Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all qualified candidates.

As Deputy Director of Voice of America, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the implementation of policies, program and technical standards to ensure VOA programming and operations are consistent with the VOA Charter and with the Broadcasting Standards and Broadcasting Principles of the U.S. International Broadcasting Act of 1994.
• Participate in strategic planning process, ensuring that VOA aligns its goals and objectives
  with the overall strategic themes of the USAGM.
• Participate in efforts to enhance strategic cooperation between the USAGM entities, as well
  as efforts to increase - in ways that are consistent with the roles of each USAGM entity -
  collaboration and coordination with other USAGM entities in the planning, production and
  distribution of multimedia content.
• Represent the VOA within and outside the agency, including with senior officials of the State
  Department, the White House, other USG agencies, outside organizations, associations and
  groups.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with representatives of foreign governments
  and organizations such as other major international broadcast organizations to promote
  cooperation and, where advisable, planning for mutual benefit.
• Exercise delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution
  of VOA programs and programming, including development, assignment, and higher-level
  clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizations.
• Exercise discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the
  organization's budget.
• Provide extraordinary leadership for the formulation of VOA positions, goals, objectives and strategies on complex and controversial broadcasting issues.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• 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.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• 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.

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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Foreign Policy and National Security Acumen - This qualification requires a general understanding of domestic and international affairs and U.S. foreign policy, as well as the threat posed to democratic institutions and democratic governance by government corruption, global criminal activity, censorship, and election fraud. The ability to comprehend and advance U.S. national security priorities and the national interest is required.

TQ 2: Media, Communications, Broadcasting and Journalism Acumen - This qualification requires extensive experience in journalism, news reporting, broadcasting, and/or other media organizations, including experience as an executive news director at a major national news outlet, such as a major national television network news corporation and production experience with various types of programming, including programming in documentary, long-form, web-based and/or other modern formats, for both web and cable distribution and for establishing new programs, to manage the operations of USAGM networks and affiliates.

Desirable qualifications includes:

• Preferred 10 or more years of experience as an Executive Producer, preferably with a major national news network and experience managing production at the executive level.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.

Applicants who do not submit required documentation or demonstrate sufficient possession of the ECQs and TQs in their application may be determined ineligible for further consideration.

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.

2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.

3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:

• CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
• CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL APPOINTEES: Must provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) (i.e. your appointment SF-50).
• MOST RECENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Strongly recommended).

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