Summary

As Deputy Director for the Office of Agency Services (OAS) within the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), you will support the OAS Director in the planning, development, implementation and overall direction of OAS programs including Learning & Organizational Change, Operations Division, and Human Resources Division. This position is located in McLean, Virginia.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

Current permanent employees of the Farm Credit Administration in the competitive service and Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Eligibles.

Duties

As Deputy Director for the Office of Agency Services (OAS) you will:

Assist the OAS Director in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations and timely flow of work products, information, and services.
Serve as Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer (DCHCO) and senior advisor to the Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO) in providing leadership and direction across the organization related to Federal mandates, initiatives, policies and requirements pertaining to FCA and OAS including how best to implement them.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HRD programs and functions.
Maintain effective communications and coordination of operational matters between OAS and other FCA offices.
Assist in determining, presenting, and justifying OAS staff, budget, and logistical resources needed to accomplish goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain continuing liaison with FCA counterparts, officials of other agencies, and representatives of various institutions and private industry.
Exercise supervisory authority directly, or indirectly through senior managers, to ensure programs are administered effectively and in accordance with objectives and priorities.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
You must be a current FCA career or career-conditional competitive service employee.
Successfully complete a one year supervisory or managerial probationary period, unless previously served.
Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.
Must meet Time-in-Grade requirements.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the VH-43 band level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, obtained in the public or private sector, equivalent to the VH-41 (GS-15) band level or higher in the Federal service that has equipped you with the competencies to perform the minimum qualifications for this position. The minimum qualifications, typically gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments, are the following:

Overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units, including assigning work, directing changes to programs and priorities, and evaluating performance against goals;
Managing employee performance and growth, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles, recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues;
Overseeing the implementation of and improvements to the recruiting, hiring, training, utilization, and succession readiness of staff;
Managing operational activities for at least two of these functional areas: Human Resources, Learning and Development, Personnel Security, Facilities Management, and Workforce Planning;
Managing an overall budget and cost management activities for an office or organization; and
Planning, organizing, evaluating, and directing the activities of operational staff.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements and submit all required supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. If you are found to be among the most highly qualified candidates you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement or substitution for experience as part of the basic qualification requirements,

Additional information

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
All FCA employees are subject to the conflict of interest laws and Standards of Ethical Conduct imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report.
FCA's supplemental ethics regulations restrict certain FCA employees concerning their direct or indirect interests in, or connections with Farm Credit System institutions. These rules also require all employees to obtain approval for outside employment or business activities. Please contact the HR Division for additional information on these rules.
This announcement may be used to fill similar vacancies.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, with some exceptions, prohibits the Farm Credit Administration from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, visit our website at (Careers at FCA | Farm Credit Administration) for information on filing a complaint.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement and on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Direction Setting
Leading People
Leading Change
Human Resources Management
Strategic Thinking
External Awareness
Interpersonal Relationships
Advising
Organizational Awareness
Planning and Organizing
Written Communication
Oral Communication

This position requires an online assessment; the online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Required Documents

A resume of two (2) pages or less highlighting relevant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this position. Your resume must include the following information: (1) paid and non-paid work experience including your position title, start and end dates (month/year) of employment, average number of hours worked per week and salary (separated by position series and grade for each federal position, if applicable; (2) indication of the knowledge, skills and education you have that are pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties you have performed as a regular part of your job with indications of the level of responsibility and complexity of work; (4) names and contact information for your current and/or previous supervisor(s).
Current Federal employees must submit a copy of a recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action that shows: a) career or career-conditional tenure; b) competitive status; c) position title, series, grade and step; d) full performance level of your position; and e) proof of time-in-grade. You may need to submit more than one SF-50.
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): Submit the following applicable documents: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
If you are a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

Click the Apply Online button.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 1 hour to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

The complete application must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/01/2026.

NOTE: Paper applications and documents sent via mail will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If you need technical assistance with your online application, you can contact the USAJOBS customer support desk Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. You can find answers to many of your questions on the USAJOBS Help Center.

Agency contact information

STAFF ACQUISITION (ASB)

Email: SAG-Mailbox@OPM.GOV

Next steps

Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on your USAJOBS account throughout the process.

You may be asked to complete a structured interview, written demonstration, and/or fit interview as part of the multiple hurdle assessment process.

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