Senior Advisor
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
As a Senior Advisor you will deliver counsel across sensitive matters and emerging initiatives to the Assistant Commissioner.
Location of position: GSA Public Buildings Service Office of Portfolio Management. The position may be filled at any of the listed duty locations.
The Office of Portfolio Management is responsible for managing the real estate portfolio to meet our customers housing needs.
We are currently filling one vacancy but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Announcement has been extended to July 24 2026.
As a Senior Advisor you will:
- Lead and guide the conduct of special long and short-range management studies of major concern to the business line Assistant Commissioner and responsible for their presentation and justification. Carry out special and controversial assignments directed by the Assistant Commissioner including those arising from new legislation program changes or emergencies which may result in organizational changes.
- Lead and actively participate in national teams impacting the national GSA organization and the PBS national strategic direction. Provide advice assistance and program/policy analysis and coordination on the affairs of PBS and GSA participating in key policy decisions.
- Apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to assess and improve program effectiveness complex management processes projects and systems on a national scale often devising new techniques and approaches in areas lacking established precedents.
- Provide leadership expert assistance and authoritative advice on interpreting governing policy in PBS program areas. Ensure compliance with Federal laws and regulations and GSA policies and procedures. Lead and research sensitive complex or controversial issues.
- Represent the PBS business line and the agency to external organizations including customer agency heads high-ranking government officials (judiciary and legislative branches) Federal union officials and top management of public and private organizations. Represent the Assistant Commissioner at meetings.
- US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date if applicable
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
For each job on your resume provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g. Peace Corps Americorps) we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
The GS-15 salary range starts at $150359 per year.
To qualify you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is:
- advising leadership on strategic initiatives and policy development using project management principles;
- conducting management studies to improve business operations; coordinating cross-functional teams on complex or sensitive projects;
- engaging with federal agencies and external stakeholders to resolve program issues;
- and delivering persuasive briefings to influence senior-level decision-making.
Note:If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit:
Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their profile. This willallow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.
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.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
