Deputy Chief, Resource Management Unit

**Duties**:
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The incumbent will maintain DHS Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification Level ll and serve as the COR in providing technical oversight on assigned healthcare system contracts and procurement initiatives.
- Manages a diverse staff to oversee and coordinate the development of the annual operating budgets and spending plans for enterprise service contracts.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates difficult and complex programs including the functional areas within the IHSC RMU: contract management, budget, and finance.
- Oversight of annual interagency and reimbursement agreements with federal partners.
- Oversight of all budget formulation and budget execution activities within IHSC.
- Serves as the Division's funds certification officer.
- Establishes and implements criteria for the measurement of progress toward acquisition goals, considering problems relating to priorities, timing, and interrelationships between the various procurement vehicles and contracting activities.
- Participates with senior leadership in the strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of initiatives and projects.
- Collaborates with RMU Chief in developing annual business plan goals and performance metrics.
- Manages the development of procedures for the effective reporting of program and management data.
- Assists in the design and implementation of data information systems to track all phases of administrative and acquisition management for the Unit.
- Ensures that management obtains maximum benefit from financial resources without sacrificing efficiency and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Networks within communities to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships.
- Analyzes information, evaluates results, and determines the best solution practices to solve problems.
- Communicates efficiently with outside organizations, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
- Supervisory oversight of Resource Management Unit Team Members.
- Other duties as assigned in support of the IHSC Office of the Assistant Director.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must successfully pass a drug screen.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
- Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

**Qualifications**:
**COMPETENCIES**:

- Business acumen.
- Leadership skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Management of Personnel Resources.
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Mobility: Occasional travel required and sitting for extended periods.
- Communication: Frequent meetings either virtual or in person with various stakeholders
- Documentation: Prolong periods of working on the computer
- Stress and Pressure: Agility to managing staff and contract deliverables, stakeholders and vendor expectations and unforeseen challenges

**Education**:
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**:

- Qualifying degree for the officer's category from an accredited institution. Minimum of three to five years of professional experience relevant to the officer's category. Of the total professional experience, officer must possess at least three years of experience related to contracts management, administration, budget, and evaluation of programs/projects.
- Minimum 3 years' supervisory, leadership, or management experience.
- Contracting Officer Representative Certification (COR) Level I required as well as Program Management/Project Management Certification level II preferred, with goal to obtain COR Level II within 12 months of hire through Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD).
- Knowledge of the federal contract and acquisition process.
- Knowledge of the federal budget process and appropriation law.
- Knowledge of resource management, logistics, and procurement processes, especially within a healthcare organization.
- Knowledge of business principles and practices to identify requirements for contractor performed work, conduct quality review and assessment, and ensure proper payment of costs.
- Ability to analyze data, assess performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Exceptional program/project management skills, including planni