Assistant Administrator for Facilities & Administration

Assistant Administrator for Facilities & Administration

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Springfield, Virginia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Assistant Administrator (AA) of Facilities & Administration (FC) is responsible for providing innovative and expert leadership in the establishment and implementation of a comprehensive real estate management strategy, and the development, coordination, and dissemination of plans, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and directives.

Major Duties:

• The Assistant Administrator, Facilities & Administration serves as a trusted confidante for the Executive Assistant Administrator and the management team and serves as technical consultant and advisor for all real estate programs and initiatives. High level duties include: Leading, directing and exercising broad authority and responsibility for all phases of real estate management policies, strategic planning, and program operations for all of TSA. Providing oversight and management direction for contracted facilities support and administrative functions to ensure efficient and effective use of alternative resources, both public and private, in support of TSA's mission. Providing support and technical assistance for all safety, health, and environmental activities to TSA Headquarters, airports, and other field units. Oversees the accountability of all TSA owned and leased personal property; supports deployment of Transportation Security Equipment (TSE), Information Technology (IT), Law Enforcement (LE) equipment, and other property; provides transportation benefits to assist employees' commute to and from work; and manages the government vehicle fleet directly supporting TSA mission requirements. Oversees TSA's Information Management Program (IMP) which includes TSA's Agency Records Officer, TSA Records Program, TSA Management Directive Program and DHS Policy Coordination, and TSA Forms Program. Overseeing all activities related to TSA leased and owned real estate portfolios including lease acquisition, lease administration, facilities operations and maintenance, construction, and real estate disposition. Providing oversight and management direction of the Real Estate Governance Board (REGB) to review, assess and recommend the efficient utilization of space and resources of TSA-wide real estate and property. Implementing policies and procedures to reduce TSA's real estate footprint through space consolidation and improved utilization and reduce operational costs by implementing REGB decisions. Collaborating with TSA office directors to ensure operational facility requirements are prudently and responsibly executed and managed, eliminating overlap of critical operations. Interacting with senior leaders within TSA and DHS and service providers, including the General Services Administration at the National and Regional levels. Developing, coordinating, defending, and executing the real estate budget for TSA which is currently over $200 million. Developing and implementing the business plan, strategic goals, and performance metrics for real estate functions. Representing and exercising Agency decision making authority with respect to DHS real property asset management planning and program compliance matters. Establishing management controls objectives for real estate assessable units and periodically reviewing, evaluating, and updating the management controls. Developing policy guidance for advising on all aspects of real estate statutes, regulations, and procedures, and for representing TSA among other governmental or private sector entities. Promoting an equal opportunity/model workplace environment by fostering fairness in selections, encouraging, and recognizing achievements, ensuring fair treatment of minority group employees, and demonstrating sensitivity to the developmental needs of all employees including minority groups, women and the handicapped. Providing management oversight and direction concerning personnel, policies, and programs (e.g., human resources, budget, and information technology, facilities, equipment, procurement); and ensuring the efficient and effective acquisition, use, distribution, and disposal of Office resources in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and directives. Conducting a variety of complex activities/projects, ensuring effective coordination, collaboration, and timely results.

Qualifications: 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume. Your resume MAY NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-BASED. Therefore, evidence of each ECQ and TQ must be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your resume. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualifications. 1. Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and policies as they relate to real estate management, real estate services, facilities management, real estate leasing, and disposal of real property and leasehold interests. 2. Experience in in providing oversight of a complex multimillion-dollar real estate transactions, facility lease execution, and asset investment decisions. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES)/Transportation Security Executive Service (TSES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the the ECQs and TQs, you will not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4 - LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. NOTE: If you are a member of the SES/TSES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES/TSES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES/TSES. FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS IN THE RESUME WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. If needed, applicants may request a religious accommodation as part of the hiring process from the designated contact noted in the vacancy announcement (for contact information please see 'Agency Contact Information' listed within the 'How to Apply' section of this job announcement).

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13