U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hiring: Deputy Assistant Secreta

ABOUT THE POSITION

As the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, serves with full authority for the day-to-day operations of the OA and as the DHHS Senior Procurement Executive (SPE). Through subordinate supervisors and managers, the incumbent is responsible for the activities of four subordinate staff offices: 1) Acquisition Policy, Legislative Oversight & Workforce (APLOW) Division. 2) Strategic Programs & Business Systems (SPBS) Division. 3) the Office of Recipient Integrity Coordination (ORIC); and 4) the OA provides administrative support to the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).

Provides functional management oversight over the DHHS acquisition programs, Heads of Contracting Activity, and acquisition/contracting offices. Uses cost effective techniques to maximize DHHS\' flexibility to achieve quality, timeliness and economies of scale through its acquisition programs.

The OA provides leadership, policy, guidance, and supervision as well as coordination of the Department\'s long- and short-range planning efforts to constituent organizations. The Office supports the government-wide acquisition initiatives, including the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Category Management, the Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE), Acquisition Innovation and interfaces with OMB, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), GAO, Congress, and DHHS leadership on acquisition policies and initiatives. The Office also provides technical assistance to the Department\'s Operating and Staff Divisions (Divisions), and evaluates effectiveness of their acquisition programs, including the development and measurement of performance standards.

Provides leadership to a multi-disciplined staff of professional, administrative and support personnel. The incumbent inspires, motivates and guides subordinates toward goal accomplishments, adapting a leadership style to a variety of situations and activities. Monitors and evaluates management support programs in light of changing needs, including procedural and technological innovations and improvements. Integrates policies/priorities and new technology to develop strategies that provide the most efficient and cost-effective programs delivering high-quality results and meaningful impact to meet the needs of the DHHS programs served.

The incumbent exercises leadership to ensure that all programs under their direction reflect merit-based principles in their management of recruitment and staffing, employee development, staff assignments, accountability and communications.

Requirements

• This employer participates in the E-Verify Program
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM.
• Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment. If selected and you do not already have OPM QRB certification, you must complete a structured ECQ interview with OPM before being appointed to the position.
• You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
• 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.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• You will 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.