Chief of Staff

US Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) seeks an experienced HR leader to advance executive-level strategic planning and organizational effectiveness in the federal service. You will drive workforce planning, performance, and governance, coordinating with senior leaders and external stakeholders to support audits and policy development.

The role requires strong advisory capabilities, project leadership, and the ability to supervise professional staff

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in HR strategic planning at executive level.
• Experience evaluating structures, workforce needs and operations.
• Ability to lead projects addressing legislative or organizational challenges.
• Provide executive advisory services and coordinate with senior leaders and auditors.
• Supervise professional and administrative staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level HR strategic planning initiatives to develop recommendations and priorities.
• Evaluate organizational structures and workforce requirements to improve efficiency.
• Plan and direct projects addressing emerging challenges and legislation.
• Provide executive advisory services and coordinate with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Supervise and develop staff, ensuring performance and compliance with goals.

Skills

Executive HR planning

Organizational analysis

Project leadership

Executive advisory

Staff supervision

Job description

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

To qualify for this GS-301-15, applicants must meet all of the following examples of specialized experience:

1. Lead executive-level HR strategic planning initiatives to develop recommendations, establish organizational priorities, and advance mission objectives.
2. Evaluate organizational structures, workforce requirements, and operational effectiveness to recommend changes that improve efficiency, productivity, communication, and workforce performance.
3. Plan and direct projects or special studies to address emerging legislative, operational, or organizational challenges.
4. Provide executive advisory services and coordinate with senior leaders, oversight entities, and external stakeholders to respond to audits and data calls, develop policy positions, and support organizational decision-making.
5. Supervise and lead professional and administrative staff by planning work, assigning priorities, evaluating performance, and ensuring compliance with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.