Summary This position is located in the Office of Operations. The incumbent serves as the Associate Director of Operations and as the Performance Improvement Officer (PIO). The Associate Director/PIO is the senior leader, advisor, and expert on matters pertaining to agency-wide strategic planning, performance improvement and international trade issues. Responsibilities Provides expertise to the Commission and the Director of Operations in leading Commission efforts to develop strategic plans, set goals, make results transparent, review progress, and make evidence-based decisions. Provides expertise, guidance, and advice to Commissioners and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) (Director of Operations) on policy and strategies for planning performance improvement, and enterprise risk management. Develops options on significant issues and recommends evidence-based actions. Serves as the principal advisor to the Commission, the COO, and the Executive Management Council (EMC) to identify issues and risks, undertake key management and performance improvement initiatives, and improve outcomes. Supervises certain staff in the OP front office, including the Program and Performance Analyst/ Trade Remedy Assistance Office (TRAO) and the Management and Program Analyst. As a supervisor, the incumbent leads, manages, and provides guidance to assigned personnel; plans work and administrative matters to be accomplished by direct reports; sets priorities; prepares schedules for work completion; and makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. Approves leave of direct reports. Evaluates the training needs of assigned staff and recommends appropriate training. Exercises responsibility to ensure equal employment opportunity for minority groups and women. Manages and oversees Office of Operations cost centers. Manages and coordinates budget formulation and execution for the Office of Operations and its subordinate offices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for the Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343 at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/. BASIC REQUIREMENT GS-15 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level obtained in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience would include progressively responsible professional experience sufficient to show a normal level of progression and senior-level knowledge of the occupation. It should include specific experience: (a) in analyzing agency-wide issues such as strategic planning, budget, human capital analysis, and/or enterprise risk management, (b) supervisory or project coordination assignments that required developing creative and effective analytical approaches to international trade and/or agency-wide issues and (c) experience communicating with high-level officials and internal and external stakeholders. In addition to the specialized experience above, at the GS15 level, senior-level expertise is required for this position within the Office of Operations. You must have direct knowledge and work experience interpreting the Trade Act of 1974, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, and specifically Title VII and Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. 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. If an applicants fails to meet the requirements stated above, the agency may rescinded the offer for any applicant. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/. Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/ Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf Self-assessment questionnaire: : https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12564132 Vacancy ID number: DE-25-006-JLM Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.