Strategic Management Specialist (Action Officer)

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

About The Position

This position is in the Department of Health and Human Services, Assistant Secretary for Administration, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. The selectee will remain in their current duty location. The Strategic Management Specialist (Action Officer) provides senior leadership with strategic consultation and operational support to develop, implement, and improve human resources programs, policies, procedures, and organizational initiatives. The role conducts complex analytical studies and evaluates administrative operations to identify inefficiencies, assess regulatory compliance, recommend improvements, and develop implementation strategies. It also serves as a liaison to senior leadership and organizational stakeholders, prepares executive briefings and written recommendations, and leads high-priority, sensitive, and complex projects and enterprise-wide initiatives. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, covering all of the specified areas. U.S. citizenship is required, and appointment is subject to a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. A financial disclosure statement may be required.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, including all of the following: conducting complex analytical studies and evaluations of human resources or related administrative or management programs to assess operational effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations; developing and coordinating strategies, implementation plans, or process improvements across organizational functions; leading or coordinating complex projects or studies with senior officials and organizational partners; and preparing briefings, reports, or recommendations to help senior leadership resolve complex or sensitive program issues.
U.S. citizenship.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Meet time-in-grade restrictions by the announcement closing date.
Successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership with strategic consultation and operational support in developing, implementing, and improving human resources programs, policies, procedures, and organizational initiatives.
Conduct complex analytical studies and evaluate administrative operations to identify inefficiencies, assess regulatory compliance, recommend improvements, and develop implementation strategies.
Serve as a liaison to senior leadership and organizational stakeholders.
Prepare executive briefings, position papers, reports, and recommendations on complex administrative, technical, and operational matters.
Lead high-priority, sensitive, and complex special projects.
Coordinate enterprise-wide initiatives, resolve operational challenges, and facilitate collaboration across organizational functions to achieve departmental objectives.