This position is located within the Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs, Deputy Assistant Secretary - Management , Office of Facilities, Property and Safety Management headquartered in Reston, VA. The incumbent serves as the Chief of Staff to the Director OFPSM focusing on providing policy guidance and analysis to the Director, Deputy Director and other leadership within the organization on matters regarding the operation and management of programs under the purview of OFPSM.

Duties

Advises the Director OFPSM on initiatives to implement the Evidence Act by applying the processes of collecting and managing data, generating information through research and analysis, and using evidence to make informed decisions. Directs the development of program performance indicators to monitor management’s success in reaching program goals and desired outcomes. Plans and conducts complex qualitative and quantitative analytical studies involving any functional/programmatic area of the OFPSM organization. Ensures that all legislative and regulatory coordination efforts involving OFPSM with RACA, BIA and BIE are satisfied to facilitate and OFPSM Tribal listening sessions and Tribal consultations. Supports the Director and Deputy Director, OFPSM in high-level Department meetings to help ensure that views on Indian Affairs administrative matters are represented and that other views expressed are reported back accurately. Ensures that commitments made by the Director and Deputy Director, and OFPSM at Departmental meetings are followed through to completion.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies - Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be authorized, any relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
• The full performance level of this position is GS-15.
• Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Qualifications

GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent performing the following: 1) Developing strategic plans; 2) Overseeing and evaluating national level construction and asset management programs; 3) Preparing and reviewing national level program budgets; and 4) Leading or supervising multidisciplinary staff to include engineers or architects in order to build a cohesive and productive team. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Diane Manzavinos
• Email: [email protected]