Executive Advisor

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service is seeking an Executive Advisor in the Office of Professional Responsibility, located in Washington, DC.

The selectee will advise senior leadership on mission-critical initiatives, define project goals, and guide resource plans, ensuring alignment with agency priorities and security requirements. This senior role requires handling sensitive programs with a Top Secret clearance, and offers a competitive federal salary.

Qualifications

• Experience required; substitution of education for experience not permitted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Executive Advisor to designated executive leadership on mission-critical requirements.
• Clarify goals for mission-critical projects and develop execution plans.
• Coordinate resources and assess agency programs to present solutions aligned with agency goals.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Professional Responsibility will allow you to serve as a senior advisor to designated executive leadership on issues connected with ongoing mission critical requirements. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as an Executive Advisor in the Office of Professional Responsibility. Typical work assignments include: Serving as a senior advisor to executive leadership, clarifying goals for mission critical projects, developing plans, coordinating resources, recommending execution strategies, and assessing agency programs to identify issues and present solutions aligned with agency goals.

Designing, developing, and implementing systems, programs, and policies to enhance agency operations; leading administrative planning and assessment development; evaluating program effectiveness and resource needs; and preparing and presenting briefings and policy recommendations to executive leadership.

Actively participates in and represents the Secret Service during partner discussions and planning sessions with executives from multiple federal agencies, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment of mission-critical initiatives.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

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

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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