Executive Officer

Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program efficiency and effectiveness and/or complex management processes, projects and systems. Performs research, interpretation, analysis and evaluation of applicable Federal, and Agency guidelines and provides technical advice and guidance to stakeholders concerning methods and processes to improve management techniques, business processes, and organizational program effectiveness and efficiency. Develops and oversees processes that cut across administrative management, analysis, and guidance on strategy and policy issues, analysis and monitoring of operational plans, risk mitigation, and internal coordination.

Leads and performs all administrative management activities, integrating them into overall organizational objectives and the larger program activities of the Agency. Serves as a convergence point between strategic planning, customer experience, and stakeholder and risk management; ensuring integration of the cross-portfolio functions, drawing reasonable conclusions between the intersection of departmental activities, anticipating and monitoring potential exposure, and proactively developing or facilitating plans to mitigate. Manages a constant flow of information and inquiries from multiple stakeholders including customers, industry and internal.

Immediately determines how to triage and route, developing and executing processes to prioritize information to the impacted people in the most effective way.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required.

Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 Investigation Level)

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the resumes of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the five required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Mastery knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Ability to function in a dynamic and matrixed management environment, assimilate new information, relate it to ongoing actions, and incorporate it into the management decision-making process.

Knowledge of the occupational area of specialization, its governing laws, regulations, methodologies and/or policies to provide sound and authoritative technical guidance on all issues related to the assigned program. Comprehensive skill applying analytical and evaluative principles, techniques and methods to gather and analyze agency level administrative activities, processes, procedures and operations. Ability to develop and prepare a wide range of written material and analytical reports of findings and recommendations, and briefing papers.

Skill in oral and interpersonal communications is required to conduct briefings, give speeches, and negotiate requirements and implement recommendations. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume.

Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as you will be asked to address them later in the application process. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), your resume must clearly demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) to receive priority consideration.

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Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device.

Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.

Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.

Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online.

You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact [email protected] or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.

Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.

ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.

Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying.

Your resume must contain the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); Relevant work experience—should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures—If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure to include the required information and any required documents like transcripts.

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet experience requirements for each grade level you are applying to. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible. GSA OIG Employees: Submit latest SF 50 (other than award SF 50) If you are CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.