About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the USDA Office of Budget and Program Analysis. Serves as an advisor to the Director and Chief of Staff on matters involving internal resource and operational management. Provides authoritative guidance and leadership across broad spectrum of management functions, including financial management, budget formulation and execution, human capital and staffing support, procurement and acquisition, space and facilities planning, and overall administrative policy development
QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience and/or Education requirements as shown below. If qualifying based on experience, your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Management Operations Officer. For this position, the specialized experience is experience improving internal management systems, business processes, and administrative controls; and, monitoring obligations and expenditures, evaluating spending patterns, and ensuring that all financial activities comply with federal appropriations law, internal controls, and organizational financial policies. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesLeads the development of the annual internal budget submission, prepares justifications, and provides expert advice to the Director on financial risks, resource gaps, potential efficiencies, and impacts of proposed initiatives.Prepares detailed analyses and projections, identifies potential shortfalls or excesses, and recommends corrective actions to maintain the integrity and responsiveness of the Office's budget.Establishes and maintains financial monitoring mechanisms, develops financial decision-support tools, and provides authoritative guidance to staff on proper use of funds.Provides strategic leadership and authoritative oversight for the full range of internal operational activities supporting OBPA’s mission.Serves as the Director’s principal advisor on internal management matters, providing expert analysis, recommending process improvements, and identifying emerging operational needs.Manages and oversees OBPA’s internal budget with full responsibility for ensuring resources are planned, allocated, and executed in alignment with organizational priorities.Conducts comprehensive assessments of OBPA’s administrative framework evaluating workflow patterns, internal controls, information flows, and resource utilization and develops recommendations to strengthen organizational performance.Oversees the full range of personnel and workforce support functions required to maintain OBPA’s operational readiness.Identifies operational risks, develops mitigation strategies, and leads efforts to resolve complex or cross-cutting issues that may hinder OBPA’s ability to meet mission requirements.Develops, updates, and interprets internal policies, ensuring alignment with USDA directives, federal management regulations, and the Office’s long-term strategic objectives.RequirementsYou must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. Refer to Next Steps section for additional information. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.