Deputy Associate Commissioner for Executive Operations and Strategic Management - Social Security Administration

Summary The Office of Executive Operations and Strategic Management (OEOSM) provides executive support for administrative functions, including audit activities, training and career development, employee engagement, and overseeing employee relations and labor management matters, to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of employees. Responsibilities The Deputy Associate Commissioner for Executive Operations and Strategic Management (DAC, OEOSM) serves as a liaison with the Office of Human Resources on organizational realignment recommendations and supporting documentation for Deputy Commissioner approval and provides guidance on Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures, and on sensitive personnel issues within overarching Agency guidelines. Oversees OHO's administrative and personnel delegations of authority program. The DAC, OEOSM is responsible for administering and leading OHO's employee development, career and succession planning programs, and general activities of the OHO National Training Center and Learning Resource Center. Develops overall OHO training policy and develops operating procedures related to training and employee development for OHO employees nationwide. Provides technical assistance to components to conduct needs analysis and set priorities and conducts a comprehensive training evaluation program to ensure the cost-effectiveness of training and stewardship of resources devoted to meeting training needs. Administers and manages the performance management program, the PACS appraisal system, and employee recognition programs, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Manages OHO recruitment needs in accordance with annual hiring plans and administers recruitment plans among OHO components at the Headquarters and field levels. The incumbent formulates, develops, communicates, and oversees field practices and procedures governing Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conduct, performance, and alleged public misconduct complaints in coordination with the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (OCALJ). Processes requests for settlements in labor relations matters. In coordination with Office of Labor Management and Employee Relations (OLMER) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC), conducts administrative investigations of harassment and other potential misconduct. Working closely with the OCALJ, provides advice, guidance, and counsel to field offices in specific areas of identified needs. Working closely with OGC and the OLMER, reviews, researches, and recommends action on ALJ conduct and performance issues to OCALJ. Investigates allegations of misconduct from the public regarding Administrative Law Judges during the hearing process. Provides technical analyses, guidance and advice concerning administrative procedures involving ALJs. Represents OHO on relevant ongoing and ad hoc workgroups, task forces, etc. Consults with the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity regarding equal employment opportunity matters. Responsible for executing OHO's duties associated with audits and nationwide initiatives stemming from involvement with oversight organizations (e.g., GAO, OIG, etc.). Handles and disseminates information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. In order to be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). 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. 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. 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. Experience advising on management techniques and practices enabling the management of large-scale training programs for managers and employees. Experience applying fundamental Human Resource Management laws, principles, practices, methods, and techniques to provide advisory services for managers and employees. **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 Additional Information (1) The selectee for this position will be subject to an appropriate security investigation, including fingerprinting, periodic future reinvestigation(s), and security clearance requirements (if required). (2) Veteran's preference is not applicable to the SES. (3) This position is covered under the post-employment restrictions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (PL 95-521). This law also requires the selectee to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (Standard Form 278) within 30 days of appointment. (4) Selectee must serve a one-year probationary period unless s/he previously completed one in the Senior Executive Service. (5) Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System before they can be employed by an executive agency of the Federal government. This requirement does not apply to Agency employees appointed before November 8, 1985. (6) This position may be a Testing Designated Position. The selectee will be notified if they are required to submit to a pre-employment urinalysis drug screening within 48 hours of notification. After appointment, the selectee will then be subject to future random drug screening. All application materials are subject to the provisions of the privacy act and become property of SSA. The Social Security Administration provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be granted on a case-by-case basis. The Social Security Administration provides equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, disability, or conduct not adversely affecting employee performance.