Duties
OIRA is the central authority for the review of Executive Branch regulations, approval of Government information collections, establishment of Government statistical practices, and coordination of Federal privacy policy. OIRA staff provide expert analysis and coordination in these areas to develop OMB-wide policies and positions.
Senior-Level (SL) positions are positions classified above GS-15 that do not meet the criteria for the Senior Executive Service (SES). The Senior Advisor reports directly to the Deputy Administrator for OIRA and serves as the technical cross-operational authority for the organization to ensure effective and quality programs, internal processes, and administrative controls. The Senior Advisor acts as a mentor in preparing staff for communicating OIRA and OMB equities, including in briefs to senior leadership on sometimes complicated and high-profile policy work and operational issues.
As the Senior Advisor to the Deputy Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, some of your typical work assignments may include the following:
- Working directly with the OIRA leadership team on reviews of regulations and information collections in order to set strategic priorities and proactively identify issues, focusing primarily in areas where a policy position taken in an area has cross-OIRA and OMB implications.
- Advising the Deputy Administrator on the effective utilization of personnel, financial, information technology, and other resources necessary to support OIRA staff and mission-critical functions.
- Developing, communicating, and implementing internal operating guidelines, policies, and priorities that have broad reach across OIRA, as well as more widely across OMB.
- Providing advice and assistance to the Systems Team to develop and design cross-OIRA reporting and tracking activities.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit is required
- Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- 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.
- May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
- You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment.
- 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. Please read these documents using the URLs provided below:
- Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council
- FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/cjis#:~:text=FD%2D258%20Privacy%20Act%20Statement
- SEAD-3-Reporting-U (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). https://www.dni.gov/files/NCSC/documents/Regulations/SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf
Qualifications
To meet the minimum requirements for a SL position, candidates must be a recognized expert with directly related experience. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the Federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Technical Qualifications (TQs) for this position in their two-page resume. This experience must have been at a sufficiently high-level of difficulty to clearly show the candidate possesses the required subject matter expertise and Technical Qualifications set forth below.
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.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1: Knowledge, experience, and skill in the areas of public management and the organizational aspects of agency programs, including demonstrated experience translating broad organizational goals into specific cross-cutting agency initiatives and management practices.
TQ 2: Expert knowledge of Federal regulatory and information policy and practices, and demonstrated experience using this knowledge to effectively communicate complex regulatory, technical, and organizational management issues through oral and written communications, including the ability to interact with career and political senior officials, external partners, and other stakeholders that have differing and often conflicting interests.
Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions.
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Additional information
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.
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.
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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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above.
TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Best Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
Required Documents
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience demonstrating evidence of the TQs.
2. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
- CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal employee.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation.