Total 160 Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Home Office: Columbia, MD

As an Management and Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Conducts studies of work process and procedures, and procedures, identifies problems, reviews production standards, and makes recommendations for problem resolution.
• Reviews reports and studies to ensure that user requirements are met, and appropriate rules and regulations are utilized
• Assists in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of various reporting systems.
• Oversees, performs, and provides guidance on various administrative functions such as budget, contracts, travel, personnel, procurement and property.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Develops a strategy and an implementation plan required for adequate evaluation of the operational and ethical performance of artificial-intelligence (Al) and other software-reliant systems.
• Identifies T&E infrastructure, tools, processes, and workforce requirements needed to evaluate, with confidence, that Al-based systems are responsible, ethical, equitable, traceable, reliable, and governable.
• Represents DOT &E at conferences, workshops, symposia and peer reviewed journals to accelerate innovation and delivery of T &E capabilities in support of software T&E and T&E of AI-enabled systems.

As an Administrative Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintain time and attendance; copy, scan, print, and compile documents; maintain control of incoming and outgoing mail/packages; and obtain office equipment and supplies; Effectively plan and organize work; Perform administrative duties for senior-level staff, including assembling background materials and records; preparing reports, make necessary arrangements for travel including airline, hotel and car rental reservations for ELPO staff; Assist and advise staff on all procedural and administrative aspects of action items; Under the direction of the supervisor and with knowledge of functional assignment and areas of expertise, assigning actions, with annotation on any applicable background material, to the appropriate office; Implement, monitor, maintain and support various administrative programs to include records management, files management, reports control and perform a variety of administrative support functions for Office supervisors and staff, as well as provide technical support services to facilitate the workflow of the office.
• Evaluate procedures and determine when changes need to be made and independently effect the changes; Research and obtain background information for required actions through available tools such as automated databases, historical files, and review of previous or current studies/projects on related topics.
• Respond to administrative issues and inquiries and resolve a variety of conflicts regarding administrative policies and processes among organizational issues; Serve as liaison for the office; interface with high-ranking officials both within and outside of the Department. Accomplishes any follow-up required; keeps staff members advised.
• Prepare legal correspondence, charts, tables, and reports using various software packages, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; Proofread all correspondence and is responsible for correcting grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors and ensures timely submission through the appropriate signature process.

As an Administrative Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Maintain time and attendance; copy, scan, print, and compile documents; maintain control of incoming and outgoing mail/packages; and obtain office equipment and supplies; Effectively plan and organize work; Perform administrative duties for senior-level staff, including assembling background materials and records; preparing reports, make necessary arrangements for travel including airline, hotel and car rental reservations for ELPO staff; Assist and advise staff on all procedural and administrative aspects of action items; Under the direction of the supervisor and with knowledge of functional assignment and areas of expertise, assigning actions, with annotation on any applicable background material, to the appropriate office; Implement, monitor, maintain and support various administrative programs to include records management, files management, reports control and perform a variety of administrative support functions for Office supervisors and staff, as well as provide technical support services to facilitate the workflow of the office.
• Evaluate procedures and determine when changes need to be made and independently effect the changes; Research and obtain background information for required actions through available tools such as automated databases, historical files, and review of previous or current studies/projects on related topics.
• Respond to administrative issues and inquiries and resolve a variety of conflicts regarding administrative policies and processes among organizational issues; Serve as liaison for the office; interface with high-ranking officials both within and outside of the Department. Accomplishes any follow-up required; keeps staff members advised.
• Prepare legal correspondence, charts, tables, and reports using various software packages, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint; Proofread all correspondence and is responsible for correcting grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors and ensures timely submission through the appropriate signature process.

As a/an Credit Risk Officer (Single Family), you will:

• Represent FHA during briefings and negotiations within the Department, as well as with Congress, officials in other Federal agencies, private industry, and or interest groups.
• Direct the execution of the SF Credit Risk team's mandate, independently or through coordination a team of other subject matter experts. If serving as a team leader, will be responsible for assigning segments of study to various participants, coordinating the efforts of the team, and consolidating findings. Final products will include completed project reports, recommended courses of action, proposed policy/procedure change, and other relevant types of analysis.
• Guide the development of credit risk policies for the SF program, prepare options for credit risk limits for the SF program (e.g., assess the impact of possible SF credit risk limits on underwriting standards); periodically assess the prudence of re-setting SF premiums; support SF program staff's preparation of options for refining underwriting standards (e.g., assess the relative impact of loosening underwriting standards on mortgage volumes and quality); support SF program staff's preparation of options for servicing asset management policy (e.g., gather knowledge on industry best practices in loss mitigation); prepare policy options for assuring quality of lender and servicer activities (including but not limited to approaches to loan-level reviews, compliance audits, approval and recertification, and management of counterparty risk).
• Monitor SF credit risk exposure and coordinate effective response - develop options and counsel DAS-RMRA, ADAS-RM, and DIR-RM on the appropriate way to structure the Single Family-credit risk section of FHA's risk heat-map; monitor the SF program's exposure to credit risk against this framework, on an ongoing basis; identify imminent breaches of risk limits set for the SF program, and propose appropriate mitigation responses.

As a/an Credit Risk Officer (Single Family), you will:

• Represent FHA during briefings and negotiations within the Department, as well as with Congress, officials in other Federal agencies, private industry, and or interest groups.
• Direct the execution of the SF Credit Risk team's mandate, independently or through coordination a team of other subject matter experts. If serving as a team leader, will be responsible for assigning segments of study to various participants, coordinating the efforts of the team, and consolidating findings. Final products will include completed project reports, recommended courses of action, proposed policy/procedure change, and other relevant types of analysis.
• Guide the development of credit risk policies for the SF program, prepare options for credit risk limits for the SF program (e.g., assess the impact of possible SF credit risk limits on underwriting standards); periodically assess the prudence of re-setting SF premiums; support SF program staff's preparation of options for refining underwriting standards (e.g., assess the relative impact of loosening underwriting standards on mortgage volumes and quality); support SF program staff's preparation of options for servicing asset management policy (e.g., gather knowledge on industry best practices in loss mitigation); prepare policy options for assuring quality of lender and servicer activities (including but not limited to approaches to loan-level reviews, compliance audits, approval and recertification, and management of counterparty risk).
• Monitor SF credit risk exposure and coordinate effective response - develop options and counsel DAS-RMRA, ADAS-RM, and DIR-RM on the appropriate way to structure the Single Family-credit risk section of FHA's risk heat-map; monitor the SF program's exposure to credit risk against this framework, on an ongoing basis; identify imminent breaches of risk limits set for the SF program, and propose appropriate mitigation responses.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Independently researches and develops specific SES or Senior Professional policies or participates with supervisor in broader policy development activities.
• Writes and develops CSEMO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as appropriate, or assists Subject Matter Experts in writing and developing SOPs.
• Reviews manuals, documents, OPM and VA guidance to maintain current knowledge of pertinent laws and new developments in senior executive and senior professional HR programs, activities, and operations.
• Advises supervisor and management officials on the technical aspects of SES program management policies.
• Prepares options and recommendations on the application of these policies to sensitive and controversial personnel issues.
• Participates with management officials in developing solutions to specific problems associated with changing requirements or business needs, and in the design, development, and evaluation of ongoing and/or emerging CSEMO issues.

Major duties include but not limited to the following:

• Review recruitment processes and submissions verifying all legal and regulatory requirements are met, including proposed Executive Qualification Requirements, Executive Core Qualifications and ERB operations.
• Utilize automated recruitment systems to include USA Staffing, HR Smart, Executive & Schedule C systems, Vacancy tracking, etc.
• Develop vacancy announcements and assess minimum qualifications of applicants using OPM and SES qualifications standards.
• Facilitate rating panels and advise on procedural/regulatory requirements governing the merit staffing process.
• Generate various documents to provide advice, guidance and solutions for complex issues.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.

As a Human Resources Specialist (ER/LR), you will perform the following duties:

• Manage major management functions, including concepts, laws, and public policy issues.
• Assess the political and institutional environment; analyze and relate complex variables to a specific policy issue and frame feasible options.
• Research, recommend, and implement policies that lead directly to the accomplishment of major programs.
• Serve as a technical advisor on all aspects of labor relations and prepare and provide required correspondence/information/documentation for case preparation involving third-party review.
• Provide expert advice and counseling regarding complex conduct and discipline issues; grievances and appeals; adverse actions; performance management; leave administration; reasonable accommodation; labor relations; merit system principles and prohibited personnel practices.
• Prepares disciplinary and adverse actions, performance-based actions, and other management-initiated non-disciplinary actions.
• Conducts investigations into employee allegations of misconduct and harassment.

The SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) offers a comprehensive series of developmental experiences aimed at preparing high-potential individuals for roles within the Senior Executive Service (SES). This demanding program requires participants to complete the curriculum while managing their regular job responsibilities. Developmental experiences include formal classroom training, seminars, and a 120-day executive-level assignment outside of the participant's current Directorate/Office or chain of command, designed to build the competencies necessary for successful SES performance. Throughout the program, participants will collaborate with an Executive Mentor to create a personalized Executive Development Plan, which will guide their development throughout the program. In addition, tuition costs are the responsibility of the candidate's organization.

SES CDP PROGRAM CURRICULUM:

• Program Duration: The program is an intensive leadership development program which lasts 18 months. Applicants selected to the program from within DOC will remain in their full-time position of record while completing program requirements.
• Orientation Session: The SES CDP begins with a mandatory one-day virtual orientation. The required orientation will occur in Spring/Summer 2025.
• Executive Mentor: Candidates must identify an Executive mentor who will assist in clarifying their developmental objectives and identifying developmental assignments and activities.
• Executive Development Plan (EDP): The EDP is used to identify, track, and document completion of competency-based needs of the participants.
• Interagency Learning: 80 hours of formal interagency development over the course of the program, focusing on the Executive Core Qualifications and their relevance to SES positions across the federal government.
• Developmental Assignments (DA): Candidates will complete a minimum 120-day executive-level DA outside the candidate's current Directorate and or chain of command.
• Supplemental Activity: Candidates will be required to complete a minimum of two supplemental activities.
• 360 Assessment and Coaching: Each candidate will be required to complete a 360-degree assessment, which is designed to determine the competencies which will be developed during the program and also required to complete all coaching hours.
• Qualifications Review Board (QRB) Certification: Candidates who successfully complete the program and receive certification of their executive core qualifications by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) under the criterion of 5 U.S.C. 3393(c)(2)(B), will be eligible for initial noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

As an Management and Program Analyst, you will perform the following duties:

• Conducts studies of work process and procedures, and procedures, identifies problems, reviews production standards, and makes recommendations for problem resolution.
• Reviews reports and studies to ensure that user requirements are met, and appropriate rules and regulations are utilized
• Assists in the development of directives and the design, development, documentation, and implementation of various reporting systems.
• Oversees, performs, and provides guidance on various administrative functions such as budget, contracts, travel, personnel, procurement and property.

• The Secretary performs a wide variety of duties intended to relieve the DAS of administrative detail and assist him/her in the discharge of his/her responsibilities on a daily basis.
• Organizes administration support for high-level conferences, assists in briefing new and supporting visiting Ambassadors, and backstops task force efforts, as required.
• Reviews all incoming correspondence and forwards it with necessary information or instructions to the appropriate offices for action.
• Maintains the daily calendar, establishes priorities, schedules meetings and appointments, accepts or declines invitations, and arranges for substitute representation without prior approval based on personal knowledge of workload.
• Screens all correspondence prepared for the principal's signature for clarity, completeness of reply, and grammatical and procedural correctness.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyzes mission-oriented programs, policies, and program data to support the development of plans, policy initiatives and management reports administered and managed by the Housing Voucher Program.
• Apply knowledge of assisted public housing programs and voucher procedures and assists in preparing recommendations for statutory changes.
• Review and analyze program performance, examines the impact of policies on existing programs, comments on pending legislation, regulations and guidelines prepared by other offices.
• Analyze new or proposed program policies and their impact on assisted housing policies and prepares summary reports and recommendations addressing program improvements.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyzes mission-oriented programs, policies, and program data to support the development of plans, policy initiatives and management reports administered and managed by the Housing Voucher Program.
• Apply knowledge of assisted public housing programs and voucher procedures and assists in preparing recommendations for statutory changes.
• Review and analyze program performance, examines the impact of policies on existing programs, comments on pending legislation, regulations and guidelines prepared by other offices.
• Analyze new or proposed program policies and their impact on assisted housing policies and prepares summary reports and recommendations addressing program improvements.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As a Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Review and analyzes mission-oriented programs, policies, and program data to support the development of plans, policy initiatives and management reports administered and managed by the Housing Voucher Program.
• Apply knowledge of assisted public housing programs and voucher procedures and assists in preparing recommendations for statutory changes.
• Review and analyze program performance, examines the impact of policies on existing programs, comments on pending legislation, regulations and guidelines prepared by other offices.
• Analyze new or proposed program policies and their impact on assisted housing policies and prepares summary reports and recommendations addressing program improvements.