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Chief of Staff
U.S. Census Bureau · Posted 45 days ago
Hybrid Suitland, MD $152K – $228K Apply by May 29, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a highly-motivated and capable executive to serve as the Chief of Staff. This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) General position. Positions in the SES are not graded. SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES.
What You'll Do
- →The Chief of Staff (COS) will be responsible for: Coordinating actions required of the Census Bureau as a result of executive policy decisions and actions.
- →He/she serves as the designated liaison of the Deputy Director with other Federal agencies and organizations.
- →The COS develops, plans for, and coordinates major programs across the organization requiring joint effort, defines respective roles and responsibilities of the parties involved, and assigns responsibility for execution.He/she exercises delegated authority in committing the Census Bureau to courses of action.
- →Influencing the development and implementation of major Census Bureau programs and policies; oversees the conduct of complex analyses of policy and program goals and objectives of the Director to identify and formulate specific policy and program options; and oversees the implementation of policies and programs that serve to implement the objectives of the Director.
- →Representing the Deputy Director's position and the Census Bureau in executive level meetings, conferences, and assignments requiring close interaction with Department of Commerce and other Federal agency officials, academia, private sector, and members of Congress.
- →He/she provides authoritative interpretations of the policies and objectives of the Census Bureau and the decisions of the Deputy Director to organizations and other Federal agencies on matters of special significance.
- →Providing for the complete range of management functions to the office staff including overall direction, planning, and coordination for all office operations and provides guidance on behalf of the Director and Deputy Director.
- →The incumbent oversees the Director's office budget and exercises responsibility for day-to-day oversight and supervision of headquarters staff office functions including the Policy Office.
- →Travel Required: Occasional Travel Description: Travel may be required to attend or present at meetings and conferences on topics relevant to the U.S.
- →Census Bureau's mission.
Requirements
- ✓Must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National.
- ✓May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
- ✓Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
- ✓Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- ✓If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- ✓File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- ✓You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
- ✓Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- ✓There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0be7a37c-aa40-4eff-99c7-8ef5c2b168a2
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