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Director , Office of Organizational Performance and Integration

Food And Drug Administration

Job Location:

Silver Spring, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 204408 - 204408

Posted: 6 October 2026 (22 days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016 section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 8 Band G.

Duties

Provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of OOPI including directing staff supervision setting priorities evaluating performance and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and innovation.
Ensures effective recruitment development and retention of talent and communicates organizational priorities clearly across the office.
Directs enterprise-wide performance planning tracking and reporting including the FDA Performance Plan and organizational assessments.
Oversees development of data-driven performance frameworks dashboards and reporting mechanisms to inform executive decision-making and assessing organizational impact.
Advances FDA-wide Enterprise Services transformation across HR financial management IT procurement and administrative functions.
Leads implementation of shared services strategies and innovation initiatives translating high-level vision into actionable plans milestones and performance measures.
Serves as a key integrator across divisions coordinating activities aligning resources and driving accountability for results.
Aligns Commissioner priorities with strategic initiatives and operational work plans and ensure initiatives are effectively prioritized resourced and executed.
Fosters internal collaboration across the Agency and Office of Operations breakdown organizational silos and leads initiatives that enhance customer engagement and service delivery.
Oversees enterprise customer service strategies and strengthens relationships with Centers and Operating Programs (COPs).
Maintains strategic partnerships with HHS components (ASPE ASFR ASA) and OMB.
Represents FDAs shared services and organizational performance interests at the Department and interagency levels ensuring alignment with government-wide initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment within the competitive service.
Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Please go to for more information.
Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration non-selection or appropriate legal action.
Probationary periods are required for new employees appointed to competitive service positions for the first time; or reinstated employees who return after a break in service of 30-days or more and who have not completed a probationary period.
Ethics Clearance and Financial Disclosure is required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Director Office of Organizational Performance and Integration position which falls under the 0340 occupational Series you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 10/07/2026:

The candidate must meet the following qualifications for this Title 21 position:

Scientific Technical and/or Professional Fields
Qualified and Outstanding Candidates

a. Qualified applies to all candidates for Cures appointments. The FDA OTS will use the technical qualifications defined below as a baseline for comparing experience levels and other candidate attributes for relevant positions

b Outstanding candidates can be defined by existing outstanding work experience outstanding performance rating or both.

Technical Qualifications (Applicants do not need to submit a narrative these qualifications must be evident within your two (2) page resume:

Experience establishing organizational policy including the implementation of new legislative authorities or other significant mandates.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to large staff located in different geographic areas.
Demonstrated ability and experience coordinating complex work and priorities and building coalitions with partners in other organizations.
Ability to promote accountability communication coordination and facilitation of cooperative corporate decision-making among senior management and high-level officials on management operational and programmatic issues that cross-cut organizational components with diverse functions and activities.
Ability to advance enterprise-wide modernization of operational functions through integrated customer-focused solutions that improve efficiency effectiveness and mission delivery. This includes overseeing performance tracking frameworks data-driven dashboards and cross-organizational reporting mechanisms that instill accountability and support evidence-based executive decision-making across the Agency.

Active-duty U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Officers are encouraged to apply. If selected officers may either (1) remain on active duty assigned to the designated billet for PHS assignment or (2) separate or retire from the Commissioned Corps before entering a Title 21 civilian appointment.

Background Investigation/Security Clearance Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Low Risk

This is not a Testing Designated Position. Applicants selected for this position will be
subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. To demonstrate
commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other
Federal employees employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for
unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program
Point of Contact upon hiring.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Exercises full supervisory authority over OOPI staff and subordinate personnel engaged in organizational performance management shared services transformation strategic planning process improvement and interagency coordination. Directs work through
subordinate supervisors and managers planning and adjusting priorities assigning responsibilities and ensuring timely accomplishment of organizational objectives. Prepares and reviews performance standards provides performance ratings approves incentive awards and takes corrective actions as appropriate. Interviews candidates recommends selections and promotions and oversee recruitment and hiring activities for OOPI. Fosters an inclusive high-performing work environment that promotes accountability professional growth and innovation.

Provides reasonable accommodations needed to best utilize qualified people with disabilities.

Education

There is no education requirement for the 340 series.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment physical required: No
Drug testing required: No
License required: No
Mobility agreement required: No
Immunization required: No
Bargaining Unit: No
Telework eligible position: Telework is at the discretion of the supervisor.

Financial disclosure statement SF-278 required: Please be advised that this position is subject to FDAs prohibited financial interest regulation and may require the incumbent of this position to divest of certain financial interests. Applicants are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting this position.

This position requires financial disclosure reporting and will be subject to FDAs prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers. For more information please visit the FDA Ethics web page: Information:

Additional selections may be made for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement.

Incentives may be authorized; however this is contingent upon funds availability. If authorized certain incentives will require you to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a period of up to 3 years. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives include the following: moving expenses recruitment or relocation incentive; student loan repayment superior qualifications appointment creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service etc.

If you are serving or have served in the last 5 years (from 10/07/2026) as an Executive Branch political Schedule C or Non-career SES appointee HHS/FDA may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment. You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed. If you have served or are currently serving you must provide a copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting this addition you will be required to respond to the question in the assessment and certify your responses to the questionnaire. See Political Appointee FAQ - OPM for more.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. To demonstrate commitment to the HHS goal of a drug-free workplace and to set an example for other Federal employees employees not in a testing designated position may volunteer for unannounced random testing by notifying their Drug-free Federal Workplace Program Point of Contact upon hiring.

All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (10/07/2026); only education and experience gained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements throughout the entire hiring process.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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