Executive Counselor to the Commissioner

Social Security Administration•Woodlawn, MD

21d

About The Position

This position is located in the Commissioner's Office at the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Executive Counselor serves as a principal advisor to the Commissioner on matters relating to SSA, providing strategic counsel, independent analysis, recommendations, and coordination on Agency-wide policy, program, operational, and management issues; major initiatives; and matters of special concern to the Commissioner. The role advises the Commissioner on significant Agency-level matters and develops independent analyses and recommendations on complex, sensitive, controversial, or emerging issues, considering relevant social, economic, technical, administrative, and other factors. The Executive Counselor facilitates two-way communication between the Commissioner and Agency leadership, including Chiefs, maintains awareness of major activities across SSA, and ensures significant matters, differing viewpoints, program interests, and potential impacts are developed for the Commissioner's consideration. The Executive Counselor also guides Agency leadership in implementing the Commissioner's objectives and policy decisions and coordinates across SSA to promote consistent, timely, and effective execution of Agency priorities. The position reviews recommendations, briefing materials, and other information requiring the Commissioner's attention; prepares sensitive and confidential briefings, correspondence, presentations, reports, and decision materials as needed; and conducts briefings for the Commissioner upon request.

Requirements

Responsible professional experience at a senior level, equivalent to GS-15 or a comparable pay plan.
Progressively responsible leadership experience demonstrating senior executive-level managerial capability and directly related to the Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications.
Senior-level experience advising top executives, such as an Agency Head or CEO, on complex, sensitive, organization-wide policy and operational matters to improve organizational performance.
Commitment to improving Federal government efficiency, the ideals of the American republic, the rule of law, and the United States Constitution.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested to determine suitability for Federal employment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
Must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
May be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
Submit a resume not exceeding two pages that demonstrates applicable experience, education, accomplishments, and evidence of the ECQs and TQ.
Current or former SES members, OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates, or individuals with SES reinstatement eligibility must attach proof of eligibility for noncompetitive SES appointment.
Current or former (within the last five years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the Executive Branch must disclose that status to the Human Resources Office in their application package.

Responsibilities

Advise the Commissioner on significant Agency-level policy, program, operational, and management matters.
Develop and present independent analyses and recommendations on complex, sensitive, controversial, or emerging issues, taking relevant factors into account.
Facilitate effective two-way communication between the Commissioner and Agency leadership, including Chiefs.
Maintain awareness of major activities across SSA and ensure significant matters, differing viewpoints, program interests, and potential impacts are fully developed for the Commissioner's consideration.
Provide guidance to Agency leadership on implementing the Commissioner's objectives and policy decisions.
Coordinate across SSA as appropriate to promote consistent, timely, and effective execution of Agency priorities.
Review recommendations, briefing materials, and other information on official matters requiring the Commissioner's attention.
Prepare sensitive and confidential briefings, correspondence, presentations, reports, and decision materials as necessary.
Conduct briefings for the Commissioner as requested.