Director, Office of Shared Solutions & Performance at GSA, Office of Governmentwide Policy — Applications Closed

Job Description

Director, Office of Shared Solutions & Performance is listed by GSA, Office of Governmentwide Policy in Washington. The Director of the Office of Shared Solutions and Performance Improvement (OSSPI) serves as the senior advisor to the Office of Governmentwide Policy's (OGP) Associate Administrator and Principal Duty Associate Administrator.

Located at 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, this position coordinates government-wide activities in shared services and other programs. The role manages the online centralized performance reporting portal, the White House Leadership Development Program, and the shared services governance ecosystem.

You will oversee collaborations with OMB and federal agencies to execute activities for Executive Councils, manage a portfolio of major investment projects, and negotiate interagency agreements.

This position is full-time, in-office with rare situational telework, and is open to current federal employees, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and other eligible hiring paths.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $169,279 per year.

Qualification

To qualify for this GS-15 Director position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes cultivating partnerships, developing interagency policies, coordinating cross-agency activities, leading program evaluations, and managing funding or staffing plans.

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.
• Experience cultivating partnerships with stakeholders internal and external to an organization to ensure collaboration with program objectives.
• Experience developing interagency policies and/or initiatives to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and executive orders.
• Experience coordinating cross-agency activities and/or partnerships that advance shared program goals and/or address shared challenges.
• Experience leading teams in evaluating programs for process improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
• Experience managing funding and/or staffing plans to execute program requirements.
• Resume must include exact dates (month/year) and hours per week for each job; part-time hours must be specified.
• Volunteer service through Peace Corps or AmeriCorps is encouraged and should be included on your resume.
• No qualifying education at the GS-15 level; experience is the sole qualification.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of OSSPI, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and high-quality performance objectives are achieved in support of OGP's mission and OMB direction.
• Assure that office goals, objectives, policies, programs, activities, and initiatives are executed in coordination with senior agency officials and comply with laws, executive orders, and regulations.
• Oversee collaborations with OMB and federal agencies to execute various activities for the Executive Councils.
• Manage the online centralized performance reporting portal and the White House Leadership Development Program.
• Coordinate the shared services governance ecosystem, including program management supporting OMB's shared-services policy implementation to improve performance, customer experience, and operational costs.
• Manage a portfolio of major investment projects, negotiating interagency agreements and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead cross-agency initiatives that advance shared program goals and address shared challenges.
• Evaluate programs for process improvement and alignment with organizational goals.

Conditions & Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island).
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date.
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable.
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959.
• Current or former political appointees (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-Career SES) must disclose this information; OPM authorization required.
• Serve a one-year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Verify identity and work status eligibility via e-Verify if not a current GSA employee.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify no conflict of interest.
• Serve a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period, if required.

Benefits

• Health insurance with many plan options.
• Life insurance coverage with several options.
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year.
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan).
• Transit and child care subsidies.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Long-term care insurance.
• Training and development opportunities.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review resumes and assign a score for each of five required KSAs based on experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.
2. The five KSAs are: (1) Skill in applying quantitative and qualitative methods for program assessment and improvement; (2) Knowledge of management techniques to direct organizational programs; (3) Skill in developing strategic plans aligned with mission; (4) Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop cross-agency policies; (5) Ability to provide strategic leadership and align resources.
3. Applicants must address each KSA in the application process; demonstration must be supported by the resume.
4. Performance appraisals and incentive awards may be considered in merit promotion selection decisions.
5. ICTAP/CTAP eligible applicants must demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the 5 KSAs to receive priority consideration.
6. Applicants may preview the assessment questions before applying.

Required Documents

• Resume (not to exceed 2 pages) that includes: name, address, telephone number, email; job title (if Federal, include series and grade); relevant work experience with employer name, job title, start/end dates (month/year), hours per week, and descriptions demonstrating qualifications; education, certifications, or licensures if required.
• SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action) for current or former federal employees (except GSA employees in non-OIG positions) showing effective date, position, title, series, grade, rate of basic pay, tenure group, and agency.
• DD-214 for veterans claiming preference, showing type of discharge, character of service, and dates of active duty.
• For 10-point veteran preference: VA disability rating letter or other official documentation (SF-15 recommended but not required initially).
• For active duty military: certification on letterhead from military branch including rank, character of service (under honorable conditions), and service dates including discharge/release date (no later than 120 days after certification).
• For reinstatement eligible: latest SF-50.
• For Interchange Agreement eligible: latest SF-50.
• For former Peace Corps or VISTA volunteer: Description of Service.
• For current or former Land Management Agency employee: SF-50(s) showing competitive time-limited appointment(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2+ years, and copy of annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s).
• For ICTAP/CTAP eligible: proof of eligibility including agency notice, SF-50, and most recent performance appraisal.

How to Apply

1. Review the required documents section and gather all necessary materials before starting your application.
2. Go to the official application portal and with your the official application portal/Login.gov account. If you don't have an account, create one.
3. Open the vacancy announcement for the Director, Office of Shared Solutions & Performance (Job ID: the official application portal-878093200).
4. Click the 'Apply' button to begin the application process. You will be redirected to the GSA application system.
5. Complete the online application questionnaire, including addressing the five KSAs as prompted.

Additional Information

• This position is full-time in the office at 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC. Situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis in rare instances.
• Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
• Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
• If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation for performance appraisals and incentive awards.
• The selection process typically takes about 40 days after the announcement closes, including background investigation and final offer.
• You may check your application status by logging into the official application portal and clicking 'Track this Application' on the Applicant Dashboard.
• For specific questions about the position, contact the HR representative listed on the announcement during normal business hours before the deadline.
• Agency contact: Toni Douglas, Phone: 706-662-0769, Email: [email protected]. Address: GSA, Office of Governmentwide Policy, Servicing HR Office: Federal Acquisition Services, GSA, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM), 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20405, United States.

About Company

The General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent agency of the U.S. Federal government that manages and supports the basic functioning of federal agencies. GSA provides products and communications for U.S. Government offices, offers transportation and office space to federal employees, and develops government-wide policies.

The Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP) within GSA develops and coordinates policies that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government.