This position is being filled under a streamlined hiring authority, Title 21 of the U.S. Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 7, Band D (GS-14/GS-15 equivalency).

Duties

Serve as a senior advisor and an authoritative advisor to the Associate Director for Management (Executive Officer), other members of Office of Management (OM), and the Immediate Office (IO). Serve as the principal advisor and strategic leader in developing appropriate and timely office position, policy, and responses under unique and unprecedented circumstances. Provide high level advice on organizational change, organizational culture, strategic management planning, Congressional activities, policy development, special assignments and other critical programmatic issues, priorities, and responsibilities. Develop, recommend, and implement administrative operational policies and procedures designed to ensure consistency and balance for all administrative functions, such as budget, training, human resources, and information technology. Provide interpretation and guidance on operational policy as it affects programs and on special issues which can cross organizational lines. Identify, assess, and advise on emerging, standing, complex, or precedent-setting issues impacting operational procedures, policies, activities, and resources. Develop and review proposals for higher official review that may include highly complex legislative and regulatory proposals. Collaborate with leadership in establishing priorities and deadlines for work products. Direct and manage significant elements or phases of projects related to major organizational functions, programs, or operations with wide or significant effect. Resolve difficult and complex technical, project management, and organizational problems using innovative and original approaches. Monitor projects to ensure priorities and deadlines are met. Provide updates and recommendations delivered through briefings, reports, briefing papers, and presentations. Identify any substantive problems and shortcomings associated with program initiatives and administrative functions and make sound recommendations to resolve through alternative solutions and collaboration. Provide direction on special projects and advise top management on major issues. Lead, conduct, and participate in complex management studies and reviews with wide or significant effect on the program, policy, processes, and operations. Plan, analyze, and evaluate effectiveness of program and administrative operations, performing highly complex analytical study assignments requiring application of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of operations. Analyze and evaluate aspects of substantive, mission-oriented programs administered by key organizations within the agency and develop novel ways to resolve problems in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives for program effectiveness. Perform special assignments often on an emergency basis and of complex nature and in collaboration with other Agency components; other Federal organizations; and the regulated industry, academia, and health professionals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment within the competitive service.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service. Please go to http://www.sss.gov for more information.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Financial Disclosure may be required.
• Ethics Clearance may be required.
• Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Senior Advisor position which falls under the 0301 occupational Series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 12/09/2024: Basic Qualification Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/. Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series. Minimum Relevant Experience and Required Years of Relevant Experience: Candidates must possess at least seven (7) years of relevant experience outlined as follows: (1) developing, recommending, and implementing administrative operational policies and procedures related to at least two of the following: budget, training, human resources, and/or information technology; (2) serving as a principal advisor and strategic leader in developing appropriate and timely office position, policy, and responses under unique and unprecedented circumstances; and, (3) managing administrative projects requiring research, drafting proposals, preparing reports and briefing papers, providing recommendations, and delivering oral presentations.

Education

Minimum relevant experience and required years of relevant experience cannot be substituted with education.

Contacts

• Address FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine 10903 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20993 US
• Name: FDA Applicant Help Desk
• Phone: 866-807-3742
• Email: [email protected]