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Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (BHDAP)

Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
This position is in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP) does policy and budget planning and analysis, reviews and formulates regulations and legislation, and conducts and coordinates of research and on independence, health, well-being, and long-term care of people with disabilities, older adults, and people with mental or substance use disorders.

Qualifications:

Open to Federal Status Candidates, Current SES and SES Reinstatement Eligibles, and SESCDP Graduates. SESCDP graduate candidates may also apply for noncompetitive consideration if applicable.

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.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your 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.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or the TQs.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1:Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy Leadership and Strategy: Ability to lead the development, coordination, and implementation of complex policy initiatives related to behavioral health, disability, or aging.

TQ 2: Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation: Ability to direct and apply advanced policy research, economic analysis, and program evaluation to inform decision-making.


EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to the TQs listed above, all new entrants into the 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
- This core qualification requires a 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 - This core qualification involves the 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 - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES CDP, or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, 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.

Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs.

Responsibilities:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (Behavioral Health, Disability and Aging Policy) provides executive leadership, directions and coordination of the Department's behavioral health, disability, and aging policy development and implementation. The incumbent acts on behalf of the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DASPE)/BHDAP and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) in meetings and other situations with senior officials of the Department, other Federal agencies, the Congress, and other public and private entities.

The Associate Deputy's principal focus is on development and assessment of behavioral health, disability, and aging policies and programs. In addition, she/he serves as an advisor to the DASPE/BHDAP and the ASPE on departmental behavioral health, disability, and aging policy matters, including those concerning public and private services, legislation, research, and regulation.

The Associate Deputy is responsible for developing and coordinating implementation of research and evaluation plans for the DASPE/BHDAP and the ASPE for behavioral health, disability, and aging policies and programs of the Department to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and coordination. The incumbent is responsible for identifying the best practices and innovations and developing methods for promoting their adoption in appropriate Department programs. He/she also tracks the achievement of established goals and objectives. The incumbent supervises the development and execution of budgets and other resources and plans related to these goals and objectives for the DASPE/BHDAP and the ASPE. The performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position requires a full knowledge of and responsiveness to the views and policies of the HHS Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the ASPE. There must be close relationships with the DASPE/BHDAP and the ASPE.

Salary : $151,661

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