Executive Counselor to the Commissioner

This position is located in the Commissioner's Office, Social Security Administration (SSA). The incumbent serves as the Executive Counselor and a principal advisor to the Commissioner on all matters relating to SSA. S/he provides strategic counsel, independent analysis, recommendations, and coordination on Agency-wide policy, program, operational, and management issues; major initiatives; and matters of special concern to the Commissioner.

The Executive Counselor advises the Commissioner on significant Agency-level policy, program, operational, and management matters. S/he develops and presents independent analyses and recommendations on complex, sensitive, controversial, or emerging issues, considering social, economic, technical, administrative, and other relevant factors.

The Executive Counselor facilitates effective two-way communication between the Commissioner and Agency leadership, including Chiefs. They maintain awareness of major activities across SSA and ensure that significant matters, differing viewpoints, program interests, and potential impacts are fully developed for the Commissioner's consideration.

The Executive Counselor provides guidance to Agency leadership on implementing the Commissioner's objectives and policy decisions. Coordinates as appropriate across SSA to promote consistent, timely, and effective execution of Agency priorities. S/he reviews recommendations, briefing materials, and other information on official matters requiring the Commissioner's attention and, as necessary, prepares sensitive and confidential briefings, correspondence, presentations, reports, and decision materials, and conducts briefings for the Commissioner as requested.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED.

It is important that your resume be complete and thorough, following the requirements outlined below. As a basic requirement, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants MUST demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications within their resume

• NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES . Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2, or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Separate narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) will not be reviewed or considered. To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant. NOTE : If you are (1) a member of the SES, (2) have been certified through successful participation in an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or (3) have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs) : Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

1. Senior-level experience advising top executives (e.g., Agency Head, CEO, or equivalent) on complex, sensitive, organization-wide policy and operational matters to improve organizational performance. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (DQs) : None EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) : In addition to the Technical Qualification requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

• Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people; ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades; ECQ 3: Merit and Competence
• Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality; ECQ 4: Leading People
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable; and ECQ 5: Achieving Results
• Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. **Note for Current and/or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office within your application package.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.