Associate Deputy Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

Summary These positions are located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). The Associate Deputy Administrators serve as members of the OIRA senior leadership team and oversee branches responsible for regulatory review and coordination of information collection across assigned subject areas. 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 Associate Deputy Administrators will report to the Deputy Administrator for OIRA. The responsibilities of each Associate Deputy Administrator are wide ranging and diverse, and are divided among the following areas overseen by OIRA. One of the Associates will be primarily responsible for statistical and privacy policy, as well as regulatory and information policies in the areas of treasury and financial markets, trade and product markets, communications, commerce, housing, transportation, defense/international affairs, homeland security, and related areas. The other Associate will be primarily responsible for regulatory and information policies in the areas of food, agriculture, health, product safety, energy, environment, education, labor, and related areas. In addition, this Associate will also manage a "systems" team charged with coordinating cross-OIRA functions and responsibilities. As an Associate Deputy Administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, your typical work assignments may include the following: Managing senior executives and their teams of professional analysts to coordinate the smooth flow of regulatory and information policy across the organization. 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. Overseeing cross-OIRA responsibilities and engagements with OMB Resource Management Offices (RMOs) and other parts of OMB to coordinate deregulatory initiatives with agencies, align policy decisions with budgetary and management principles, and lead legislative reviews and reforms. 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. Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). 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. Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101. 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 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: 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 internal organizational entities that have differing and often conflicting interests. TQ 2: Knowledge of core and emerging federal regulatory and deregulatory practices, principles, and priorities, and the effects of those on agency policies, programs, and organizational performance. TQ 3: Demonstrated knowledge of and/or policy experience in one or more of the following regulatory and information policy areas: treasury and financial markets, trade and product markets, communications, commerce, housing, transportation, defense/international affairs, homeland security, food, agriculture, health, product safety, energy, environment, education, labor, the statistical system, privacy, or related regulatory policies. 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. Education This position does not have an education requirement. Additional information Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Tiering: The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. 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. Benefits 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. Review our benefits 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.