SEA President Job Opening
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
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Are you passionate about public service, committed to good government and interested in supporting federal career leadership? This is the ideal way to give back and work on these issues at the enterprise level of government.
The Senior Executives Association (SEA) is seeking a strong volunteer for the position of President of the Association.
SEA has a solid team of staff members and a dedicated Board of Directors, but needs a President to provide senior level operations oversight of the Association. This is currently a part-time, volunteer position that focuses on the operations of the Association including setting priorities through budget, weighing in on SES and federal workforce policies with Congress and the Administration (which will be especially prevalent at the beginning of a new Administration), attending coalition/partner meetings, and helping guide the Association’s membership activities and programming.
This position requires about 10-14 hours per week and can be conducted remotely except when representing SEA in formal congressional or corporate forums where a personal appearance is required. The initial term for service will be one year beginning on May 15, 2021 with options to renew for an additional two years. Additionally, the Board of Directors may consider future compensation options based on overall organization performance.
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Strong communications skills (clear, concise, politically savvy) with public speaking experience- Current or former SEA member
- Reputation for strong partnering skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated Strategic and Tactical Planning skills with ability to focus on high return services
- A visionary with demonstrated ability to drive that vision and deliver results
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of Title 5 laws/regulations that govern the SES (or civilian equivalent) community
- Strong Marketing experience- Proven ability to grow an organization- Association management experience (any)
- Former SEA Board of Directors or committee member
Position Description:
The President is SEA’s primary spokesperson, representing the Association’s interest (with Board direction) before the Congress, agencies of the Executive Branch (including OMB and OPM), and to the media. The President recommends Association policy to the SEA Board of Directors and provides guidance, consistent with Board direction, as a framework for the Legislative Director to conduct representation activities. The President is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the SEA; for providing advice to the Board of Directors; and for overseeing all operations of the association including oversight of corporate partnerships, membership, programs and program development, and the provisions of legal and legislative services (for SEA) by the General Counsel and Legislative Director, respectively. In addition, the President will oversee several contractors: Total Merit Solutions, Inc, who provides administrative support; Connective Strategies, who functions as the Chief Operating Officer focusing on day-to-day operations; and Shaw Bransford &Roth P.C., who provides lobbying, public affairs, and legal representation services.
The core responsibilities are to meet the critical needs of the members, foster the financial health of the SEA, prepare timely annual budgets and spending plans for Board approval, grow SEA’s membership, and maintain and cultivate relationships with stakeholders and partners outside of the SEA. In connection with these core responsibilities, the President will implement the SEA Strategic Direction for CYs 2020-2024.
Submission Requirements
Documents:
Interested candidates will submit a detailed resume with references; and include a separate narrative addressing both the mandatory and desired qualifications.
Complete packages will be emailed to:
bcorsi@seniorexecs.org
. Questions should be referred to Bob Corsi,
703-239-2890.
Deadline:
Submissions must be received no later than: February 15, 2021
Review Process: All candidate packages will be reviewed by an independent committee consisting of prior members of the Association’s Board of Directors. The committee will submit its recommendations to the Chairman, Board of Directors of the SEA, who will conduct the final selection process.
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