This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), Office of Science and Data Policy (SDP) responsible for providing policy advice and conducting policy research and evaluation regarding science, technology, or data policy issues.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as an associate deputy to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation/Science and Data Policy (DASPE/SDP) providing executive leadership, direction, and coordination of the Department's science and data policy development and implementation. The incumbent acts on behalf of the DASPE/SDP and the ASPE in meetings and other situations with senior officials of the Department, other Federal agencies, the Congress, and other public and private entities. The incumbent's principal focus is on development and assessment of preparedness, public health, science and data policies for health and human services programs. In addition, he/she serves as an advisor to the DASPE/SDP and the ASPE on departmental preparedness, public health, science and data policy matters, including those concerning public and private services, legislation, research and regulation. Incumbent also has responsibility for developing and coordinating implementation of research and evaluation plans for the DASPE/SDP and the ASPE for preparedness, public health, science and data policy programs of the Department in order to improve program effectiveness and efficiency. The incumbent is responsible for identifying the best practices, innovations, and developing methods for ensuring their adoption in appropriate Department programs. Tracks the achievement of established goals and objectives. The incumbent works with the DASPE/SDP to develop and monitor operational and policy goals and objectives for the Office of Science and Data Policy and supervises the functioning of staff elements in meeting these objectives. The incumbent supervises the development and execution of budgets and other resources plans related to these goals and objectives for the DASPE/SDP and the ASPE. The performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position requires a full knowledge of and responsiveness to the views and the policies of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. There must be a close relationship with the DASPE/SDP and the ASPE. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The incumbent is responsible for furthering equal opportunity employment by exercising leadership to ensure that all programs under their direction reflect the principles of workforce diversity in their management and operation in such areas as recruitment and staffing, employee development, staff assignments, and communications. In addition to demonstrating personal commitment to the objectives of workforce diversity, the executive ensures that subordinate supervisors and managers recognize the importance of their diversity enhancement responsibilities. Provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize qualified people with disabilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.
• Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a Secret security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show IN YOUR RESUME that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, Five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Job Specific Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. Fundamental Competencies: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): 1. Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. 2. Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. 3. Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 5. Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. This position also requires that you possess PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume. Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs): 1. Ability to analyze and develop policy and regulatory options for program implementation providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for science policy, technology, or data policy resources and initiatives related to health. 2. Ability to plan, direct and conduct policy research, analysis and evaluations concerning HHS public health and health science-oriented programs and policies. It is STRONGLY recommended that you visit the following Office of Personnel Management (OPM) webpage for more information regarding the Fundamental Competencies and ECQs. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.

Education

There is no education requirement for this series.

Contacts

• Address Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
• Phone: 202-478-0523
• Email: [email protected]