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USAJOBS · 20 hours ago

Deputy Suitability Director

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $197K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Deputy Director of Suitability Executive Agent Programs (SuitEA) to serve as the principal advisor to the Suitability Director on government-wide personnel vetting policy and operations. The role involves overseeing suitability programs, guiding strategic planning initiatives, and providing leadership to ensure effective oversight of delegated vetting authorities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as principal advisor to the Suitability Director on suitability operations, adjudications, policies, and regulatory requirements

Oversees government-wide personnel vetting performance, including oversight of delegated functions and compliance with Executive Agent policy

Leads strategic planning, program evaluation, and process improvement initiatives to support modernization of suitability and vetting operations

Provides senior-level guidance to program managers and supervisors on program priorities, operational execution, and resource use

Establishes and maintains working relationships with senior officials across OPM and other Federal agencies to coordinate policy and program activities

Represents OPM in interagency forums, working groups, and meetings involving suitability and personnel vetting issues

Supervises and evaluates subordinate managers and staff, including making selections, approving training, addressing performance issues, and resolving employee relations matters

Qualification

Personnel suitability managementPolicy developmentExecutive-level adviceProgram evaluationStrategic planningAccountabilityDeveloping othersLeadershipInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin

Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (or equivalent) that includes all of the following: Managing or overseeing personnel suitability, credentialing, or vetting programs with government-wide or multi-organizational impact; Developing, interpreting, or implementing policies or procedures related to personnel vetting, adjudications, or background investigation programs; Providing executive-level advice or recommendations to senior leaders on program performance, compliance, or strategic direction; Leading or supervising managers or professional staff responsible for program operations, evaluations, or oversight activities

Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement