Senior Advisor

Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, with an official duty station in Alexandria, Virginia. The Senior Advisor supports the management, formulation, and execution of policies and programs, providing programmatic advice and guidance to senior leadership. The role includes developing recommendations concerning policy changes, program priorities, resources and budgets, and field office operations where applicable. The advisor may represent the office in meetings, communicate leadership’s positions, and influence senior officials to support desired outcomes. The position also evaluates program performance and facilitates communication between the supervisor and senior management. The announcement was updated on October 27, 2026, to extend the closing date to November 6, 2026; applicants do not need to reapply.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• For GS-15: at least one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience advising senior leadership on sensitive or confidential matters to shape policy positions and advocate for programs.
• Specialized experience evaluating data, metrics, and operational practices to identify inefficiencies and improve long-term program performance.
• Specialized experience drafting and reviewing performance work statements for contractors.
• Specialized experience providing strategic advice on budget planning and execution, funding, and spend plans.
• For GS-15, 52 weeks at the GS-14 level, if the time-in-grade requirement applies.
• Current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
• Successfully complete a background investigation; a Public Trust background investigation is required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested and provide direct deposit or electronic funds transfer information.
• If applicable, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• A probationary or trial period may be required; continued employment is contingent on supervisory certification that it benefits the Federal Service.
• Meet the stated qualifications within 30 days of the announcement’s closing date.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support senior leadership on the management, formulation, and execution of policies and programs.
• Develop recommendations for policy amendments, changes in program emphasis, funding or resource allocations, budgets, and field office operations, if applicable.
• Represent the office in meetings and deliberations, communicate the supervisor’s position or leadership’s wishes, and influence HUD senior officials to support desired outcomes.
• Consider uncertainties in data and other variables affecting long-range program performance and recommend ways to improve program effectiveness.
• Facilitate communication between the supervisor and senior management, providing updates and information to the supervisor and relaying feedback and decisions to senior management.
• Collaborate with and advise senior leadership on sensitive or confidential matters to shape policy positions and advocate for programs.
• Evaluate data, metrics, and operational practices to identify inefficiencies and improve long-term program performance.
• Draft and review performance work statements to ensure contractors provide products and services relevant to program priorities.
• Provide strategic advice during budget planning and execution to secure adequate funding and develop efficient spend plans aligned with program goals.

Benefits

• HUD describes its federal employee benefits package as comprehensive and available to employees and their families, subject to eligibility.
• Alternative and flexible work schedules are offered.

What This Job Offers

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