Executive Officer

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health • Washington, DC

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About The Position

HHS OASH seeks an Executive Officer to serve as a senior executive and principal administrative advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Health and senior leadership. The position provides expert guidance on administrative resource requirements, organizational performance, and management priorities.

The Executive Officer oversees and integrates administrative functions across OASH, including budget, workforce, contracts, grants, human resources, facilities, and process improvement. The role monitors and evaluates administrative operations, conducts resource-allocation analyses, oversees budget and workforce planning, and establishes management systems, planning processes, and internal controls. The position also leads staff management and represents OASH in administrative matters with internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages. The role is a Senior Executive Service position and is subject to a one-year SES probationary period unless already completed. Selected candidates may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. Salary varies based on qualifications; the announcement states the salary range is available at its top. The position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet the position's qualification requirements by the announcement's closing date.
• Submit a resume of no more than two pages demonstrating the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications.
• Demonstrate executive-level experience leading and integrating administrative functions, including budget, human resources, contracts, grants, facilities, and process improvement; aligning resources with mission and strategic priorities; and improving operational performance.
• Demonstrate executive leadership experience advising senior leadership on resource management, organizational performance, and strategic planning; conducting high-level analyses; developing recommendations to improve organizational effectiveness; and representing an organization in complex, high-visibility engagements.
• Demonstrate the required 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.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Receive a negative applicant drug test result; employees are subject to random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug testing after hiring.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Obtain and maintain any required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• SES career appointees are subject to a one-year probationary period unless already completed.
• SES leaders may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Executive-level experience leading and coordinating administrative functions and advising senior leadership on resource management, organizational performance, and strategic planning in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Executive Officer and principal administrative advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Health and senior leadership.
• Provide expert guidance on administrative resource requirements, organizational performance, and management priorities.
• Oversee and integrate administrative functions across OASH, including budget, workforce, contracts, grants, human resources, facilities, and process improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate administrative operations and recommend improvements to organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Direct resource-allocation analyses and oversee the development of budget and workforce plans.
• Establish administrative management systems, including planning processes and internal controls.
• Lead staff management.
• Represent OASH in administrative matters with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• The position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.
• Employees may volunteer for temporary Federal Civilian Detailee assignments supporting humanitarian emergencies or departmental priorities.

What This Job Offers

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