Office Director, Office of Post Market Assessment

Food and Drug Administration • College Park, MD

5d

About The Position

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 4, Band G. The incumbent is delegated full authority to achieve group goals and objectives through the effective management of available resources. Performance and accomplishments are assessed primarily through work performance indicators, staff discussion, planning sessions, review of individual project outputs, and annual program review. Leads in a proactive, customer-responsive manner consistent with Agency vision and values, effectively communicating program issues to external audiences. Ensures financial and managerial accountability by acting with prudence when executing fiduciary responsibilities. Demonstrates high integrity and adheres to the highest ethical standards of public service. Uses effective business practices including balanced measures of results, values, and invests in each employee; emphasizes empowerment and two-way communication. Takes a leadership role in advocating for and advancing the priorities of the Agency. Serves as a role model for leadership by encouraging teamwork and a collaborative approach. Timely notifies Agency officials of all significant actions and developments, including but not limited to those related to regulatory matters, legislative matters, budget matters, reports, initiatives, and events and ensures subordinate managers do the same. Provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize qualified people with disabilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment within the competitive service.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing upon hiring.
• Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period.
• Ethics Clearance and Financial Disclosure is required
• Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Candidates must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, diverse programs and managing subordinate supervisors and teams effectively, with a track record of strategic decision-making and achieving business objectives.
• Ability to communicate highly technical information clearly to staff at all organizational levels and varying expertise; builds strategic relationships and collaborates across boundaries to achieve common goals.
• Identifies and analyzes complex problems, evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations while navigating organizational and political realities.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities to effectively prioritize work, lead end-to-end tasks for major projects and facilities, and move initiatives forward.

Nice To Haves

• A food and environmental law or advanced science degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and direction to professional, technical, and support staff engaged in activities related to the planning, development, execution, and coordination of post market food chemical review and chemical contaminants programs.
• Assists the Director of the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements and Innovation (OFCSDSI)and the Deputy Commissioner for the Human Foods Program (HFP) in the development and implementation of program goals.
• Principal liaison for developing and implementing nationwide programs for post-market review and safe use of food additives, contact substances, color additives, GRAS substances, biotechnology products, and prior sanctioned substances.
• Participates in top-level Program and Agency activities on cross-organizational policy matters impacting regulated industry, including biological, chemical, and toxicological food safety, contaminant action levels, and food additive safety.
• Serves as Agency representative or with OFCSDSI leadership in Congressional testimony, meetings with Congressional staff, other Federal agencies, regulated industry, and stakeholders.
• Represents FDA on national and international committees and professional meetings, making commitments and providing authoritative recommendations on policies, programs, and post-market evaluation of food ingredient safety.
• Serves as principal Agency liaison with industry, Federal, State, foreign, and other organizations on safety testing methodologies and protocol standards for evaluating food ingredient safety.
• Provides expert biological, chemical, and toxicological advice and regulatory guidance to Agency leadership, field directors, scientific personnel, industry, and governmental counterparts on post-market food safety assessments.
• Principal advisor to Office and Program Directors on program evaluation, resource deployment, organizational structure, staffing needs, recruitment, and budget recommendations to ensure effective and economical operations.
• Represents FDA in meetings with top-level officials, Congress, industry, foreign governments, and stakeholders to exchange information, discuss policy issues, present Agency positions, and make program decisions and commitments.
• Keeps Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner for Foods, and Office Directors informed of programs, resources, and considerations affecting planning, development, and management of post-market review processes for food ingredients.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• moving expenses
• recruitment or relocation incentive
• student loan repayment
• superior qualifications appointment
• creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree