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Summary The candidate for this position serves as the Director of the Office of Budget and Program Performance. The candidate will work closely with all top executives of the Department, including the Administrators and Assistant Secretaries, and provide the Secretary of Transportation with specialized assistance relating to developing, assessing, and evaluating Departmental policies and programs, and budget formulation, presentation, execution, programming, and special high-level projects. Responsibilities The Director of Budget and Program Performance participates with and advises other top officials of the Department in decisions concerning multiyear fiscal plans submitted by the operating elements. Consults with and advises the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, other Assistant Secretaries, and the heads of the operating elements on the planning of new programs and on changes in program emphasis. The position focuses on policy development, strategic planning, and performance with a particular focus on infrastructure, safety, permitting and economic opportunity and issues affecting all aspects of transportation. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy is the office primarily responsible for recommending transportation policy initiatives to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretary. In addition, the office coordinates initiatives that cuts across modes. The office coordinates and works with all S3 Offices in the development of the Department's research agenda to ensure that it is consistent with the Secretary's policy priorities. The Deputy Assistant Secretary furnishes advice and assistance to the Assistant Secretary and exercises management oversight of the Offices of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, and the policy making activities of the Department's Modal Administrations. This position is critical in the structure of OST-P and fosters the formulation and recommendations on important policy agenda items. We believe there is a strong applicant pool within and outside of Federal service, and therefore, we propose to do extensive outreach for this position. We are committed to identifying the most qualified individual for this position and encourage your approval of this request. This position will supervise and provide leadership direction to 4 subordinate Senior Executive Service (SES) positions, federal employees and contractors. This is a career reserve SES position. This position requires a Top-Secret Clearance. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Provide all required documents by closing date. A Top Secret clearance is required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. DRUG TEST: This is a drug testing position. You will be required to complete a drug test upon entry of this position and are subjected to at random drug testing. Qualifications 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Demonstrated mastery of the federal budget formulation and execution process, including developing, reviewing, and consolidating large, complex departmental budgets in accordance with Executive Branch policies, Congressional requirements, and federal appropriations law. Demonstrated success overseeing fund apportionments, allotments, reprogramming actions, and compliance with statutory and administrative requirements while ensuring fiscal accountability and transparency. TQ2: Extensive experience leading strategic planning, program performance management, and policy integration across large, complex organizations. Demonstrated ability to design and implement performance measurement systems that support executive decision-making, track program outcomes, and improve operational efficiency in alignment with statutory requirements such as the Government Performance and Results Act. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a 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. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)" Education Additional Information Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. (Only use if applicable) Tiering: The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program. Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $315 of mass transit commuting costs each month. Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. 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. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation