Director, Office of Research, Development, and Technology

SummaryThis position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) in Washington, D.C. The Director, Office of Research, Development and Technology plays a critical role in the coordination, facilitation, and review of USDOT's cross-modal research and development programs and activities.ResponsibilitiesThe Director, Office of Research, Development and Technology fosters collaborative research across the USDOT and with external stakeholders; is responsible for fostering innovation in transportation, performing strategic planning for federal and DOT transportation research and development; and manages DOT-wide transportation advanced technology, research, education and technology transfer programs.The ideal candidate has an educational background and or equivalent professional experience in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field, and has demonstrated leadership experience in promoting and implementing STEM research and education programs to include knowledge of grants and contracts, fiscal management, and budget preparation for research and education programs. The candidate also has a broad understanding of and experience with academic institutions of higher education, specifically with STEM research and technology education programs.As Director, Office of Research, Development, and Technology, you will:Participate in and lead policy functions and interdepartmental and cross-modal councils dealing with transportation science and technology. This includes developing Federal and USDOT transportation science and technology policy and strategy, maintaining outreach, facilitating public-private partnerships, fostering long-term research, and furthering workforce development through university transportation research and education programs.Coordinate, facilitate and review the USDOT's collaborative research, development and technology (RD&T) programs and activities.Provide multi-modal expertise in transportation research and analysis, research strategic planning, and systems engineering.Advance innovative technologies through research, development and deployment.Lead the USDOT's university research and education programs in transportation and transportation related fields.Support the OST-R Assistant Secretary and the Deputy Assistant Secretary's role as Principal Advisor to the Secretary with respect to scientific, technical and analytical matters.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.Provide all required documents by closing date.A Secret clearance is required.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.QualificationsAs a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resumeevidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experiencewhich involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Yourfive (5) page resumemust provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications.

Demonstrated executive level experience providing professional advice and counsel to top Government and Transportation Industry officials, Congress, Executive Branch agencies, and key White House staff on the development, analysis and articulation of new and revised policies and services in the areas of transportation policy.

Demonstrated executive level experience in directing and promoting a national transportation research program, including policy development and implementation, technology deployment, and research program assessment.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQsthat are required for all SES positions. Yourfive (5) page resumemust provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team BuildingECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical CredibilityECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology ManagementECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/NegotiatingFUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, andPublic Service Motivation.Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.EducationAdditional InformationRetirement/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 websiteEmployee 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 $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month.Telework - Determined by agency policy.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.