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Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations
Employee Benefits Security Administration · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The "Required Documents" section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.
What You'll Do
- →Supports the Assistant Secretary in developing long-term policies, goals, and program strategies to ensure the effective accomplishment of EBSA's mission.
- →Oversees and coordinates agency program functions in partnership with the Assistant Secretary, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, and EBSA office directors, including enforcement, reporting and disclosure, regulatory initiatives, outreach, and assistance programs.
- →Provides high-level technical expertise and recommendations to the Assistant Secretary and, as appropriate, the Secretary of Labor on ERISA-related interpretations, policies, and program execution.
- →Develops and maintains effective working relationships with external stakeholders (industry, labor, management, advocacy groups) and coordinates EBSA activities with other federal agencies.
- →Acts as spokesperson for EBSA programs, serves on interagency committees, and represents the Assistant Secretary in executive-level meetings with authority to commit the agency to courses of action.
- →Oversees staff and resource allocation across EBSA, ensuring effective program delivery; recommends program adjustments; and serves as Acting Assistant Secretary in the absence of senior leadership.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen.
- ✓Must meet Executive Core Qualifications.
- ✓Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered.
- ✓Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- ✓Appointment to this position may require a background investigation.
- ✓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.
- ✓If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES.
- ✓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.
- ✓May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- ✓Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position.
- ✓Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service).
- ✓Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements.
- ✓Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
Job ID: 3775bf46-8ddb-4ea5-b560-81ea713d7494
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