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The Executive Director, Health Portfolio is responsible for the software development program supporting all IT software development activities in support of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Health Portfolio software development programs and Health Portfolio IT projects.
The Executive Director, Health Portfolio reports directly to the Executive Director, Enterprise Portfolio Management Division. This position supervises 10 direct report, who manages over 430 employees.
05/05/2020 to 05/19/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
None
Yes
Yes
VA-SES-20-10810683-LR
567510100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals.
The incumbent ensures the confidentiality, integrity, availability & accountability of VHA software systems application development/purchase information. This includes requirements, development, testing, implementation, enhancement & maintenance of software systems applications. The responsibilities include, but not limited to:
-The incumbent is responsible for overseeing development/purchase, design & implementation of technical solutions necessary to support VHA development initiatives and the One-VA concept to include customer relationship management used across the Health Portfolio and mission critical solutions for delivery of VHA development initiatives.
-The incumbent manages project requirements, schedules, deadlines, and resource conflicts. The incumbent is responsible for provision of resources to leverage economies of scale & to conform to enterprise standards assisting business sponsors in the development of requirements for systems; inculcating a new culture in applications development in the VA, building on the strengths of the current approach.
-Development of cross-cutting One-VA VHA applications and upgrades to existing applications;
-Responsible for large and complex VHA software applications and other technology components;
-Develop and maintain effective relationships with key VHA Software Development customers and the Accounts Management Office (AMO) to understand business needs and translate them into quality application software;
-Leads and directs new application systems projects using a consistent Software Development Life-cycle which leverages Dev Sec Ops and Product Line Management (PLM)principles; and coordinates with VHA business sponsors throughout development and acceptance testing.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx.
Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical Qualification(s)
Step 3: VA Executive Resources Board
Step 4: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 5: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening)
Step 6: OPM Qualifications Review Board certification
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 05/19/2020 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/567510100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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To fulfill President Lincoln's promise -"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan"- by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment.
VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $131,239 to $181,500. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances. .
