Director, Economic And Manpower Analysis Division

## Senior Executive Service (SES) Leader: Economic & National Security Strategy

• *Overview:**

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Executive Service (SES) leader dedicated to enhancing Federal government efficiency, upholding constitutional principles, and driving strategic outcomes within the national security domain. This critical role requires exceptional economic expertise and proven executive capabilities.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Lead strategic resource management, budget optimization, and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Apply advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics to national security challenges, force planning, and defense industrial base issues.
• Manage and oversee major resource allocation systems, such as the DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System (PPBES).
• Cultivate and lead high-performing teams, fostering accountability and professional development.
• Formulate innovative strategies and ensure their effective implementation to achieve organizational goals aligned with national interests.
• Champion the rule of law and the principles of the American Founding in all actions and decisions.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• *Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):** Demonstrated leadership experience must clearly reflect:
• **Commitment to Rule of Law & American Founding Principles:** Upholding the Constitution, rule of law, and dedicated public service.
• **Driving Efficiency:** Strategic resource management, fiscal responsibility, and leveraging technology for optimal results.
• **Merit & Competence:** Possessing technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and adaptability.
• **Leading People:** Ability to hold teams accountable, develop talent, and exercise sound executive judgment.
• **Achieving Results:** Operational execution, fostering innovation, and strategic thinking to meet organizational objectives.
• *Technical Qualifications (TQs):**
• **TQ 1:** Demonstrated expertise in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, applied specifically to national security issues, force planning (e.g., military/civilian manpower, defense industrial base, compensation, military health system).
• **TQ 2:** In-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures used in major resource allocation systems (e.g., DoD's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System - PPBES).
• *Application Instructions:**
• **Resume Limit:** Your resume must **not exceed 2 pages.** Resumes exceeding this limit will be disqualified.
• **Demonstrate Qualifications:** Your resume *must explicitly* provide examples of experience, education, and accomplishments that satisfy **all ECQs and TQs.**
• **No Separate Statements:** Do NOT submit separate narrative statements addressing ECQs or TQs.
• **SES Eligibility:** If you are a current SES member, certified through an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, attach proof (e.g., SF-50, QRB certification) of your eligibility.