Director of Grants Services

Atlanta, GA, United States

Summary As a global leader in public health & health promotion, CDC is the agency Americans trust with their lives. In addition to our everyday work, each CDC employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other CDC programs and activities while colleagues respond. Join our team to use your talent, training, & passion to help CDC continue as the world's premier public health organization. Visit www.cdc.gov Responsibilities The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is looking for dynamic and energetic leaders to join the Senior Executive Service (SES) - a talented team of men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of our government. This position is SES, an elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across organizations. This cadre of dedicated executives is charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. As an SES member, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. As part of the SES at HHS, you will be among a group of highly skilled executives, contributing to one of the most important missions in the federal government. So, don't just make a career move...make a difference! The Department of Health and Human Services Senior Executive Service - Leaders who touch lives. As Director of Grants Services, you will: Lead the Office of Grants Services in achieving the goals and objectives of CDC/ATSDR and is ultimately responsible for managing the business related activities associated with the negotiation, award and administration of grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance mechanisms throughout CDC/ATSDR Serve as the focal point for leading the Agency grants program and provides grants program direction to the Director, OFR, COO, and the Director, CDC; and CDC/ATSDR senior executive staff, regarding grants management policies, plans and operational guidelines. This strategic and operational management role is essential for the accomplishment of CDC/ATSDR's goals and objectives. Participate at top Agency levels in the development and evaluation of grants management policies and operations which contribute to the accomplishment of the Agency's goals and objectives. Oversee the grants management process to ensure that all required business management actions are performed by the grantee and the Government officials/staff in a timely manner, both prior to and after the award of the grant. Ensure that all grant(s) awards are made in accord with the provisions of applicable Federal statutes and regulations, as well as HHS policies. Approve Agency policy responses to HHS and requests for input to proposed new and revised grant policies and procedures. Represents the Agency at the HHS level to develop new and/or revised policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that indicates senior-level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and job-specific Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) listed below. The ECQs assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. Typically, applicants gain this type of experience in positions at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. If you fail to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors, you will be excluded from further consideration. This executive experience includes serving in a managerial capacity to a large and diverse organization with responsibility for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations. To meet the qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the six Fundamental Competencies, the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. Your resume should emphasize levels of responsibility, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, and results. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT You must have one year of specialized experience directly related to the position and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to include senior-level managerial and leadership experience with coordinating the functions of subordinate managers and specialized staff in the management of policy/procedures, operations, data management, and program analysis for Federal assistance (e.g., cooperative agreements and grants services) awarded to multiple domestic and foreign organizations. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) 1. Leading Change: 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. 2. Leading People: 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. 3. Results Driven: 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. 4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: 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. Fundamental Competencies: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQs) This position also requires applicants have experience for the PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume. A narrative response is not required separately for the ECQs, PTQs, and characteristics but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate your level of experience and qualifications related to the position. 1. Knowledge of federal statutes and regulations pertaining to the management, administration, and oversight of Federal assistance programs (e.g., cooperative agreements and grants services. 2. Extensive knowledge and senior management experience with fiscal and administrative management of Federal assistance programs (e.g., cooperative agreements and grants services) award processes, audits, internal controls, and reporting requirements. 3.Demonstrated senior level experience with developing and implementing policies, procedures, and internal controls concerning Federal assistance programs (e.g., cooperative agreements and grants services). 4.Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships & partnerships with individuals and organizations (domestic and foreign) participating in Federal assistance programs (e.g., cooperative agreements and grants services) and or competing for federal funding. It is strongly recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview You can find additional information on the proper preparation of ECQs on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf. You are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the guide. If selected, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs to be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) prior to being appointed to the position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you will not need to draft ECQs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range is at the top of this announcement. This position might be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE CDC Financial Disclosure: HHS fosters a work environment committed to government ethics. Through its ethics program, HHS seeks to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of executive branch employees. A conflict-free HHS allows its public servants to make impartial decisions based on the interests of the public when carrying out governmental responsibilities, to serve as good stewards of public resources, and to loyally adhere to the Constitution and laws of the United States. As an executive branch employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. An introduction to federal ethics will be available during orientation. You must complete the remainder of your initial ethics training during your first three months at HHS. Further details on this will be provided during orientation. You might be required to a file a public or confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. You will receive formal notification if a disclosure report is required. This can require information such as recent sources of income, financial interests you hold, and outside activities you participate in, as well as similar information from a spouse or any dependent children. If you have questions, please contact the Deputy Ethics Counselor or Ethics Coordinator for your office, which you can find here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/ogc/contact-ogc/agency-deputy-ethics-counselors-and-ethics-coordinators/index.html Security and Background Requirements If you have not previously completed a background security investigation, one will be required. Appointment will be subject to your successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation might be required at a later time. All information concerning your qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation can be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates you to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Veteran's Preference does not apply to SES. To view the questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12440802 If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document(s), view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application

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