Senior Advisor

Summary As a Senior Advisor with Suitability Executive Agent (SuitEA) Programs office, US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) you will serve as an expert in personnel vetting, credentialing policies, and process improvement strategies. In this role you will advise on policy changes, directing revisions to oversight methodologies, and initiating projects with potential government-wide impact. Responsibilities Serve as a senior advisor for Credentialing policy and processes, Trusted Workforce performance management objectives, and personnel vetting policy, transferring knowledge and expertise to SuitEA employees. Oversee and direct revisions to SuitEA Oversight methodologies, personnel vetting policy, and Trusted Workforce measures, utilizing a deep understanding of statutes, Executive Orders, official memorandum, and regulations. Advise on policy constraints, new flexibilities, and the impact of changes in technology and business requirements on government-wide credentialing policies and procedures, recommending appropriate changes to reduce risks. Initiate, recommend, and track progress of projects with potential government-wide impact, while also assisting in developing and producing quality products such as guidance, regulations, presentations, and documents intended for internal or public consumption. Assist in the development of strategies, risk definition, development of mitigation strategies, and the implementation of change management for all areas of SuitEA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Qualifications Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service performing all of the following: Demonstrating expertise in personnel vetting processes, specifically related to credentialing policies and personnel vetting. Advising on Credentialing policy, processes, and Trusted Workforce performance management objectives for the Executive Branch. Applying expert knowledge and understanding of statutes, Executive Orders, official memorandum, regulations in personnel vetting policy and regulation creation. Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformation.