This position is located in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital (OHC).
As the Deputy Director, Office of Human Capital, you will provide executive leadership for all aspects of CMS human capital programs and functions, and serve as the Director's alter ego as the principal human capital management and personnel management focal point for the effective use of CMS' human capital resources, and implementation of all applicable rules and regulations.
Summary
This position is located in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Human Capital (OHC).
As the Deputy Director, Office of Human Capital, you will provide executive leadership for all aspects of CMS human capital programs and functions, and serve as the Director's alter ego as the principal human capital management and personnel management focal point for the effective use of CMS' human capital resources, and implementation of all applicable rules and regulations.
Provide executive leadership and direction in CMS-wide initiatives to streamline operations, improve performance, and implement best practices in human capital management.
Plan, coordinate, and direct innovative programs designed to attract, cultivate, and retain a high performing, diverse workforce CMS-wide.
Directs the administration and implementation of a comprehensive CMS Human Capital Strategic Plan and organizational objectives.
Interface with customers, and represent the human capital organization at meetings, briefings, conferences, etc. with CMS senior officials, Department leaders, other Federal entities, and private industry representatives.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Office including special emphasis on oversight of management, human capital management, and administrative activities.
Assures full coordination of OHC oversight and operational functions with other concerned/involved components and takes the lead as necessary across
components.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Status applicants must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status.
All initial appointments to an SES position are contingent on approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
All male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. You will be required to sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Qualifications
All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications, and the Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. Evidence of this experience must be incorporated into your five page resume. Separate narratives for the Executive Core Qualifications and/or Professional/Technical Qualifications will not be accepted or considered. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations.
Fundamental Competencies:
Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
Leading Change: The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Building Coalitions: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs)
This position also requires that you possess PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume.
Demonstrated executive-level expertise in a combination of management methods to improve organizational performance and apply these principles to human capital management processes in order to lead cross-functional teams through data-driven decision-making and continuous efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing the overall employee and customer experience.
Demonstrated executive-level leadership experience that reflects the mastery of human capital management principles for a large, fast-paced, complex organization that covers the full spectrum of a human capital management program, covering at least four (4) of the following human capital program areas: staffing, classification, labor, and employee relations, benefits, payroll, work-life programs, policy and accountability, executive services, talent development, human capital information systems, and human capital assessments.
If selected, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs for submission and certification by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you will not need to draft the ECQs.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range is found at the top of this announcement. The selectee for this position may be eligible for annual performance bonuses and performance-based pay adjustments.
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement. However, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position is authorized for telework. Information about CMS workplace flexibilities will be discussed during the interview process.
This is a Drug-Testing-Designated Position.The incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. The incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position.
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.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants:
Minimum requirements: Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position. You may be found 'not qualified' if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
Rating: A panel of Senior Executives will review your application and evaluate your qualification for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be rated, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. Interviews will be at the discretion of the panel and/or selection official.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to a selection official for consideration and possible interview.
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.
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.
NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY THE PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. ONLY THE FIRST FIVE PAGES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:
An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status and
Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
NOTE: Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.
The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME BASED method. Although applicants cannot address the ECQs or PTQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly demonstrated in the five page resume and throughout the rest of the application package.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of the announcement - 11/13/2024. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time, the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process with enough time to finish before the deadline.
ALL APPLICANTS (including Commissioned Corps Officers): You must submit a resume (five-page maximum - resumes that exceed the five-page limit will not be considered). You may also submit an optional cover letter. Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs and PTQs will not be considered.
You must complete the online assessment questions. If your resume does not support the responses in your questionnaire, you may be rated "ineligible." We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Your five page resume should include the following:
Job Information (Announcement number and title of job for which you are applying)
Personal Information (Full name, mailing address, work and home phone number and email addresses)
Education (College/University name, city and state, major, type and year of degree)
Work Experience (Job title (including series and grade, if Federal employment, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and salary)
Evidence of experience which addresses the five ECQs and the PTQs.
Other qualifications (Job-related training courses (title and year), skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments).
You will then be asked to upload your resume and optional cover letter. Additional documentation not listed in the Required Documents will not be considered.
Office of Human Capital
7500 Security Blvd
Woodlawn, MD 21244
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Applicants who are determined to be highly qualified by the SES rating panel will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview, at which time you will be contacted. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications once a final selection is made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY THE PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. ONLY THE FIRST FIVE PAGES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:
An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status and
Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
NOTE: Documents submitted that are not listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement will not be considered or forwarded to the rating panel or selecting official.
The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME BASED method. Although applicants cannot address the ECQs or PTQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly demonstrated in the five page resume and throughout the rest of the application package.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of the announcement - 11/13/2024. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time, the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process with enough time to finish before the deadline.
ALL APPLICANTS (including Commissioned Corps Officers): You must submit a resume (five-page maximum - resumes that exceed the five-page limit will not be considered). You may also submit an optional cover letter. Separate written narratives addressing the ECQs and PTQs will not be considered.
You must complete the online assessment questions. If your resume does not support the responses in your questionnaire, you may be rated "ineligible." We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Your five page resume should include the following:
Job Information (Announcement number and title of job for which you are applying)
Personal Information (Full name, mailing address, work and home phone number and email addresses)
Education (College/University name, city and state, major, type and year of degree)
Work Experience (Job title (including series and grade, if Federal employment, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and salary)
Evidence of experience which addresses the five ECQs and the PTQs.
Other qualifications (Job-related training courses (title and year), skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards, and special accomplishments).
You will then be asked to upload your resume and optional cover letter. Additional documentation not listed in the Required Documents will not be considered.
Office of Human Capital
7500 Security Blvd
Woodlawn, MD 21244
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Applicants who are determined to be highly qualified by the SES rating panel will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview, at which time you will be contacted. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications once a final selection is made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
