Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location(s): McLean, Virginia
Salary Range: $153878 - $253898 Per Year
Job Summary: As Deputy Director for the Office of Agency Services (OAS) within the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), you will support the OAS Director in the planning, development, implementation and overall direction of OAS programs including Learning & Organizational Change, Operations Division, and Human Resources Division. This position is located in McLean, Virginia.
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Qualifications: You may qualify at the VH-43 band level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, obtained in the public or private sector, equivalent to the VH-41 (GS-15) band level or higher in the Federal service that has equipped you with the competencies to perform the minimum qualifications for this position. The minimum qualifications, typically gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments, are the following: Overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units, including assigning work, directing changes to programs and priorities, and evaluating performance against goals; Managing employee performance and growth, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles, recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues; Overseeing the implementation of and improvements to the recruiting, hiring, training, utilization, and succession readiness of staff; Managing operational activities for at least two of these functional areas: Human Resources, Learning and Development, Personnel Security, Facilities Management, and Workforce Planning; Managing an overall budget and cost management activities for an office or organization; and Planning, organizing, evaluating, and directing the activities of operational staff. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements and submit all required supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. If you are found to be among the most highly qualified candidates you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
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Application Deadline: 2026-05-01