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Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms, Operations 

Emergency Management Division 

Salary: $157,291 - $172,425

This is a supervisory position. 

Incumbent is a recognized authority in emergency operations and continuity of operations (COOP), responsible for directing resources and leading teams to ensure timely completion of duties. Incumbent oversees daily section operations, supervises personnel, provides guidance on sensitive issues, and supports program requirements. This role requires confident decision-making, regular updates to the Assistant Sergeant at Arms (ASAA) for Emergency Management, and participation in strategic planning and high level projects.

Duties:

(May include a variety of these duties, but are not limited to the following) 

• Leads and manages all House emergency operations and continuity of operations (COOP) activities to include the development, promulgation, and maintenance of policy and far-reaching plans and procedures to address known and/or postulated hazards and threats that could impact the House’s personnel, equipment, and/or facilities.
• Provides direction and guidance on multi-year strategies, concepts, documentation, procedures, and coordination for assigned program areas.
• Supervises personnel assigned to section.
• Establishes section goals and priorities, ensuring timely execution of projects and programs.
• Oversees the House Operations Center (HOC), providing direction on capabilities, functionality, and procedures, including utilizing modern technology, effective coordination with partners, and a robust training program.
• Leads planning efforts for special events.
• Provides oversight and directions for operations programs, including emergency communications, emergency transportation, and accountability.
• Effectively utilizes common operating picture (COP) tools and software for situational awareness and real-time reporting to partners and leadership to aid in decision-making. In coordination with the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) COP Administrator, enhance COP capabilities to meet current and future needs.
• Provides oversight and direction for COOP programs, including House-wide, SAA, Leadership offices, Member offices, Committee offices, and Support offices.
• Establishes and maintains protocols, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics.
• Oversees and manages response efforts during HOC activation, ensuring effective information collection, assessments, and dissemination to partners and leadership.
• Establishes strong working relationships with all key Congressional and external partners which includes coordinating plans, resources, and operations to ensure they are optimally aligned.
• Leads working groups with senior House, Congressional, Executive Branch, and/or other external agency points of contact.
• Oversees major support contracts, procurement efforts, and vendor-provider services within the section.
• Prepares position papers, Memorandums of Understanding, and concept papers on relevant subject matter.
• Provides detailed budget input on Emergency Management Division (EMD) projected activities.
• Represents, as needed, the House, SAA, and EMD at meetings and conferences.
• Provides expert advice and routinely briefs the ASAA, Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms (DASAA), and other senior personnel on strategies, requirements, and recommendations for the emergency operations and continuity programs.
• Serves as a 24-hour on-call EMD Duty Officer on a rotational basis.
• Serves as a watch officer in the House Operations Center Duty Program 1-4 days per month.
• Serves as a SAA weekend Duty Officer on a rotational basis.
• On a rotational basis, typically 1-2 days per month, staffs the SAA Immediate Office after normal business when votes are scheduled in the House Chamber.
• Acts to support the ASAA and DASAA and carries out various assignments which further the goals of EMD.
• May be required to act as the ASAA in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree with at least ten (10) years of experience or master’s degree with seven (7) years of experience, principally in Continuity of Operations (COOP) or Emergency Management required on first day of employment; minimum of two (2) years project management experience in corporate, Legislative, and/or government environments.
Top-secret security clearance required; must be able to obtain and maintain a SCI security clearance.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Adaptability - Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations and work persistently when facing obstacles. Ability to work well in ambiguous situations, adjust quickly to change, and easily consider new approaches.
• Collaboration - Ability to foster a sense of unity and trust within teams, breaking down silos and promoting teamwork across departments. Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Skill in working with others to achieve goals.
• Communication - Ability to convey ideas and information to different audiences through verbal and written means. Knowledge of different writing techniques for different document types and purposes. Ability to create written documents that are complete, grammatically accurate, and technically sound. Ability to articulate ideas clearly through speech.
• Customer Orientation - Values and delivers high quality, professional, responsive, and innovative service to internal and external customers. Builds and maintains effective customer relations that result in satisfaction; holds self and others accountable for quality outcomes.
• Decision Making - Skill in making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, taking into consideration the potential impact and implications of the decisions. Ability to commit to action even in uncertain situations.
• Organizational Awareness - Knowledge of the structure, functions, and dynamics present within the U.S. House of Representatives and the SAA. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures that govern the organization. Knowledge of how the SAA fits within the broader context of Federal agencies and how it contributes to government functioning.
• Planning and Coordination - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Ability to determine short-term or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Ability to coordinate with others to accomplish goals. Skill in monitoring progress in relation to desired outcomes.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems; skill in determining accuracy and relevance of information. Ability to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, develop effective solutions, and make recommendations.
  Financial Management - Knowledge and application of the basic principles, practices, and methods of financial management. Knowledge of financial processes and procedures relevant to the organization.
• Performance Management - Knowledge of performance management concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, monitoring, rating, and rewarding staff performance. Ability to coach and mentor staff and teams to help them reach their highest potential. Knowledge of employee development concepts and principles to effectively support staff career growth.
• Policy Knowledge and Development - Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the U.S. House of Representatives and the SAA. Ability to develop, implement, and maintain internal policies.
• Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and performance.
• Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the Sergeant at Arms.
• Strategic Planning - Leads and develops the Sergeant at Arms’ organizational strategies by setting priorities, formulating objectives, managing resources and risks, implementing plans, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes.
• Administrative Support - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production for the operation of a division or the SAA.
• Budgeting - Knowledge and application of the principles and practices of budget administration, including preparing, formulating, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget.
• Congressional Awareness & Tact - Knowledge of the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Ability to maintain a nonpartisan approach when addressing work and interacting with others. Knowledge of organizational and political reality and ability to act accordingly.
• Emergency & Security Plan Writing - Skill in preparing written documentation to transfer technical information about emergency and security requirements and procedures to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Emergency Management - Skill in coordinating and managing resources, protocols, and responsibilities pertaining to the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from an emergency.
• Information Security - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, permanent. Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Must be able to work outside of normal business hours when necessary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

This position operates in both a typical office environment and a field environment (e.g., House buildings, garages, grounds, facilities, check stands, etc.), which is subject to typical weather conditions and temperatures. Actual weight handled varies, but the role involves handling items including books, documents, and equipment weighing up to 65 lbs. The incumbent should be capable of meeting physical requirements, which may include sitting, lifting, bending, crouching, walking, and standing.

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to https://house.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/4189?c=house by 7:00 p.m. on February 26, 2026. Applicants will receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview.

Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age. The SAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be EXEMPT from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. A preemployment drug test is required for positions requiring a security clearance. 

Veterans’ Preference Information:

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. **Only applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email saa.veoa@mail.house.gov for further information. Please note the word “Veteran” in the subject line and note the job title in the body of the email.

How you will be evaluated

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

Candidates will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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