Senior Advisor for Data, Accountability, and Performance

This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Accountability and Performance, Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD). CPD supports the Department's mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes by administering complex formula and competitive grant programs that serve communities nationwide. CPD relies on accurate data, sound performance measurement, and strong accountability practices to ensure programs operate as intended and deliver measurable results for taxpayers and communities.

The Senior Advisor for Data, Accountability, and Performance advises the DAS for Accountability and Performance on enterprise data strategy, performance measurement, accountability, and oversight matters across CPD programs. Major Duties: Provides senior level advice and guidance to the DAS for Accountability and Performance on CPD's data, performance, and accountability strategy, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, Departmental priorities, and Administration goals. Oversees the use of data and performance metrics to support program budgets, formula allocation and calculation processes, and funding decisions, ensuring methodologies are well documented, defensible, and capable of withstanding audit and external review.

Designs and implements performance measurement frameworks and dashboards that integrate financial, programmatic, and risk data to identify trends, underperformance, and opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement. Serves as a senior advisor and coordinating official for audits, evaluations, and reviews conducted by the Office of Inspector General, GAO, OMB, and other oversight entities. Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action plans and ensures issues are addressed in a timely and sustainable manner.

As directed, establishes and participates in cross program and Departmental working groups to improve data sharing, performance management, and accountability practices. Perform other duties as assigned.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

All applicants must submit a two-page resume (not to exceed two-pages) which reflects demonstrated experience for each MTQ. Failure to submit a two-page resume WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE".

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume.

Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed.

Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience and MTQs. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more structured interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Civic-Mindedness Fiscal Responsibility Managing Resources Leveraging Technology Technical Skill Problem Solving Agility and Resilience Accountability Developing Others Executive Judgement Operational Mindset Innovation Strategic Thinking Customer Service Influencing/Negotiating Conflict Management Team Building Interpersonal Skills Integrity/Honesty Continual Learning Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strives to ensure that the public perceives HUD as a fair and equitable agency that administers its programs in an objective and impartial manner. As such, HUD is committed to its government ethics program which advises employees on applicable ethics laws and regulations designed to protect the agency against real and apparent conflicts of interest.As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes.

As a HUD employee, you will also be subject to the HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations which includes restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and outside activities and employment. To review applicable ethics rules, including HUD specific rules, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics. Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment.

Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations.

You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns about the ethics requirements, please contact the Ethics and Appeals Division at email address: [email protected] Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 06/26/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package.

You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.

Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. If you are required to complete a USA Hire Assessment, you will be notified after this announcement closes.

The notification will be delivered to the email address in your USAJOBS account. It will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.

Please note, the email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.

To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HUD provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Executive Resources listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Statements Anything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification.

By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action. Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.

****ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT***** A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and MTQs. Review resume guidance in OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (as applicable): 1. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.

If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that that reflects your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), and career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service.If you are a current member of the SES, you must provide an SF-50 documenting your appointment, as well as an SF-50 showing satisfactory completion of the SES Probationary Period.

You must also provide an SF-50 demonstrating proof of previous career/career conditional appointment in the competitive service.

1. Most Recent Performance Appraisal. If you are a current Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.

You must also include an explanation if you have changed agencies and have not yet received a performance appraisal from your new agency. If you are a new Federal employee who has not yet received a performance rating, you must upload an explanation.

1. 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 five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume.
2. VETERANS: Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred).

If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.If you are a current active duty military member who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your military service which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification.

Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.

1. DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you are applying for selection priority under CTAP/ICTAP, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility: a separation notice; a Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting your separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. REMINDER: Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.

To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.