The Office of Retirement and Disability Policy (ORDP), led by the Deputy Commissioner for ORDP, advises the Commissioner of Social Security on major policy issues, and is responsible for all activities in the areas of strategic and program policy planning, policy research and evaluation, statistical programs, and overall policy development, analysis and implementation.

Duties

The Office of Data Exchange, Policy Publications, and International Negotiations (ODEPPIN) within ORDP provides enterprise wide oversight of data exchanges, manages the agency's policy publications, and negotiates and administers bilateral social security ("totalization") agreements with foreign countries. The Deputy Associate Commissioner (DAC) serves as the deputy and alter-ego to the Associate Commissioner, ODEPPIN, the key agency executive responsible for enterprise-wide oversight and governance of the Social Security Administration's data sharing programs. In this capacity, the incumbent helps to ensure that the agency's data exchange services align with statutory law, agency regulations, agency priorities, and resources providing broad strategic direction and vision for the agency's data exchange programs. In addition, the DAC, ODEPPIN serves as a key agency official for international program policy matters and for its participation in the international Social Security community. Alongside the AC, ODEPPIN, the DAC is also responsible as a lead executive in providing planning and support to the Deputy Commissioner for Retirement and Disability Policy (ORDP) on the technology that supports agency-level projects and initiatives that affect the agency's policy-making processes. The incumbent is responsible for directing all systems activities supporting the agency's electronic programmatic instructional system. Additionally, the DAC, ODEPPIN: Provides strategic vision and governance for SSA's data sharing programs by developing and approving policies and strategies for the agency's unified data exchange governance process. This includes establishment and maintenance of all SSA's data exchange and computer matching policies. Co-leads agency efforts to identify and obtain data sources from government and private industry to improve SSA programs, reduce reliance on self-reporting and prevent improper payments. Responsible for providing executive level leadership in negotiating with federal, state and local, and tribal partners for both incoming and outgoing programmatic exchanges, and provides executive sponsorship for all outgoing programmatic exchanges. Responsible for the coordination of all activities within the Agency involving negotiations with foreign governments on international Social Security agreements (totalization) and is responsible for developing and analyzing the policies and procedures for implementing the provisions of the agreements, and for administering the coverage provisions of the agreements. Provide executive level leadership in initiating and implementing data exchange Information Technology (IT) improvements and sponsor data exchange IT projects to ensure consistency with the agency's data exchange mission and vision. Directs all activities related to the establishment, maintenance and support of technology tools essential to policy makers and researchers throughout the ORDP organization. This includes end-user and information technology (IT) infrastructure support to all ORDP policy-making and research organizations. Directs all activities related to the maintenance and further development of the agency's production and delivery systems for program policy-related documents (e.g., publication, distribution, indexing, storage, and retrieval). This includes establishing and overseeing agency standards for the development of program instructions (e.g., writing and document formatting standards) as well as assistance to authoring components in developing policy documents. Directs a program of ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of the agency's policy development process.

Requirements

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 Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Professional/Technical Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant. You must clearly show that you possess the experience and leadership competencies to perform the duties of an executive. To be considered for this position, all applicants must address each of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) listed below in the application documents you submit. Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have successfully completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program approved by OPM and been certified by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Your examples should be clear and concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. Each ECQ must be addressed separately and submitted with your application. Please refer to the OPM Guide to SES Executive Core Qualifications (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf) for guidance on how to describe your executive qualifications. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Narrative Statements for the ECQs must not exceed 10 pages; additional pages will not be considered. This document MUST be submitted using the "Executive Core Qualifications" document type. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an 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. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate 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. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resource strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. MANDATORY PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): None DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (DQs): An optional statement addressing each Desirable Qualification (DQ) is strongly recommended. No more than one (1) page per DQ is allowed; additional information will not be considered. This document should be submitted using the "Desirable Qualification" document type. 1. Senior level experience in the oversight of data exchanges, including broad working knowledge incorporating best practices to improve data exchange governance. 2. Senior level experience directing high-level policy and process development activities including as least two of the following: operating policy, regulations, legislation, and modernization of IT systems. **Note for Current and/or Former Political Appointees: Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office within your application package.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DCRDP Front Office 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235 US
• Name: Ashley Tates
• Email: [email protected]