Senior Executive and Political Personnel Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Track PAS, SES non-career appointees, and Schedule C positions in OPM's Executive and Schedule C System; write and maintain position description files; prepare materials for Executive Resources Board meetings and appointment packages
• Support the full federal appointment and separation process for SES, Political, and Senior Professional personnel
• Assist in preparing award justifications (special act and rank awards); support the executive performance management process
• Assist in the SES allocation process — manage slot tracking for agency entities; work on OPM's biennial SES allocation requests related to political positions
• Participate in Performance Review Board (PRB) processes for bonuses and pay increases; ensure payouts are accurate and timely
• Prepare dual compensation waiver requests, one-time SES reports for senior leadership, and handle sensitive employee relations issues involving political appointees
• Manage QRB (Qualification Review Board) certification processes as assigned
• Prepare sensitive memoranda, executive briefing materials, and special reports for senior HR leadership

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of highly technical federal HR experience specializing in executive resources and/or political personnel management
• Deep knowledge of OPM's Executive and Schedule C System and SES/SL/ST/SP appointment processes
• Experience with the full SES lifecycle: appointment, PRB performance management, pay administration, and separation
• Familiarity with QRB certification, dual compensation waivers, and executive award processes
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills; ability to prepare executive-level documents and briefings
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for Tier 4 Public Trust background investigation

Required Skills & Competencies

• OPM Executive and Schedule C System; SES/SP/Schedule C/PAS appointment authorities
• Performance Review Board (PRB) and SES pay administration
• Federal position description development for executive-level positions
• SES allocation management and OPM biennial SES reporting
• Drafting executive-level briefings, memoranda, and advisory materials
• Sensitive employee relations — political appointee case management
• Title 5 USC and 5 CFR executive resources provisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a federal Department's Executive Resources or Political Affairs office
• Experience managing PAS (Presidential Appointee with Senate Confirmation) lifecycle
• Familiarity with DOJ or similar large federal department's executive HR programs

Security & Compliance Requirements

• Must be eligible for and obtain a U.S. Government Public Trust security clearance
• Required clearance level: Public Trust — Tier 4 (Background Investigation)
• Must pass a background investigation (e-QIP submission required before start date)
• Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and IT Rules of Behavior prior to commencing work
• Must complete mandatory federal information security and privacy awareness training within 30 days of start
• Must complete annual Records & Information Management (RIM) training
• U.S. Citizenship required