Section Chief - Blue Campaign

Qualifications required: Expert knowledge of program management principles, strategic planning, performance measurement, and organizational leadership. Ability to learn public-awareness strategies, victim-centered and trauma-informed practices, and relevant stakeholder environments. Ability to lead complex, high-visibility initiatives involving multiple offices, components, and external partners. Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a diverse workforce while maintaining accountability for results.

Skill in developing clear, effective written products, including strategic plans, briefings, reports, correspondence, and public-facing materials. Skill in communicating complex issues orally to senior leaders, interagency partners, external stakeholders, and varied public audiences. Ability to manage competing priorities, respond effectively to time-sensitive requests, and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment.

Knowledge of federal budget, procurement, records-management, privacy, civil-rights, and communications-review requirements, as applicable. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

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The Supervisory Section Chief leads the DHS Blue Campaign, the Department's unified initiative to prevent human trafficking and protect individuals and communities from trafficking-related harm. The incumbent provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and supervisory direction for a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating awareness, training, outreach, stakeholder-engagement, and resource-development activities.

The Section Chief ensures Blue Campaign activities align with DHS priorities, applicable authorities, and Departmental policies; promotes collaboration across DHS Components and external partners; and advances consistent, accessible, and effective messaging and resources for key audiences.

Strategic Leadership and Program Management - Directs the planning, execution, and evaluation of Blue Campaign initiatives, including national awareness campaigns, training programs, educational resources, stakeholder outreach, and interagency coordination efforts. - Establishes short- and long-term program goals, performance measures, implementation plans, and resource requirements. - Ensures program activities are evidence-informed, victim-centered, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and consistent with applicable DHS policies and authorities. - Identifies emerging issues, trends, risks, and opportunities related to human trafficking awareness and prevention and recommends responsive program strategies. - Oversees development and maintenance of program policies, standard operating procedures, strategic plans, briefing materials, reports, and other program documentation.

Supervisory Responsibilities - Provides direct supervision, leadership, and performance management for assigned federal employees, contractors, detailees, and other staff, as applicable. - Assigns work; establishes priorities and deadlines; evaluates performance; addresses conduct or performance concerns; and supports employee development, succession planning, and workforce engagement. - Builds and maintains a high-performing team with expertise in communications, training, program management, outreach, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. - Ensures staff receive appropriate training and guidance regarding privacy, civil rights and civil liberties, records management, procurement, financial management, and other relevant requirements.