The incumbent of this position serves as Deputy Director of the Voice of America (VOA), within the U. S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), assisting the VOA Director in management planning and strengthening its programs across traditional and new media platforms. As Depuy Director, the incumbent serves as principal advisor to the VOA Director, contributing to raising VOA's profile, influencing policy, engaging stakeholders, mobilizing resources and increasing its impact.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Foreign Policy and National Security Acumen - This qualification requires a general understanding of domestic and international affairs and U.S. foreign policy, as well as the threat posed to democratic institutions and democratic governance by government corruption, global criminal activity, censorship, and election fraud. The ability to comprehend and advance U.S. national security priorities and the national interest is required. TQ 2: Media, Communications, Broadcasting and Journalism Acumen - This qualification requires extensive experience in journalism, news reporting, broadcasting, and/or other media organizations, including experience as an executive news director at a major national news outlet, such as a major national television network news corporation and production experience with various types of programming, including programming in documentary, long-form, web-based and/or other modern formats, for both web and cable distribution and for establishing new programs, to manage the operations of USAGM networks and affiliates. Desirable qualifications includes: Preferred 10 or more years of experience as an Executive Producer, preferably with a major national news network and experience managing production at the executive level. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
As Deputy Director of Voice of America, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the implementation of policies, program and technical standards to ensure VOA programming and operations are consistent with the VOA Charter and with the Broadcasting Standards and Broadcasting Principles of the U.S. International Broadcasting Act of 1994. Participate in strategic planning process, ensuring that VOA aligns its goals and objectives with the overall strategic themes of the USAGM. Participate in efforts to enhance strategic cooperation between the USAGM entities, as well as efforts to increase - in ways that are consistent with the roles of each USAGM entity - collaboration and coordination with other USAGM entities in the planning, production and distribution of multimedia content. Represent the VOA within and outside the agency, including with senior officials of the State Department, the White House, other USG agencies, outside organizations, associations and groups. Establish and maintain working relationships with representatives of foreign governments and organizations such as other major international broadcast organizations to promote cooperation and, where advisable, planning for mutual benefit. Exercise delegated authority to oversee the overall planning, direction, and timely execution of VOA programs and programming, including development, assignment, and higher-level clearance of goals and objectives for supervisors or managers of subordinate organizations. Exercise discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of funds in the organization's budget. Provide extraordinary leadership for the formulation of VOA positions, goals, objectives and strategies on complex and controversial broadcasting issues.