Strategic Management Specialist

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The Strategic Management Specialist supports senior leadership in planning, coordinating, analyzing, and executing organizational initiatives, administrative operations, and strategic projects. The role applies advanced analytical and program management techniques to evaluate organizational effectiveness, improve business processes, and support mission-critical objectives.

The Specialist works with senior officials, program offices, and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate administrative policies, procedures, goals, and performance measures aligned with organizational priorities and strategic objectives. The role also coordinates special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional studies; develops implementation plans; tracks progress; assesses outcomes; and advises leadership on operational improvements, risk mitigation, and innovation opportunities. The Specialist researches complex programmatic and operational issues and prepares executive correspondence, briefing papers, position papers, reports, and other analytical documents to support senior officials' decisions and policy implementation.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Experience analyzing organizational programs to identify issues and recommend effective solutions based on data and established policies.
• Experience developing strategies that support organizational priorities and improve program effectiveness.
• Experience coordinating projects with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Experience preparing clear, concise written products for senior leadership to support organizational decision-making.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement.
• Successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication is required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership in planning, coordinating, analyzing, and executing organizational initiatives, administrative operations, and strategic projects.
• Apply analytical and program management techniques to evaluate organizational effectiveness, improve business processes, and support mission-critical objectives.
• Collaborate with senior officials, program offices, and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate administrative policies, procedures, goals, and performance measures.
• Coordinate and manage special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional studies; develop implementation plans, track progress, assess outcomes, and recommend operational improvements, risk mitigation, and innovation opportunities.
• Research and analyze complex programmatic and operational issues affecting organizational objectives.
• Prepare executive correspondence, briefing papers, position papers, reports, and analytical documents for senior officials to support decision-making and policy implementation.

Benefits

• The job offers access to a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Incentives may be authorized, subject to factors including availability of funds. Possible incentives include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave based on prior non-federal work experience or uniformed military service.

What This Job Offers

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