This position is located in the Office of the Director (OD), and reporting to the Director of Headquarters Operations, Indian Health Service, Rockville, MD. The incumbent serves as the Executive Officer to, and shares management responsibility with, the Deputy Director for Management Operations. Serves as the principal advisor on administrative and management functions, activities and concerns. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R.
37.5 (2021).
Manages the administrative demands and decisions within the Office of Director (OD), relative to the administration, personnel, and fiscal functions of the Office. Represents the Director of Headquarters Operations (DHO) and the IHS to Indian tribes, congressional staff, private individuals and organizations.
Directly oversees the overall administrative effectiveness, utilizing methods and processes to improve the administrative and management effectiveness of the Office of Director. Directly manages the Office of Director budget and supervises OD input to external authorities. Serves as an alternate member to the Staff of the DHO, IHS, participating in formulating overall IHS plans and program objectives.
Provides guidance to IHS Headquarters and Area Offices, which execute the IRS and OD management responsibilities in the field. Conducts operational analysis of ongoing programs in the areas of administration and management in order to identify methods for improving services and creating a more efficient operation. Appoints and/or leads special task forces or work groups to develop recommendations to meet administration and management needs.
Participates in developing and implementing new organization changes concerning administration and management and serves as an analyst for resolving problems. Reviews and continuously evaluates the fiscal, personnel and administrative processes and results achieved by the Staff offices. Personally, engages and guides others in the establishment and maintenance of, in cooperation with, and the understanding of a wide variety of groups and organizations.
As Delegations and Directives Control Officer for OD, reviews program plans, delegations and directives as submitted by the program staff to assess appropriateness and consistency with recognized fiscal, personnel, and administrative standards. Participates in the IHS legislative process concerning finance, personnel and policy issues.
Promotes Indian preference and equal employment opportunities by demonstrating fairness in making selections, encouraging and recognizing employee achievement, treating minority group employees fairly, and exercising sensitivity to the development needs of all employees, including minority groups, women, and the handicapped.
There are no education requirements.
Arlene.Big@ihs.gov · (240)463-1740
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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