Labor, Income Maintenance, and Education Branch Chief
What you'd do
This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). The Chief of the Labor, Income Maintenance, and Education Branch manages a team of professional staff responsible for the analysis and review of regulations and information collections from the Department of Education, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration, and other related governmental agencies and activities.
Major duties
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (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. The Branch Chief will report to an Associate Deputy Administrator for OIRA that covers this portfolio. As a Labor, Income Maintenance, and Education Branch Chief, your typical work assignments may include the following: Directing and managing the work of a group of highly professional policy analysts responsible for the review and analysis of regulatory proposals, policies, and information collection activities focused on the Department of Education, Social Security Administration (SSA), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and income-related activities within the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Agriculture (USDA), Labor (DOL), and related agencies to ensure consistency with EO 12866 principles, Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) statutory requirements, and Administration priorities. Coordinating the preparation of, reviewing, and advising on formal documents relative to assigned departments or governmental activities, such as draft regulations, information collections, guidance documents, OMB memoranda, executive orders, and legislative proposals. Advising the Deputy Administrator and OIRA and OMB leadership in assigned subject areas to identify policy issues and develop recommendations and to implement Administration regulatory priorities and reforms, including those established by EO 12866, 14192, and 14215. Coordinating with other Branch Chiefs, the Associate Deputy Administrators, and the Deputy Administrator on organizational strategy and cross-cutting policy or other initiatives.
What you need to qualify
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. 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. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Expert knowledge of Federal regulatory and information policy and practices, with experience in policies handled by the Department of Education, Social Security Administration (SSA), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), income-related activities within the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Agriculture (USDA), Labor (DOL), or related agencies and areas. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience effectively communicating complex regulatory and technical 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. TQ 3: Thorough knowledge of the policies and principles of regulatory analysis and record-based decision making, as it relates to regulatory policy and the rule development process. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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 - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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