Summary The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as networking and training opportunities. At HUD, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Accountability and Performance, Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD). CPD supports the Department's mission to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes by administering complex formula and competitive grant programs that serve communities nationwide. CPD relies on accurate data, sound performance measurement, and strong accountability practices to ensure programs operate as intended and deliver measurable results for taxpayers and communities. The Senior Advisor for Data, Accountability, and Performance advises the DAS for Accountability and Performance on enterprise data strategy, performance measurement, accountability, and oversight matters across CPD programs. Major Duties: Provides senior level advice and guidance to the DAS for Accountability and Performance on CPD's data, performance, and accountability strategy, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements, Departmental priorities, and Administration goals. Oversees the use of data and performance metrics to support program budgets, formula allocation and calculation processes, and funding decisions, ensuring methodologies are well documented, defensible, and capable of withstanding audit and external review. Designs and implements performance measurement frameworks and dashboards that integrate financial, programmatic, and risk data to identify trends, underperformance, and opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement. Serves as a senior advisor and coordinating official for audits, evaluations, and reviews conducted by the Office of Inspector General, GAO, OMB, and other oversight entities. Supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action plans and ensures issues are addressed in a timely and sustainable manner. As directed, establishes and participates in cross program and Departmental working groups to improve data sharing, performance management, and accountability practices. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications All of the requirements in this section must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible experience directly related to the knoweldge, skills and abilities outlined under MandatoryTechnical Qualifications. 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 localgovernment, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet basic qualification requirements, specialized experience, and all mandatory technicalqualifications may result in disqualification.You must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. Specialized experience includes: Designs and implements performance measurement frameworks and dashboards that integrate financial, programmatic, and risk data to identify trends, underperformance, and opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement. Serves as a senior advisor and coordinating official for audits, evaluations, and reviews conducted by the Office of Inspector General, GAO, OMB, and other oversight entities. Advises on enterprise risk management activities by using data and performance indicators to identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and programmatic risks, including risks related to waste, fraud, and abuse. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess specialized experience at a senior level (GS-15 level or equivalent) which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively broad and complex experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) below. Failure to meet any of the MTQs will eliminate you from further consideration. .Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): MTQ 1 - Demonstrated senior level experience leading data driven performance management, accountability, or oversight functions for complex federal programs, with a focus on measurable outcomes and stewardship of public funds. MTQ 2 - Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and integrating program, financial, and performance data to inform executive decision making, support budget and allocation processes, and respond to OMB, GAO, and Congressional oversight. MTQ 3 - Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate audit response, risk management, and continuous process improvement efforts that strengthen internal controls, improve transparency, and reduce programmatic and financial risk. Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strives to ensure that the public perceives HUD as a fair and equitable agency that administers its programs in an objective and impartial manner. As such, HUD is committed to its government ethics program which advises employees on applicable ethics laws and regulations designed to protect the agency against real and apparent conflicts of interest.As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As a HUD employee, you will also be subject to the HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations which includes restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and outside activities and employment. To review applicable ethics rules, including HUD specific rules, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program\offices/general\counsel/ethics. Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns about the ethics requirements, please contact the Ethics and Appeals Division at email address: EthicsLawDivision@hud.gov Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire CompetencyBased Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
