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Christian M. Jock Page 1 of 7 Indian Preference: Member of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Veteran’s Preference: Not claimed Country of Citizenship: United States of America Federal Civilian Status: GS-0301-14; February 2012 - Present Education: St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, 13617 2002-2006 Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2006 Double Major in Government & History, Minor in Native American Studies Member of Pi Sigma Alpha, Government National Honor Society Coursework included the Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary, Business Ethics, and Public Policy Salmon River Central High School, Fort Covington, New York, 12937 1998-2002 New York State Regents Diploma, June 2002 Member of National Honor Society Computer Skills: Expert in Microsoft Windows; WordPerfect; Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher; Adobe PageMaker and PhotoShop; and the Internet. Work Experience: Management Analyst (GS-0343-14) January 2010 – Present Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs Supervisor: Ms. Hankie P. Ortiz, Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services 40 hours/week, $123,406/year Supervisor may be contacted at (202) 513-7640 Solely responsible for both the budget formulation and execution of program budgets (currently, $688 million). Prepared detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for current and future fiscal years. Developed comprehensive justification statements for requested multi-

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Indian Preference: Member of the St. Regis Mohawk TribeVeteran’s Preference: Not claimedCountry of Citizenship: United States of AmericaFederal Civilian Status: GS-0301-14; February 2012 - Present

Education: St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, 136172002-2006

Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 2006 Double Major in Government & History, Minor in Native American

Studies Member of Pi Sigma Alpha, Government National Honor Society Coursework included the Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary,

Business Ethics, and Public Policy

Salmon River Central High School, Fort Covington, New York, 129371998-2002

New York State Regents Diploma, June 2002 Member of National Honor Society

ComputerSkills: Expert in Microsoft Windows; WordPerfect; Microsoft Word, Outlook,

PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher; Adobe PageMaker and PhotoShop; and the Internet.

WorkExperience: Management Analyst (GS-0343-14)

January 2010 – PresentOffice of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian AffairsSupervisor: Ms. Hankie P. Ortiz, Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services40 hours/week, $123,406/year Supervisor may be contacted at (202) 513-7640

Solely responsible for both the budget formulation and execution of program budgets (currently, $688 million). Prepared detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for current and future fiscal years. Developed comprehensive justification statements for requested multi-year and no-year appropriations for Indian Services programs. Presented budget estimates to reviewing authorities. Developed and presented Indian Services budget briefings to the Office of Management & Budget. Exercised technical authority and control by authorizing or disapproving funding requests from program staff. Analyzed and evaluated multiple changes in program plans and funding and the impacts on budget and program milestones. Skilled in serving as a principal advisor to the Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services to advise on the budget and program objectives and priorities. Analyzed and advised the Deputy Bureau Director on

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proposed reorganization, realignment of program functions, and reductions-in-force within Indian Services programs. Served as a recognized authority in the analysis and evaluation of Indian Services programs and issues. Planned and executed major projects concerned with evaluating Indian Services programs and organizational effectiveness. Responsible for the maintenance of the national tribal code database. Skilled in aiding the Deputy Bureau Director in developing a strategic plan. Served as an Agency Superintendent at Seminole Agency, Hollywood, Florida from October 2011 – December 2012. As Agency Superintendent, responsibilities included providing Executive Direction over BIA programs related to real estate services; natural resources; leasing; and gaming activities within the Seminole and Miccosukee Indian tribes. Served as Line Officer in Charge of providing contract oversight over the Pub. L. 93-638 agreements between the BIA and the Seminole and Miccosukee Indian tribes.

Policy & Program Analyst (GS-0301-11)Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs May 2008 – January 2010Supervisor: Mr. Terrence Parks, Chief (Former), Division of Self-Determination Services40 hours/week, $60,989/year

Made responsible for conducting analytical reports on annual contract support shortfall. Prepared and submitted annual Congressional report on FY 2007 and FY 2008 contract support for review. Utilized professional knowledge of federal relationships with emphasis on Tribal politics and economics, as well as the role of the Executive Branch in Indian policy and the processes by which the Congress deals with annual appropriations. Able to relate information to the Pub. L. 93-638 policy concerns of Tribes and the Secretary of the Interior. Identified and clarified Pub. L. 93-638 issues; identified and presented opposing views, without bias; and evaluated policy options and the examined the potential implications of adoption of those options. Served as recognized authority on contract support activity in the Division of Self-Determination Services. Demonstrated skill to plan, conduct, and evaluate extensive, long-range studies and analyses of Pub. L. 93-638 program functions and activities, at the national level (Bureau-wide) for the Director, BIA. Designed methods used to gather data, developed concepts to effectively review data, and organized study results in the form of detailed written reports with various findings, options, and alternatives, with minimal oversight, to the Chief, Division of Self-Determination Services; Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services; and the Director, BIA. Responsible for the distribution of annual Contract Support Fund ($166 million in FY 2010) appropriation. Administered the Indian Self-Determination Fund ($2 million in FY 2010). Served

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as a member of the joint BIA/Tribal workgroup focused on the Contract Support Policy, established by Departmental orders. Served as primary lead for Pub. L. 93-638 program in the formulation of Pub. L 93-638 program budget for FY 2011. Developed several Dear Tribal Leader communications on-the-spot and accepted with very minimal changes.

Special Advisor (GS-0301-09)Office of Trust Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs October 2007 – May 2008Supervisor: Ms. Vicki Forrest, Deputy Bureau Director (Former), Trust Services40 hours/week, $45,040/year

Gained a greater knowledge of government and developed skills sufficient enough to provide research and analytical information to the Deputy Bureau Director, Trust Services on the administration of Indian trust programs. Skills sufficient enough re-examine and re-design internal control activity for entire Indian trust programs. Able to independently identify and discuss issues with BIA and Interior Department senior managers, including the DOI Chief Financial Officer. Planned and conducted policy and program studies with Indian trust program managers on internal control processes. Studies characterized by various interrelationships among differing agency programs. Analyzed and defined problems posed by Departmental managers to clearly understand internal control activities for proper study. Lead internal control studies among mid-level BIA management, field-level subject matter experts, and other staff. Assignments required review, summarization, and presentation of findings to aid the Deputy Bureau Director examine and act upon complex financial management recommendations to ensure organizational excellence. Other assignments included: formulating Indian trust programs FY 2010 budget, maintaining continuity of operations in the Deputy Bureau Director’s absence, and contributing to the development of Indian trust programs regulations and policies, position papers, and Congressional briefings. Served as chief advisor to Deputy Bureau Director on the assessment and organization of Indian trust programs and operations; advised on productivity and efficiency of program staff and progress of Indian trust program priorities and initiatives.

Chief of Staff (GS-0301-09)Office of the Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs August 2007 – October 2007Supervisor: Mr. W. Patrick Ragsdale, Director (Retired), Bureau of Indian Affairs40 hours/week, $43,731/year

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Coordinated strategic planning and collection and submission of data for all of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hosted and conducted meetings with various attorneys, tribal leaders and representatives, and members of Congressional staffs to address key issues relevant to Indian Affairs on behalf of the Director, BIA. Analyzed internal control information to successfully prepare an Annual Assurance Statement for the Director, BIA. Assisted in the development of the annual organizational assessment. Maintained day-to-day operations of the immediate office of the Director, BIA. Provided supervision to one administrative staff person.

Special Assistant to the Deputy Bureau Director (GS-0301-09)Office of the Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs August 2006 – August 2007Supervisor: Mr. Jerold Gidner, Deputy Bureau Director (Former), Indian Services40 hours/week, $43,731/year Supervisor may be contacted at (703) 508-2655

Demonstrated knowledge of political science and skill in applying political science techniques sufficient to respond to requests from Congressional offices for information and reports regarding Indian Services programs, to include: Human Services, Self-Determination, Tribal Government, and Transportation. Applied specific knowledge of Federal Indian policy, the operations of the Legislative and Executive Branches, comparative politics, and public policy to research methodologies. Prepared reports describing Indian Services programs and current issues as a basis for BIA policy and examining and comparing provisions of proposed program changes for the Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services. Provided factual information and wrote brief analytical reports on Housing Improvement Program and Tribal Enrollment issues. Analyzed and compared program objectives to the Deputy Bureau Director’s objectives and identified and clarified issues for the Deputy Bureau Director in the Indian Services program areas. Based on direction from the Deputy Bureau Director and Director, BIA, selected, organized, and presented analyses on issues while dealing with large amounts of conflicting information due to excessive attrition. Information used to aid in defining Indian Services program issues for the Deputy Bureau Director. Other duties included: providing support to program managers in drafting position papers, briefing papers for management, and shepherding documents through a publication process. Also prepared responses to correspondence from Tribes, Tribal leaders, and members of Congress on behalf of the Deputy Bureau Director, Indian Services.

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Additional Training& Recognition:

Member, Indian Affairs Pathways to Leadership, Class Six Performance Award: 3% of Salary, based on exceptional performance

during Fiscal Year 2016 Performance Award: 2% of Salary, based on superior performance

during Fiscal Year 2015 Performance Award: 2% of Salary, based on superior performance

during Fiscal Year 2014 Performance Award: $2,000, based on superior performance during

Fiscal Year 2013 Performance Award: $1,250, based on exceptional performance

during Fiscal Year 2012 Performance Award: $1,250, based on exceptional performance

during Fiscal Year 2011 Performance Award: 5% of Salary, based on exceptional performance

during Fiscal Year 2010 Performance Award: $5,000, based on exceptional performance

during Fiscal Year 2009 Performance Award: $5,000, based on exceptional performance

during Fiscal Year 2008 BIA Director’s Award for Leadership, April 2008 Basic 40-hour Supervisory Training Course, October 2007 Understanding Federal Budget Execution & Formulation, June 2007 Outstanding Indian Honors Program, First hire (Bureau-wide), August

2006

References

Ms. Andra Stone BaggianoDirector, Telecom & NetworkingNES AssociatesAlexandria, Virginia 22310 (703) 224-2600

Mrs. Emily LauzonAssistant General Manager Akwesasne Mohawk Casino873 State Route 37Hogansburg, New York 13655(518) 358-2222

Dr. Melissane SchremsAssistant Professor, St. Lawrence UniversityPiskor Hall, Room 114Canton, New York 13617(315) 229-5221

Reverend Fr. Kris C. LauzonPastor, Church of the Immaculate Conception1804 Main StreetKeeseville, New York 12944(518) 834-7100

Ms. Debrah McBrideChief of StaffBureau of Indian AffairsWashington, DC 20240

Mr. Robert T. ReynoldsDirector, Benefits Assistance ServiceUnited States Department of Veterans’ Affairs

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(202) 208-5116 Washington, DC(202) 230-2487

Ms. Nedra DarlingPublic Affairs OfficerBureau of Indian AffairsWashington, DC 20240(202) 208-7163

Mr. LeRoy Gishi, ChiefDivision of TransportationBureau of Indian AffairsWashington, DC 20240(202) 513-7640