Chief, Interior Branch

We are seeking highly committed and skilled leaders for a Senior Executive Service (SES) position within the Federal government. This role focuses on enhancing government efficiency, upholding the rule of law, and driving critical policy and program initiatives.

• *Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas:**
• Lead and manage professional teams, fostering a high-performance culture to achieve timely and effective results.
• Conduct senior-level budget, program, and policy analysis, utilizing quantitative techniques.
• Represent agency policies and positions effectively, negotiating differences to mutually acceptable outcomes.
• Communicate concisely and effectively with senior policy officials, both orally and in writing, often under short deadlines.
• Strategically manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• Uphold the U.S. Constitution, the rule of law, and the principles of the American founding.
• Achieve both individual and organizational results, aligning them with stated goals.
• *Technical Qualifications (TQs):**
• Senior-level experience in budget, program, and policy analysis, with quantitative expertise.
• Proven ability to lead teams and/or manage professional staff to achieve high-quality results.
• Demonstrated skill in representing agency policies and negotiating effectively.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for senior policy officials.
• Knowledge of natural resources, public land management, wildlife, energy development, tribal policies, and related budget, program, management, and IT issues.
• *Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Required for New SES Entrants:**
• **Commitment to the Rule of Law and American Founding Principles:** Knowledge of the American government system, commitment to the Constitution, and serving the American people.
• **Driving Efficiency:** Ability to strategically manage resources, budget, reduce waste, and improve processes/technology.
• **Merit and Competence:** Demonstrated ability to produce exceptional, reliable, and high-quality work.
• **Leading People:** Ability to inspire and lead teams toward organizational vision, mission, and goals, fostering a high-performance, high-accountability culture.
• **Achieving Results:** Proven ability to achieve individual and organizational results aligned with strategic goals.
• *Application Instructions:**
• Submit a resume **not exceeding two pages**.
• Your resume must clearly demonstrate all Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) through examples of experience, education, and accomplishments.
• No separate narrative statements are required for ECQs or TQs.
• **Exemption:** If you are a current SES member, certified through an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, provide proof (e.g., SF-50, QRB certification) instead of addressing ECQs.
• Hiring decisions are based on merit and competence, without regard to race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.