Summary The DEIB Officer leads the Academy’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Office (DEIBO) and provides authoritative advice and direction on DEIB advancement and programs. Through synergy and strategic leadership, the DEIB Officer seeks to broaden USMMA outreach, diversify recruitment, increase engagement, and heighten institutional impact by nurturing a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. Responsibilities As a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer you will: Serve as the employee responsible for the oversight and management of program strategic goals; monitor and ensure the organization accomplishes government-wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives, directives and policies. Act as the principle advisor to the Superintendent and other senior leadership on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Collaborate, as appropriate, with the Academy’s Equal Employment Opportunity Manager and MARAD's Director of Civil Rights. Provide or oversee education to encourage Midshipmen, faculty, and staff to embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and establish and strengthen an organizational culture of inclusion through classes, labs, and seminars. Work with Academy leadership to revise or remove Academy policies and procedures that create barriers to the admissions of diverse applicants and that encourage the retention of diverse Midshipmen. Work closely with Human Resources to facilitate the hiring, retention, and advancement of faculty and staff who belong to marginalized and oppressed groups. Develop and implement comprehensive and integrated action plans in support of the Academy's Strategic Plan so that all elements of the institution work together to define and achieve DEIB goals. The ideal candidate is expected to provide professional leadership and direction for a broad, coordinated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging program that focuses on critical mission-related activities and issues. In this capacity plans, implements, manages, and evaluates all aspects of the program. Ensures recommendations are aligned to higher level management diversity plans and reflect best practices. Tracks data in order to determine trends, and presents findings to senior leadership; suggests changes and implements approved changes to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) programs. The candidate will have experience conveying DEIB concepts to others and will be a change agent for culture in the organization. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed). TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience providing authorities advice and direction on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) advancement and programs. Experience providing technical knowledge of practices sufficient to plan, organize, carry out, and evaluate the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Office, emphasizing continuous identification and resolution of systemic problems. Experience developing and implementing strategies to ensure Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is integrated into the organization. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Communications Management - Knowledge of the principles, policies, and procedures involved in ensuring the security of communications services and data, and in maintaining the communications environment on which it resides. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.