Jobs · Business Development · Mississippi

Regional Engineering & Business Director, MVD.

US Army Corps of Engineers · Vicksburg, MS · 4 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Provide executive leadership and direction for the Division and subordinate Districts operating as a Regional Business Center (RBC).
  • Lead, drive, manage, and oversee strategic direction, technical engineering, construction and contracting support, financial operations, and regional support to the RBC in Contracting, Information Management, Logistics Management, and Resource Management.
  • Assist the Programs Directorate in regional Civil Works, Military, Support for Others, Hazardous, Toxic, and Radiological Waste, and Interagency and International Services program and project execution through matrix, cross-functional teams.
  • Serve as the Division Commander's primary advisor on all matters pertaining to the Regional Business Center.
  • Exercise direct supervisory leadership and staff management of four subordinate divisions (Engineering and Construction, Watershed, Business Resources, and Business Integration) to create conditions for successful implementation of the Regional Business Center concepts.
  • Operate under broad guidance of the Division Commander (Major General) with authority and responsibility for independent, unreviewed actions and decisions within overall policies, program objectives, and funding limitations established by higher authority.
  • Resolve complex problems of a unique or non-repetitive nature and manage broad Division programs with extremely wide latitude for final action and decision; completed work reviewed for attainment of objectives.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen; proof of citizenship required.
  • One-year trial/probationary period may be required (unless previously completed in the SES).
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration.
  • Must submit to and pass designated and/or random drug testing.
  • File Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
  • Appointment subject to favorable suitability/fitness determination via background investigation.
  • Must obtain and maintain appropriate clearance and access level; failure may result in withdrawal of offer or removal.
  • Direct deposit of pay required.
  • Required to travel on scheduled and unscheduled aircraft and other modes per DoD Joint Travel Regulations.
  • Expected to travel on short notice for high-level meetings to resolve problems and gather decision-making information.
  • Mobility agreement required: SES members subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines; mobility considered integral to Army SES employment.

Qualifications

Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ): Demonstrated executive-level ability to manage a large, geographically distributed engineering or technical organization, including directing complex program and project management, construction execution, and strategic collaboration with external partners. Experience must have primary emphasis on civil works and water resource infrastructure, specifically encompassing storm damage risk reduction, inland navigation, flood control, environmental stewardship, and emergency operations.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): All new SES career appointees assessed against the following five ECQs (not required for current SES members, SESCDP graduates, or those with SES reinstatement eligibility who provide proof such as SF-50 or OPM QRB certification):

  • ECQ 1 – Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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: 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: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work of exceptional quality.
  • ECQ 4 – Leading People: 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, including leading through change and holding individuals accountable.
  • ECQ 5 – Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and align results to stated goals from superiors.

Resume requirements: Maximum two pages; sans-serif font (e.g., Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, Noto Sans); 0.5-inch margins; 14-point font for titles, 10-point for body text. Must include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the MTQ and ECQs. No separate narrative statement for ECQs/MTQ required. Resumes exceeding two pages render candidate immediately ineligible.

Education

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program, or full credit given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Pay

The Department of the Army uses a tiered SES structure to determine pay ranges based on position scope, breadth, functions, and organizational placement.

Additional Information

  • Veterans' Preference: Does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES).
  • SES Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility essential; selected individuals may be reassigned across geographic, organizational, or functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Applicants must comply with all EEO requirements.
  • Selective Service: Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt.
  • False Statements: Applicants must provide truthful information; false statements may result in non-selection, removal, fines, or other penalties.
  • Non-discrimination: All applicants considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, employee-organization membership, or other non-merit factors.
  • Adverse Screening: Candidates proposed for selection subject to adverse information screening, including inquiries into misconduct, malfeasance, or neglect of duty.
  • Ethics & Financial Disclosure: If selected, must comply with Ethics in Government Act and conflict-of-interest statutes, including filing a Public Financial Disclosure Report covering personal and spousal financial interests, outside positions, and assets. Conflicts may require divestiture or disqualification. May not participate personally and substantially in matters involving a former non-federal employer for up to two years. Financial disclosure reports releasable to the public upon request.
  • E-Verify: All new hires must complete DHS Form I-9; employment eligibility verified through E-Verify. Employees must resolve any system-identified discrepancies to maintain employment.
  • Political Appointees: Any employment offer to a current or former (within 5 years) Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee requires OPM authorization; such applicants must disclose status to Human Resources.
  • Reemployed Annuitants: Retired federal employees interested in reemployment should review Reemployed Annuitant guidance.

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