Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office Of The Chief Administrative Officer Job

Vacancy No. 26-FS-SES001P Department Bureau of the Fiscal Service
Salary $151,661.00 to $228,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/12/2026 Close Date 2/10/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DCHyattsville, MDParkersburg, WV


Summary

The Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for bureau-wide programs, including human capital, facilities management, and other mission support services. The DAC ensures responsible stewardship of the bureau's personnel, financial, and physical resources and promotes a highly skilled, engaged, and mission-ready workforce, strengthening organizational performance, operational excellence and ensuring achievement of strategic priorities.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to all U.S. Citizens

Duties

Provides strategic direction and executive oversight for the development, administration, and oversight of BFS-wide administrative management programs including human capital, facilities management, and other support programs. Together with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the incumbent ensures the effective stewardship of the bureau's personnel, financial, and physical resources and promotes a highly-skilled and effective workforce. Additionally, the Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Chief Administrative Officer, performs the following duties:

  • Provides strategic direction and oversight for the development and implementation of human capital, facilities, and general administrative programs
  • Acts as a catalyst for strategic change by establishing BFS's shared human capital, facilities, and general administrative services vision, implements plans in a continuously changing environment, and capitalizes on opportunities while managing risk
  • Develops and directs goals, objectives, and priorities, anticipates future events that will likely affect OCAO's programs, and carries out long-range plans intended to accomplish desired program changes. Continually assesses the overall quality of OCAO operations and periodically directs comprehensive evaluations of program strategic and tactical goals, commitments, and objectives, readjusting and redefining them as appropriate to advance innovation and ensure efficient and effective application of management practices and procedures.
  • Aligns OCAO program strategies, policies, and processes with the strategic and tactical priorities of the bureau
  • Serves as a member of BFS's senior management team and an advisor to the Commissioner, Deputy and Associate Commissioners, CAO, and other senior executives on critical administrative and management matters
  • Provides oversight, direction, and policy for all aspects of human capital management, including strategic and operational planning, employee engagement and satisfaction, workforce and position management, succession planning, policy development and accountability, employee and leadership training, labor and employee relations, and organizational development
  • Provides oversight and direction to bureau-wide facilities support services including leasing, space planning, property management, as well as, safety and health, printing, and graphics, scanning and copying, fleet management, energy/environmental, and other support services

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Complete a 1-year SES probationary period, unless already completed.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf) to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested.
  • Complete an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report annually.
  • Undergo appropriate tax checks.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System (https://www.sss.gov/) or are exempt from having to so so.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9).
  • Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must show they possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Minimum Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your 2-page resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence, you may not receive consideration for the position.

NOTE: Resumes are limited to 2-pages. Any resumes exceeding the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond the second page of the document.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high- accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Additional information about the ECQs can be found on the OPM SES website at: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
The following qualifications are required for the incumbent to perform the duties of the position. You must demonstrate all of the MTQs to be rated as eligible for this position.

MTQ 1 - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading enterprise mission support functions (e.g., facilities management, administrative services), including workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.
MTQ 2 - Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, modernize operations, and align administrative functions with strategic priorities.
MTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience developing policy and providing comprehensive guidance and counsel to managers and senior officials on mission support functions. Experience must demonstrate exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill this vacancy.
  • Veterans' Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
  • This is not a bargaining-designated position.
  • This position is a special sensitive position.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.
  • The Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for advancement and internal movement to a different career path, a competitive salary, work/life balance, and generous benefits.
  • In order to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reporting requirements, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service is asking applicants to complete the Race and National Origin (RNO) information during the application process. This information will be kept confidential and anonymous, and will only be used for demographic reporting purposes.
  • OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Initial Review:
Your application will first be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position.

Qualification Assessment:
Applicants who meet these requirements will be evaluated by a preliminary rating panel to determine which candidates advance to the final evaluation stage. This assessment will focus on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) identified in this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and MTQs must be fully addressed within your two-page résumé; separate narrative statements will not be accepted.

Structured Interviews:
Candidates who advance will participate in a structured interview panel that evaluates applicants against the ECQs and MTQs. Following completion of the structured interviews, the rating panel will identify the best-qualified candidates for certification.

Referral and Selection:
If you are among the top-qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible additional interviews.

Executive Review Board (ERB):
Final selectee recommendations must receive Treasury's Executive Review Board approval before a tentative job offer can be extended.

Qualification Review Board (QRB):
New entrants into the SES must receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board. QRB approval is not required for non-competitive candidates (e.g., current and former career SES members, CDP graduates).

Required Documents

Your resume should contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. It is recommended that you include the following information:

1. 2-page ECQ/MTQ based Resume. DO NOT submit Executive Core Qualifications or Technical Qualifications in lieu of a resume.

2. Current or former career SES members must provide an SF-50 showing current status or reinstatement eligibility.

3. Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Programs must submit a copy of their certification.

4. Current or former Federal civilian employees, please provide a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

Recommended Documents: In addition, we recommend that you submit the following:

  • A copy of your college transcripts or a list of college courses, if applicable; and
  • A copy of your most recent supervisory appraisal of performance

How to Apply

The following instructions outline the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday
- Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

BFS provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login)
-Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.

To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12854416

Agency contact information

Eric Brown
Phone
(304) 480-8351
Email
eric.brown@fiscal.treasury.gov
Address
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
200 Third Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

Next steps

You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate, or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.