Senior Policy and Program Advisor

General Job Information Job Summary The mission of the D.C. Department of Human Services is to provide meaningful and equitable services, supports, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. The Senior Policy and Program Advisor reports to the administrator and is delegated responsibility for conducting (social) research and analysis and developing proposed organizational and operational changes in coordination with agency stakeholders. The incumbent is also delegated broad latitude and authority in accomplishing the overall objectives and specified goals related to managerial oversight and the effective implementation of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Works with the Administrator and the leadership team to craft a strategic plan for the Department; directs organizational and operational change initiatives to ensure effective implementation of agency policies and priorities; reviews the effectiveness of ongoing policies and programs; and recommends redirection, as needed, to assure attainment of goals and objectives. Represents the Administrator when requested in discussions with the Mayor's Office, DC Government agencies, City Council, federal agencies, executives of state and local governments and others who are interested in the policies and programs of DHS. Provides policy guidance and support to the Administrator and other executive staff to ensure the successful implementation of key policies and priorities as established by the Mayor and DHS Director. Ensure the appropriate policies are in place, performance is optimized, efficiencies are gained and performance benchmarks are established and met. Participates in top-level discussions on policy and program developments. Monitoring policy development and implementation of programmatic activities. Ensures that decisions are effectively messaged and efforts throughout the Department are aligned accordingly. Drives agency preparedness to effectively respond to emerging regional and national social, political, economic and other environmental developments. Qualifications and Education Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Licenses and Certifications None Working Conditions/Environment The work is performed primarily in the office setting, travel to meetings with contractors, providers, grantees and customers in other settings may also be necessary. Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0301-15 Promotional Potential: No Known Promotion Potential Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) (At-will) MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable. Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to: Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency. Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees. Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees. Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager. Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking. Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.