Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Client Strategy

Public Buildings Service • San Francisco, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC), Office of Client Strategy, serves as a strategic liaison between the General Services Administration’s Public Buildings Service (PBS) and client agencies. The role requires understanding each agency’s organizational objectives, operational constraints, strategic goals, and real estate requirements, and overseeing tailored solutions that align with operational and budgetary needs. PBS manages approximately 360 million rentable square feet of federal workspace, including more than 1,600 federally owned assets and almost 7,000 leased spaces.

The DAC leads change and develops innovative solutions to complex programmatic challenges. The position translates strategic goals into actionable initiatives, monitors performance measures, and oversees risk assessment and accountability frameworks to ensure effective outcomes and compliance with federal laws and regulations. It applies business acumen to establish standards and benchmarks for costs, best practices, customer satisfaction, and quality, while streamlining procedures and removing barriers.

The DAC administers high-level functions for national policies, guidelines, and standards; develops strategies to improve resource utilization and operational efficiency; and adapts program methods to changing customer requirements, business models, and operational needs. The role also engages with senior stakeholders—including Congressional committees, the Office of Management and Budget, other federal agencies, and industry leaders—to represent PBS, build strategic partnerships, and negotiate complex inter-agency issues.

This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position in the Public Buildings Service, Office of Client Strategy, in Washington, DC. Appointment requires a favorable security adjudication for a Top Secret clearance, and the position is subject to random drug screening. Initial SES appointees must have executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management and may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. The appointee must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Submit an online resume not exceeding two pages; all application materials must be received by the closing date.
• Demonstrate senior leadership and experience managing complex customer needs for real property acquisition by lease, purchase, or construction, including data collection and analysis supporting client agencies’ strategic goals.
• Demonstrate senior leadership in creatively resolving complex problems related to developing space solutions for client agencies, with awareness of relevant research and information initiatives.
• Demonstrate the ability to justify, present, persuade, and defend team solutions and strategies to decision-makers including members of Congress and staff, industry leaders, the public, and officials of other government departments.
• Demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
• Obtain favorable adjudication for a Top Secret national security clearance before appointment, unless an approved pre-appointment waiver applies.
• Undergo random drug screening and, if tentatively selected, submit to a urinalysis test with a negative result required for appointment.
• If tentatively selected, submit a Declaration for Federal Employment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a certification statement confirming selective service status.
• For an initial SES appointment, have executive qualifications approved by the Office of Personnel Management before appointment.
• If selected, serve a one-year probationary period unless a qualifying prior SES probationary period has been completed.
• If selected, file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic liaison between GSA/PBS and client agencies.
• Understand client agencies’ organizational objectives, operational constraints, strategic goals, and real estate requirements.
• Develop responsive frameworks and oversee tailored strategic real estate solutions across PBS.
• Lead change and develop innovative solutions to complex programmatic challenges.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable initiatives and monitor program performance measures and metrics.
• Develop and oversee risk assessment and accountability frameworks to ensure program outcomes and compliance with federal laws and regulations.
• Establish standards, measures, and benchmarks related to costs, best practices, customer satisfaction, and quality.
• Streamline procedures and remove barriers to efficient and effective business outcomes.
• Administer national policies, guidelines, and standards, and develop strategies to maximize resource utilization and operational efficiency.
• Engage with Congressional committees, the Office of Management and Budget, other federal agencies, and industry leaders; represent PBS, build partnerships, and negotiate complex inter-agency issues.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed