Deputy Director

Administration for Children and Families; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Administration for Children and Families in Washington, DC seeks a Deputy Director to guide agency priorities, coordinate cross-organizational initiatives, and evaluate program performance to improve service delivery.

The role involves preparing policy guidance, analyzing legislative and regulatory issues, managing funding activities and overseeing grant/contract performance, and representing the agency in interagency meetings.

Responsibilities

• Direct agency priorities, coordinate cross-organizational initiatives, and evaluate program performance to improve service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
• Prepare policy guidance, analyze legislative and regulatory issues, and develop strategic recommendations to support agency decision-making.
• Monitor grant and contract performance, review recipient compliance, and manage funding activities to ensure accountability and effective stewardship of federal resources.
• Brief executive leadership, coordinate Congressional responses, and represent the organization in interagency and stakeholder meetings on high-priority initiatives.
• Establish performance expectations, mentor supervisors and staff, resolve workforce issues, and support employee development and succession planning.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Administration for Children and Families
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.

Key Responsibilities

As a Deputy Director, you will: Direct agency priorities, coordinate cross-organizational initiatives, and evaluate program performance to improve service delivery and organizational effectiveness. Prepare policy guidance, analyze legislative and regulatory issues, and develop strategic recommendations to support agency decision-making.

Monitor grant and contract performance, review recipient compliance, and manage funding activities to ensure accountability and effective stewardship of federal resources. Brief executive leadership, coordinate Congressional responses, and represent the organization in interagency and stakeholder meetings on high-priority initiatives.

Establish performance expectations, mentor supervisors and staff, resolve workforce issues, and support employee development and succession planning.

Requirements & Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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