This position is located within the Office of Chief Security Office (OCSO). The ideal candidate will serve as Division Director, supervising OCSO's Business Management Division on the evaluation of security programs and operations providing support to the Chief Security Officer, Deputy Chief Security Officers, and OCSO leadership team.
In this position you will direct bussiness support systems to improve operational effectiveness and provide recommendations to advance strategic goals.
What will I do in this position if hired? In this Position you work directing, coordinating, and overseeing work of subordinate supervisors and project leaders; managing significant responsibilities in coordinating with officials of other internal and external organizations; and advising senior-level management officials on security programs and operations. Typical duties are: Makes decisions on work challenges presented by subordinate supervisors or project/team leads.
Evaluates subordinate supervisors and leaders and serves as the senior rater on evaluations of supervisory and non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Makes selections and/or approves selections of subordinate supervisory and non-supervisory positions.
Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates a full range of management analysis and administrative functions requiring expertise and a broad knowledge of command and control, communications, and agency requirements for internal and external customers. Assigns work to subordinate organizations and staff; establishes overall project goals and priorities; and evaluates results through formal reviews, briefings, reports, and personal observation.
Develops budget estimates, assesses long-term needs, and recommends appropriate solutions. Directs assessments related to the impact of new or revised metrics, evaluations, and special projects for adequacy of compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness in meeting agency administrative and management goals and objectives.
Coordinates with agency senior level staff regarding administrative strategies, including planning for continuity of operations during the deployment of new technology implementing new technologies and verifying impact on current and planned program management. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management.
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description.
Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
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minerva.ortegabrillante@fema.dhs.gov · (256) 454-2267
This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-27 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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