Associate Director of Manufacturing

📍 Washington, District of Columbia · 🏛 U.S. Mint · 💰 $151,661–$228,000 per year · 🎓 ES 00 · 🧭 Program Management (0340) · ⏳ Closes Nov 30, 2026 · 16 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 13, 2026
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About this job

This position is located U.S. Mint, Manufacturing Directorate. As the Associate Director of Manufacturing, you will provide executive-level direction to the Office of Manufacturing and the four United States Mint manufacturing plants which perform coin design and engraving, die manufacture, assay, coin production, quality control, coin distribution, and related administrative and support functions.

Duties

As the Associate Director of Manufacturing, you will: Execute financial management policy and operational authority for both Headquarters operations and the field facilities. Manage cost reporting; develop business plans and budgets; and maintain toll and other asset accounts, financial statements, financial plans and forecasts, and variances through analyses and tracking. Develop and manage the engineering standards, procedures, and policies for equipment and facilities design and operation. Oversee personnel recruiting functions; individual career-development programs; personnel reviews, and training programs and curriculum. Serve as a technical advisor to the Director and Deputy Director on all aspects of United States Mint manufacturing operations and programs.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume-NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is no requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications. 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 that is 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. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website: Executive Core Qualifications. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1 -Demonstrated executive-level experience assessing and directing complex, multi-site manufacturing operations in high-security environments. Experience must include developing long-term manufacturing strategies, establishing organizational and operational goals, and implementing performance measures to achieve production objectives. TQ 2 -Demonstrated executive-level experience leading integrated production planning across multiple manufacturing facilities and business lines. Experience must include collaborating with key stakeholders, addressing competing customer requirements, resolving operational challenges, and implementing solutions to achieve organizational production goals. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or TQs. If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES CDP, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, attach proof such as the SF-50 or certification by OPM's SES QRB of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Requirements

A one year probationary period for initial SES appointment may be required, if not previously completed. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Evaluations

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants. Your resume will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the basic qualification requirements, including the ECQs and TQs. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to an executive panel for further evaluation. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility. The ERB will review the evaluation results and make a written recommendation to the appointing authority. The appointing authority will make the final selection. For initial career SES appointments, the selected candidate must obtain certification of their executive qualifications from the OPM QRB, unless they have previously received QRB certification. Candidates requiring QRB certification will undergo an ECQ-based structured interview administered by OPM to assess leadership competencies required for appointment to the SES. REMINDER: Before uploading your required PDF documents, please ensure the resume DOES NOT EXCEED the noted page limits. When U.S. Mint completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

How to apply

A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following: resume, responses to the mandatory ECQ and TQ questions, and supporting documentation (see list of required and recommended documents above). The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage. Please limit your resume to two-pages. Resumes exceeding two-pages will not be reviewed beyond page 2. The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application: -Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login). A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen. -Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. ?Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact. To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13041354

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Required documents

Thoroughly review the following list to determine the documentation you need to submit. If you fail to submit required documentation before the announcement closes, you will be rated "ineligible." Some documents may not apply to all applicants. 1. Résumé- All Applicants: The SES hiring process requires applicants to submit a two (2)-page resume which includes information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the ECQs and required TQ. Please limit your resume to two-pages. 2. Current or former career SES members must provide a SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. 3. SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduates that have not been appointed to the SES must submit a copy of their OPM QRB Certification. Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. This document should be uploaded under the "other document type" field. 4. Current Federal Civil Service employees must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (non-award) that must include information in block 24 and 34 to show tenure and position occupied. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.

What to expect next

Once your online application is successfully submitted, you will receive an acknowledgment email confirming receipt. Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants selected for further consideration may be contacted for an interview or additional information. Following selection, a tentative job offer may be extended, subject to completion of applicable appointment requirements, including OPM's QRB certification, if required, and any necessary suitability and/or security background investigation.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal employment by clicking on the benefits link below.

Other information

OTHER INFORMATION: Veterans Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service: http://www.usajobs.gov, 5 USC 2108(3) Initial career appointments to the SES are subject to certification of executive core qualifications by OPM's Qualifications Review Board, unless the individual has previously obtained the required certification. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Travel may be required. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Associate Director of Manufacturing job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $151,661–$228,000 per year (ES 00).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 30, 2026 — 16 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia with the U.S. Mint.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Associate Director of Manufacturing
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