Deputy Director

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Deputy Director, as described below. For GS-15: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-15 includes ALL of the following: Leading evaluation processes to assess program performance and operational efficiency, and evaluate control effectiveness and recommend improvements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather data, analyze findings, and develop recommendations. Leading risk assessment initiatives to identify and mitigate potential threats to organizational objectives. Developing risk profiles and implementing proactive measures to address vulnerabilities. Designing and executing internal control systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies. Reviewing technical writing of regulations, policies, analytic reports, and issue papers. Experience in developing written materials and presenting policy recommendations orally on behalf of Senior Leadership for formal and informal purposes. Experience reviewing the financial management and technical impacts of program decisions relating to data analyses, evaluation, and information technology. Allocates resources, budgets, and measures performance to ensure program effectiveness and sustainability.
The Office of Program Evaluation and Information Resources (PEIR) manages MSHAs program evaluations, data processes, reporting, analytics, Mine Emergency Operations (MEO) telecommunication and IT coordination and serves as the liaison between MSHA and DOLs Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for MSHAs information technology (IT) program.