Data and Policy Manager

Summary

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.

Duties

Selectee(s) will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and may be eligible for telework as determined by agency policy. This is not a remote position. Offices are located in Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; and San Francisco, CA. Advertised salary reflects the pay range for the above locations. Upon selection, salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's assigned duty location. This position is located within the OASAM, OFO, Division of Space and Facilities and is responsible for department-wide leadership in the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of space planning and real property data, as well as the development and implementation of policies and standards governing facilities management, space utilization, and real property stewardship. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Lead a Department-wide data program for space utilization, occupancy, lease, and facility condition information. Ensure accuracy of real property data systems, including the Federal Real Property Profile (FRPP) and internal space management databases. Analyze utilization trends and workforce patterns to recommend space consolidations, relocations, leases, and capital investments. Evaluate federal laws, regulations, OMB circulars, GSA guidance, and executive orders for impacts to DOL real property programs. Establish data governance standards, quality controls, and reporting protocols for submissions to GSA, OMB, Congress, and DOL leadership. Analyze utilization trends and workforce patterns to recommend space consolidations, relocations, leases, and capital investments. Evaluate federal laws, regulations, OMB circulars, GSA guidance, and executive orders for impacts to DOL real property programs. Prepare high-level reports, dashboards, briefings, and recommendations for OFO leadership, OASAM, OMB, GSA, and other stakeholders. Represent OFO in interagency working groups, negotiations with GSA, and federal real property data calls. Lead development and revision of OFO policies, directives, and standard operating procedures related to space planning and facilities management. Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify, as described below. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, the next lowest grade is GS-13. Candidates must demonstrate ALL the following examples of specialized experience: Experience managing or leading a real property, space, or facilities data program, including collecting, reviewing, and maintaining data in a system of record (such as the Federal Real Property Profile or a comparable space/occupancy management system). Experience applying data governance standards, quality controls, and reporting procedures to ensure accurate and complete real property or facilities data for submissions to GSA, OMB, or agency leadership. Experience analyzing space utilization, occupancy, or workforce data and recommending ways to improve space efficiency through consolidation, relocation, leasing, or facility investments. Experience developing, interpreting, or implementing policies and procedures for space planning, workplace standards, or facilities management in compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and Executive orders. Experience preparing and presenting reports, dashboards, or briefings and representing an organization in discussions or negotiations with leadership and other stakeholders on real property or facilities matters. Experience providing customer service by responding to inquiries, resolving administrative issues, and assisting internal and external customers with real property, space, or facilities management needs.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to evaluate your qualifications. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13107397 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Information Management Legal, Government and Jurisprudence Oral Communication Reasoning Technical Competence The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation. Other Information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION The full performance level is GS-14. You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states: Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interests and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements. Supervisory Financial Disclosure (If applicable): This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually. For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.