USA Staffing

Position Title: Chief Business Strategy Officer
Agency: U.S. Agency for Global Media
Announcement Number: DE-12117260-23-AP Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 to Friday, September 29, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Where did you learn about this U.S. Agency for Global Media job opportunity?

A. USAGM Careers web page

B. USAJOBS website

C. Career Fair, Conference, or Conventions

D. Vacancy Announcement Posting

E. Friend/Relative

F. Social Media

G. Professional Organization

H. Radio/TV

I. School, College, Counselor

J. Other

The following questions will address your minimum qualifications for the position. Read the questions and consider your answer carefully. Choose the best answer that accurately describes your level of experience.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) or in the private sector, which is directly related to this line of work? Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The following desired specialized experience includes:

Substantive real-world experience in news media or media and entertainment, preferably with international audiences.
Understands next generation technology and platforms and story-centric workflows, which enable newsrooms to create content for more platforms more efficiently.
Substantial experience developing brand strategies and analyzing audience data.
Proven leadership experience navigating in the rapidly changing news landscape, running an operation that is flexible, agile, and able to change along with its audience.
Understands rapidly evolving technologies and new approaches to integrating technologies, and when to transition away from legacy tools.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Do you have experience leading projects related to large scale system changes that require coordination of diverse functional technical resources across an organization?

A. Yes

B. No

For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.

3. Describe your experience facilitating the development of performance measures and multi-year targets to align with strategic business objectives.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

B. I have limited experience in performing this work behavior. I have had exposure to this work behavior but would require additional guidance, instruction, or experience to perform it at a proficient level.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

D. I have performed this work behavior independently across a wide range of situations. I have assisted others in carrying out this work behavior. I seek guidance in carrying out this work behavior only in unusually complex situations.

E. I am considered an expert in carrying out this work behavior. I advise and instruct others in carrying out this work behavior on a regular basis. I am consulted by my colleagues and/or supervisors to carry out this work behavior in unusually complex situations.

4. Describe your experience leading efforts to collaborate with internal/external partners with different and competing priorities to reach mutually acceptable agreements and solutions.

A. I have no experience in performing this work behavior, but I am willing to learn.

C. I have experience performing this work behavior across routine or predictable situations with minimal supervision or guidance.

5. Which of the following duties have you held relating to leadership and supervision? (Select all that apply)

A. Interviewing candidates for positions in the unit; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.

B. Planning, prioritizing, and assigning work; setting and adjusting short-term priorities; and preparing schedules for completion of work.

C. Training employees on-the-job.

D. I have limited supervisory experience.

E. I have no supervisory or leadership experience.

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