accommodation Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy. Legal and Regulatory Guidance Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of 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. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361. Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. Selective Service - If you are a male applicant 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 the Selective Service Law. 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. 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. Review our 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.