- Position Title
- Chief of Staff
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-IOS-DE-24-12500119 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 9, 2024 to Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
4.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
Preferences
1.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
2.
Are you an HHS employee in a Bargaining Unit (such as the National Treasury Employees Union)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Chief of Staff GS-0301-15.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Evaluates business and workflow processes associated with intelligence analysis and national security policy formulation; devises and recommends best practices for improving productivity drives implementation within an intelligence organization.
3.
Solicits and coordinates information and advice on intelligence operations from Office Directors and senior staff and devises plans to resolve mission impediments.
4.
Designs and implements human resource (HR) management and creates strategies to assess, develop, and retain a skilled intelligence workforce.
5.
Establishes goals and standards for professional development and technical competencies required within an intelligence organization, identifies and addresses workforce training opportunities, and evaluates staff competencies against mission requirements.
6.
Directs special projects/task forces in support of senior management related to intelligence programs or national security policy issues.
7.
Coordinates taskings and tracks dissemination of office responses to internal/external requests via classified and unclassified tasking systems.
8.
Compiles information, prepares briefings, and conducts quality control of communications and special project reports submitted by staff members.
9.
Reviews policy statements by programs to anticipate national security problems or threats.
10.
Compiles and delivers presentations to senior management on resource posture, strategic planning, policy analysis, and recommendations for organizational actions.
11.
Coordinates between internal department/agency components and external agencies to identify and leverage scarce intelligence capabilities and personnel to fulfill mission requirements.
12.
Writes high priority communications, speeches, statements, and other special program assignments for senior leadership.
13.
Collects, evaluates, and organizes resource requirements from senior management and drives corporate communications to prioritize fulfillment of those needs.
14.
Advises, develops, and implements office administrative policies and procedures to maximize effective utilization of materials and resources.
15.
Provides guidance to staff members with respect to directives of the Agency Head and assist them in the performance of their responsibilities.
16.
Leads the development, preparation, and delivery of information related to human capital requirements of an intelligence workforce.
17.
Coordinates with offices, department/agency leadership, and other stakeholder component staff to clarify and resolve issues affecting intelligence and national security missions.
18.
Applies human resource requirements methodology and best practices to determine organizational needs.
19.
Oversees the development of presentations, charts, graphics, and budgetary data which are used to present position and objectives of the organization.
20.
Serves as liaison between senior officials and office directors in the coordination of intelligence-related tasks and programs with the intelligence community (IC) and other national security agencies.
21.
Serves as a certified Contracting Officer Technical Representative or Contracting Officer Representative responsible for staffing contracts involving intelligence officers holding national security clearances.
22.
Provides advice and leadership in the development and implementation of performance measures relating to intelligence and counterintelligence functions and office goals.
23.
Supports the formulation and justification of office budgets, identifying new funding sources and negotiating the appropriation of resources.
24.
Builds robust and productive lines of communication between and across all levels of an intelligence organization to enhance situational awareness, employee morale, and mission effectiveness.
25.
Develops and implements strategic communications campaigns targeting office workforce, external stakeholders, and senior policy officials.
26.
Compiles information, conducts briefings, and oversees quality control of communications and special project reports submitted by staff members.
27.
Effectively conveys recommendations to senior leaders to improve and/or correct office procedures and identifies program issues requiring policy development, clarification, or change.
28.
Exercises leadership to ensure that all components of the organization reflect the principles of workforce diversity in their management and operations in such areas as recruitment, staffing, employee development, staff assignments, and communications.
29.
Coordinates and oversees directives, budgeting, and resource management activities of an intelligence organization to support strategic security priorities.
30.
Advises senior executives to ensure alignment of management and administrative practices with the organization's intelligence and national security mission.
31.
Plans, develops, and conducts a continuing program for assessing office policies and procedures to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of management support systems and services.