Senior Executive and Political Personnel Specialist

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

OPM Executive and Schedule C System; SES/SP/Schedule C/PAS appointment authorities

Performance Review Board (PRB) and SES pay administration

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

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