Deputy Assistant Secretary

The Bureau of Human Resources (HR) Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) is the principal advisor to the HR Bureau's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and other key officials at the Department of State on matters pertaining to outreach, recruitment, assessment, intake, onboarding, employee benefits, and retirement.

The DAS has overall responsibility for leadership of the Offices of Recruitment, Assessment, and Intake (HR/RAI) and the offices of External Coordination and Employee Benefits (HR/ECB), and Retirement (HR/RET). JOB DUTIES Serves as a key counterpart to the Chief Human Capital Officer and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, administering the full range of functions and programs of the Office of Recruitment, Assessment, and Intake (HR/RAI) and the Office of External Coordination and Employee Benefits (HR/ECB), and the Office of Retirement (HR/RET). Oversees a wide range of efforts to attract, identify, recruit, assess and onboard highly-qualified candidates for Department of State employment, fellowships, and internships. Oversees the office that administers and manages the $22 billion Foreign Service retirement fund. Leads the team that reviews proposed legislation and legal decisions relating to HR issues and works within the Department and interagency to form consensus on HR-related legislative and regulatory changes. Works under the general direction of the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) for HR. Exercises full supervisory and managerial authority, through subordinate Office Directors, over Civil Service, Foreign Service, Senior Executive Service, Senior Foreign Service, and contract staff.

This position is a drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's completion and favorable adjudication of a background security investigation. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for the this position submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually and upon termination of employment.