Executive Officer

Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC seeks an Executive Officer to provide executive leadership and direction to ASPA's administrative operations and business management.

The incumbent will serve as a key member of ASPA's top management team, directing the coordination and execution of ASPA administrative functions and standing up priorities for IT and business programs. Telework eligibility is noted where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Set priorities for administrative, management and IT programs and projects and provide direction to all organizational components on efficient and effective strategies to ensure Government resources are efficiently and effectively managed.
• Provide executive leadership and direction in the coordination and execution of ASPA administrative and business functions.
• Develop and maintain intra-agency and interagency liaison with key experts and professional organizations in health care, public health, and human services fields, and with State and local officials.
• Oversee and direct a staff of professional, technical, and support personnel.
• Perform supervisory and managerial duties including organizing work groups, determining and adjusting program goals, policies, objectives, and procedures, and resolving policy and technical issues referred by subordinate managers for executive-level attention.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA) , located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

The purpose and role of the incumbent is to serve as the Executive Officer providing executive leadership and direction to all administrative operations and business management activities in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA).

The incumbent serves as a key member of the ASPA's top management team and provides executive leadership and direction to all administrative operations and business management activities throughout the ASPA and related activities Department-wide.

As an Executive Officer, you will: Set priorities for administrative, management and information technology (IT) programs and projects and provide direction and advice to all organizational components on efficient and effective strategies to ensure Government resources are efficiently and effectively managed. Provide executive leadership and direction in the coordination and execution of ASPA administrative and business functions.

Develop and maintain intra-agency and interagency liaison, cooperation and working relationships with key experts and professional organizations in the health care, public health, and human services fields, and with State and local officials. Oversee and direct a staff of professional, technical, and support personnel.

Perform associated supervisory and managerial duties, including organization of work groups, determination and adjustment of program goals, policies, objectives, and procedures, and resolution of policy and technical issues referred by subordinate managers for executive-level attention.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education substitution or requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 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 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government